EWF 20th Annual Conference Program Book

Speaker Biographies

Christina Aldan Arana Software Brand Strategy Consultant

Brand strategy consultant based in Las Vegas who has spoken on all 7 continents teaches businesses how to connect their products with their ideal consumers using emotional intelligence. Experienced with advising startups, coaching consultants and executives, and supporting non-profits with culturally-competent mental health awareness. TEDx Speaker, Commencement Address Speaker, and soon-to-be author.

Nisha Almoula PwC Senior Manager

Nisha is a Senior Manager in the Cybersecurity, Risk, and Regulatory practice at PwC. Her primary areas of expertise include cyber risk governance and strategy with extensive experience in global cyber risk management and program development. She has supported PwC’s clients in developing sustainable cybersecurity risk management programs, enabling them to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities, improve overall program maturity and develop a proactive approach to navigating the cyber threat landscape. Nisha has a strong understanding of cyber resiliency, cybersecurity program-

level strategy, reporting, and framework development. Nisha has led engagements collaborating with business and technology stakeholders at large financial services organizations, TMT, retail and consumer, and manufacturing companies both in the US as well as in Japan to define cybersecurity strategies and design cyber risk management programs to achieve organization-wide cyber resiliency. Additionally, Nisha has served as a project fellow with the World Economic Forum to conduct research and develop thought leadership materials on board governance of cyber risk.

Tanya Arora Avanade Manager IT Support

Tanya Arora works as the IT Support Manager at Avanade. She has over 10 years of experience in the IT industry. In her current role, she manages the North America IT Support team. She has a passion for problem-solving and loves to grab any opportunity to improve systems and processes to enhance overall operations and customer service.

Ashley Baich Accenture Security Consultant

Ashley is a Readiness and Crisis Management Consultant on Accenture’s Cyber Investigation, Forensics and Response team. She has experience advising Fortune 500 companies during cyber crises as well as leading strategic readiness exercises to minimize impact when falling victim. Ashley has worked hand in hand with organizations to best prepare them for cybersecurity incidents as well as transforming organizations post crisis to improve overall cyber resiliency before falling victim again.

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