Position
Cybersecurity & Technology Manager
Organisation
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Location
Decatur, Georgia, United States
Cybersecurity & Technology Manager — Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Quintana Patterson is a passionate cybersecurity leader with over 20 years transforming IT security across healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors. As Cybersecurity & Technology Manager at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), she drives global initiatives uplifting women in cybersecurity while serving as IT Clinical & Compliance Manager at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Quintana specializes in healthcare compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST), risk assessments, and data security governance. Her expertise ensures clinical systems remain secure while enabling innovation—critical for modern healthcare delivery. She streamlines security processes across departments, balancing compliance with operational excellence.
A dynamic speaker and mentor, Quintana has headlined ISACA Denver SheLeadsTech, SANS Institute events, Microsoft Nonprofit Security, and WiCyS chapter summits. Her presentations cover “Cybersecurity for Nonprofits”, “Being Smart While Online” (GenCyber), and “Advanced Women in Cybersecurity”—inspiring next-generation practitioners.
Join this WiCyS trailblazer to discover how healthcare cybersecurity evolves from compliance to competitive advantage.
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