Theresa Payton

Theresa Payton serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Partner, and President of Fortalice Solutions, LLC, where a focus on human-centered security solutions is emphasized. Payton is also an accomplished author, achieving the status of #1 Hottest New Release for "Campaigns and Elections" on Amazon.com with the book "Manipulated." As a Fellow at the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, Payton contributes to research and education initiatives. Additional roles include serving as a member of the Board of Directors at Paychex, an Independent Director for the SMBC Group, and a Keynote Speaker with Keppler Speakers. Past achievements include co-founding Dark Cubed and holding key positions in major organizations such as the Executive Office of the President at The White House and Bank of America. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Virginia and multiple certifications in financial services and management.