TENNISHA’S OFFICIAL BIO AND HEADSHOTS

Tennisha Martin is the founder and Executive Director of BlackGirlsHack (BGH Foundation), a national cybersecurity nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to underserved communities and increasing the diversity in cyber. BlackGirlsHack provides its members with resources, mentorship, direction, and training required to enter and excel in the cybersecurity field. Tennisha has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and Masters degrees in IT, Healthcare Policy and Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and Business Administration. She has worked in a consulting capacity for over 15 years in penetration testing, project management, risk management, audit, information assurance, quality assurance, software development, and testing roles. In her free time, Tennisha runs a consulting company, is an award winning hacker, co-author of “Securing our Future: Embracing the Brilliance and Resilience of Black Women in Cybersecurity,” mentor, speaker, and an advocate for diversity. 

Shorter Bio

Tennisha Martin is the founder and Executive Director of BlackGirlsHack (BGH Foundation), a national cybersecurity nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to underserved communities and increasing the diversity in cyber. BlackGirlsHack provides its members with resources, mentorship, direction, and training required to enter and excel in the cybersecurity field. Tennisha has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and several Master’s Degrees including in Cybersecurity and Business Administration. She has worked in a consulting capacity for over 15 years and is a best selling author, award winning hacker, and an advocate for diversity. 

Super Short Bio

Tennisha Martin is the founder and Executive Director of BlackGirlsHack (BGH Foundation), a national cybersecurity nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to underserved communities and increasing the diversity in cyber. She has worked in a consulting capacity for over 15 years and in her spare time is a CEO, best selling author, award winning hacker, mentor, penetration tester, and  advocate for diversity. 

Headshots

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Official Headshot: Here

Unofficial Headshot : Here