041. Breaking barriers for women in cybersecurity and pageantry with Himanvi Panidepu, Miss Virginia USA

Here comes the queen! Our next episode features Himanvi Panidepu, Miss Virginia USA and Cybersecurity Consultant for EY.

Himanvi is a proud Indian American, exemplifying the power of breaking barriers and embracing diverse talents. Her cybersecurity journey began with a challenge: navigating an industry where women are vastly underrepresented. Undeterred, she turned this challenge into a catalyst for change, leading Women in Tech programs and founding her initiative, STEMpowered Leaders to inspire and mentor the next generation.

Listen to learn more about Himanvi’s journey to cybersecurity, including graduating Cum Laude from Virginia Tech, her role at EY, STEMpowered Leaders, and Miss USA!

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Topics discussed: cybersecurity, pageantry, Miss USA, diversity in cyber, entry level careers, women in tech.

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