User:GK Southwick

GK has been working in the Event Planning space for over 20 years. Starting with Physical Security in 1990, she eventually moved on to roles in Operations, Production, Facilities and Technical Direction, with an emphasis on personell management. Active as a volunteer in the InfoSec space, she is the Producer and President of the Board at Security BSides Las Vegas, is second in command of Physical Security at DerbyCon, afternoon Stage Manager and volunteer coordinator for DEFCON SkyTalks, and until moving to Denver in 2013, was head of Security and Volunteer coordinator at Security BSides San Francisco. She now volunteers with BSidesDenver, where she's currently running Registration. She has also run Security for BruCon in Belgium, BSidesATL, helps out wherever necessary at SOURCEBoston and has volunteered at both SakuraCon (IT dept.) and AnimeExpo (Entertainment & Guest of Honor Transportation).

GK is excited to bring her extensive volunteer management experience to OWASP, as she takes on the role of Community Manager. She's looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead of her while expanding the volunteer base within the organization, and working closely with the Chapter Leaders, to help them fulfill the OWASP Mission and assist them with their operational needs.

GK has a secondary diploma in Homeland Security from Bryman College, San Jose, where she graduated in 2004 With Honors.