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Empowering organizations through strategic leadership, education, cybersecurity, and innovation.
PhD in Organizational Leadership | Cybersecurity Expert | Mentor | Coach
About
Meet Dr. Tasha McFarlane
I am an experienced cybersecurity and organizational leadership professional with a PhD in Organizational Leadership and extensive experience managing complex projects and driving innovation. Beyond my technical expertise, I am passionate about empowering individuals and organizations through leadership, creating secure, resilient, and forward-thinking environments.
Key Highlights:
PhD in Organizational Leadership
What I Do
Cybersecurity Consulting
Expert cybersecurity consulting services to safeguard data, mitigate risks, and ensure robust digital protection.
Leadership Coaching
Empowering individuals with leadership coaching to inspire growth, enhance skills, and drive impactful success.
Project Management
Providing expert project management to streamline processes, meet goals, and deliver successful outcomes efficiently.
Public Speaking
Helping individuals master public speaking with confidence, clarity, and impactful communication skills.
My Work
What People Say
My CV / Resume
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PhD, Organizational Leadership
Education
Marymount University
Thesis: The User and Smart Home Appliances
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BS, Information Technology
University of the District of Columbia
Experience
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Field Grade Officer, Cyber Officer, Signal Officer, Military Police
US Army & National Guard Bureau
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Manager, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Detection & Management
Constellation Energy (Fortune 200)
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Adjunct Professor (Business, Cyber, and Information Technology/Systems Courses)
Various Institutions
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Cyber Governance, Risk, & Compliance Team Manager
SAIC (Fortune 500)
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Assistant Team Lead | Windows Reviewer, Cyber Hygiene Assessment Team
National Guard Bureau
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Information Assurance Manager/Information Systems Security Manager
DC National Guard
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Information Security Analyst
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – ISC2
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – ISACA
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – ISACA
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) – GIAC
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate – Microsoft
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Scrum Alliance
Security+ – CompTIA
SecurityX – CompTIA
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) – EC-Council
Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) – EC-Council
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) – EC-Council
GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) – GIAC
GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA) – GIAC
AI for Decision Making: Business Strategies and Applications – Wharton
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers – PMI
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management – AXELOS
ITIL Service Management Foundation – EXIN
Adaptability & Resilience – McKinsey & Company
Performance Leadership – Cornell University
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate – USF
Level 1: Certified Life Coach – Certified Life Coach Institute
Social and Behavioral Researchers – CITI Program
Elevating Coaching Skills – Duke Corporate Education
Engaging Hybrid Teams Inclusively – ExecOnline
Intelligent Risk-Taking – Yale School of Management
ACAS – Defense Information Systems Agency
HBSS (201, 301, 501) – Defense Information Systems Agency
Security Readiness Review (SRR): Windows – Defense Information Systems Agency
Organizations
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Upsilon Pi Epsilon
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Kappa Delta Pi
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The National Society of Leadership And Success
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Association for Computing Machinery
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ISACA
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National Society of Black Engineers
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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National Association of Realtors
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Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
Liberty University
Dissertation: Participation as Preparation: A Phenomenological Study of Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO) Members in the Workforce
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MBA, Business Administration
Howard University
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MS, Cybersecurity
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