Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

Location: ECPI University, 
5555 Greenwich Rd – Suite 360, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Speaker Bio: Sherawn Jackson is a Senior Information Security Engineer on Wells Fargo’s Offensive Security Research Team with a diverse background spanning creative, technical, and leadership roles. A military spouse of nearly 16 years, she began her career with a BFA in Computer Animation and work in the movie industry before serving as a business owner, educator, and nonprofit IT leader. Sherawn is an active cybersecurity community advocate, having volunteered with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) from 2020–2025 in multiple leadership roles, and recently relocated from San Diego to Chesapeake.

 

Talk Description: Sherawn Jackson shares her nontraditional path into cybersecurity, from a creative career in computer animation and the movie industry to roles as a business owner, educator, and nonprofit IT leader. A military spouse of nearly 16 years, she brings a unique perspective shaped by adaptability and diverse experience. Now a Senior Information Security Engineer on Wells Fargo’s Offensive Security Research Team, Sherawn highlights how transferable skills, community involvement through WiCyS, and continuous learning can open doors in cybersecurity for career changers and professionals alike.

After-Social:

As soon as the meeting is over, we will take all our chatting over to Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill. It is down the street from ECPI on the corner of Newtown Road. Let’s have some fun together.

Schedule:

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Meet, Greet and Network

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Introduction and upcoming events discussion

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Speakers Presentation and Q&A

7:15 PM – 7:45 PM ISSA-HR Business Meeting (Meeting ends)

7:45 PM – Unofficial social @ Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill

Registration:

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/issa-hr-presents-jack-of-all-trades-tickets-1980747453955?aff=oddtdtcreator