Holly Drake

Holly Drake is an accomplished cybersecurity and privacy professional with extensive experience in information security governance and compliance. Currently serving as the State Chief Information Security Officer and Deputy Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor for the State of Ohio, Holly has previously held key roles including Chief Privacy Officer and Director of Cybersecurity Governance at The Ohio State University, where vital compliance programs were implemented to enhance privacy and information security. Prior to that, as Director of Privacy and Personal Insurance Compliance at State Auto Insurance, Holly developed privacy compliance programs aligned with federal regulations. Holly's background also includes a significant tenure at Nationwide Insurance, where skills in risk assessments and training programs were honed. Educational achievements include a BA in Russian Language and Literature, an MSW in Social Work, and attendance at Capital University Law School.