Dr. Norris L Roberts Jr. is a distinguished professional recognized as the BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leader Award winner, with extensive experience in diversity and inclusion as Vice President of the Boeing Employee Ability Awareness Association and President of the St. Louis Diversity & Inclusion Council. Roberts has held key roles in cybersecurity management as a DFARS Cybersecurity PMO Senior Project Manager and has contributed to education as an Adjunct Information Security Systems Instructor at Vatterott College. Additionally, Roberts is an author with The Still Here Series and has consulted on e-rate and technology planning. With an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership and Technology from Lindenwood University and advanced certifications in cybersecurity from Saint Louis University, Roberts combines educational expertise with practical industry experience.