Mission: To connect professionals and expand opportunities for women to pursue and grow careers in cybersecurity.
Erika Jones
President, co-founderBillie Mohrbach
Vice-PresidentJess Taussig
Kenna Chapman
Kit Barwick
CTO, co-founderMallory Rubbo
Rae Mueller
Yiping Sun
c0-founderMary Hayden
Yvette Florez
Executive Advisor, co-founderOur logo — an uplifted open hand — symbolizes the spirit of giving, receiving, and supporting one another. The CSA cloud represents the future of computing: an open, neutral community where computing professionals can grow, connect, and reach new heights together.
LIFT has no membership fees, ensuring there are no barriers to joining and everyone has equal access to opportunities.
LIFT brings together security technologists of all levels, backgrounds, roles, and generations to create fun, engaging community events for networking and growth. We actively support women pursuing or advancing careers in cybersecurity.
As allies and advocates, we believe diverse, inclusive communities foster collaboration, strengthen workplace culture, and drive better business outcomes. Together, our wide range of perspectives makes us stronger.
LIFT was founded to increase the representation of women in cybersecurity at every level.
We create intentional networking opportunities by hosting diverse events in various locations.
Thanks to our Co-Founders & Board Members
Sara Avery (‘21-23), Dana Sanchez (‘21-23), Stephanie Jasper (‘21-23), Susan Bullwinkle (‘21-22), Amber DeVilbiss (‘21-22), Angela Sims (‘21-22), & Karen Worstell (‘21-22). Board members Larisa Thomas (2023), Heather Hobson (2024), Quintana Patterson ('22-25), & Rae Muller (2025).