Brenda Lorenz is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in systems security and infrastructure management. Currently serving as IT Manager - Systems Security at Nelnet since July 2021, Brenda has previously held leadership roles including Director of Infrastructure and Security at Omni Hotels & Resorts, Sr Manager of Infrastructure at Daisy Brand, and Sr Manager of Architecture & Integration at Verizon Business. Brenda's career began in 1997 as a Technical Writer at Consulting Partners, progressing through various positions, including Manager of Information Technology at Caliber Collision Centers and Senior Consultant at Ascension Consulting. Additionally, Brenda served as Adjunct Faculty at Del Mar College. Brenda earned a BA in Mathematics and English from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and an MS in Mathematics from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.