Jen Easterly
Former Director, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),
Jen Easterly is a globally recognized national security leader, with deep expertise on cyber threats, emerging tech, and organizational resilience. Most recently, she served as Director of CISA, America’s premier cyber defense agency, and prior to that, as Head of Firm Resilience at Morgan Stanley where she built and led the Cybersecurity Fusion Center. Her service to the nation includes multiple combat deployments in the Army and two tours at the White House. A distinguished graduate of West Point and Rhodes Scholar, Jen is a two-time recipient of the Bronze Star as well as numerous awards, including the George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership. Beyond her professional achievements, Jen is a proud mom, mental health advocate, Rubik’s Cube enthusiast, and aspiring electric guitarist.