Karen Boney-Harvell, J.D.

Karen Boney-Harvell, J.D. has extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity and risk management. Karen has worked in various leadership roles, demonstrating their expertise in governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response.

Karen's most recent position was as a Senior Security Assessor at Specialized Security Services, Inc., where they started in 2022.

Prior to that, they served as the Director of Information Security at Ingersoll Rand from 2021 to 2022. In this role, they led the cybersecurity program and provided leadership in team management and project leadership within the organization's IT Security department.

From 2018 to 2021, Karen worked at Collins Aerospace as a Senior Manager, Risk Management & Policies. Karen'sresponsibilities included leading a team of security professionals, providing strategic direction on integrating policies and aligning them with the corporate IT control framework, and overseeing budget and resources for enterprise initiatives.

Before joining Collins Aerospace, Karen worked at Rockwell Collins from 2011 to 2018. Karen held two positions during their tenure there: Technical Program Manager and Principal Information Security Administrator. In these roles, they coordinated security risk management, compliance, and governance, reviewed information security architectural designs, and conducted security risk assessments.

Prior to their roles at Rockwell Collins, Karen worked at Clark Consulting as a Managing Senior Advisor from 2005 to 2011. Karen managed a team of attorneys, paralegals, and CPAs and designed complex documentation for nonqualified deferred compensation plans.

From 1999 to 2005, Karen worked at Financial Institution Consulting Corporation as a Senior Benefits Counsel. Karen specialized in the design and implementation of non-qualified deferred compensation plans for executives and boards of directors at community banks.

Karen began their career as a Tax Intern at International Paper Company in 1998, where they prepared income tax returns for subsidiary companies and assisted in preparing the consolidated federal income tax return for the parent company.

Overall, Karen Boney-Harvell, J.D. has a proven track record in leadership and expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and governance. Karen has worked for industry-leading companies and has successfully led various teams and initiatives throughout their career.

Karen Boney-Harvell, J.D. started their education in 1988 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where they studied English Language and Literature, General and Mathematics and English. Karen continued their education at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from 1992 to 1993, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and English. Later, from 1996 to 1999, they attended The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, where they earned their Juris Doctor degree, specializing in Law.