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Meet the executive board

The students who keep WiCyS Kean running.

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The 2026–2027 E-Board

Leadership

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President

Gissell Torres

Computer Science,opt Cybersecurity,Spring '27

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Photo of Kiana Becca Nunez

Vice President

Kiana Becca Nunez

Computer Science,Spring '27

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Executive officers

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Secretary

Matthew Ngoy

Computer Science,opt Cybersecurity,Spring '27

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Treasurer

Rebecca Ormilon

Artificial Intelligence,Fall '27

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Photo of Marvin Ayala

Director of Public Relations

Marvin Ayala

Artificial Intelligence,December '27

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Event Coordinator

Aneka Jackson

IT, opt Cybersecurity,Spring '28

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Outreach

Destiny Dubreide

IT, opt Cybersecurity, '29

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Photo of Vincent Pronel

Web Developer

Vincent Pronel

Computer Science,Spring '27

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Support team

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Karina Ponze

Alumni Support

B.S. Computer Science, Fall '25, master's expected Fall '26

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Bobbi Perry

Alumni Support

B.S. Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences minor, Spring '26, master's expected Spring '27

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Where our alumni are now

WiCyS Kean members go on to industry roles, competitive internships, and graduate programs. This is where the community can take you.

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Alumni

Phil Ho Combatir

Now

MEng in Computer Science, Class of 2028

Cornell Tech

Along the way

  • Software Engineering Intern at NASA, building AI for guidance and navigation
  • First place in the GMiS Research Poster Competition in 2024 and 2025
  • Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program, 2026
  • Worked at Apple as a Technical Specialist and Product Specialist

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WiCyS Kean President, 2025-2026

Landy Jimenez

Now

MS in Cybersecurity, Class of 2028

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Along the way

  • Corporate Audit Intern at Pfizer, testing identity and access controls
  • First author of a blockchain and AI paper accepted to BCCA 2026
  • Third place, Engineering Research Poster Competition, GMiS 2025
  • Cadent intern who led a dashboard migration saving about $25K a year

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Alumni

Diana Medina

Now

MS in Cybersecurity, Class of 2028

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Along the way

  • 2026 GEM University Fellow, sponsored by NYU Tandon Engineering
  • Graduated summa cum laude from Kean with a BS in Computer Science
  • Break Through Tech AI Fellow, selected from more than 3,000 applicants
  • Undergraduate researcher at Kean and CRA UR2PhD research trainee

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Alumni

Catherine Ramirez

Now

Associate Endpoint Administrator

MTF Biologics

Along the way

  • Joined MTF Biologics in 2025 as an IT Intern supporting IT operations
  • NSF S-STEM Scholar, a National Science Foundation STEM scholarship
  • Member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international computing honor society
  • CAHSI-CRA Scholar, conducting research under Dr. Navya Kollapally

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2027–2028 Executive Board Interest Form

Step up and help lead WiCyS Kean for the 2027–2028 academic year. Shape chapter events, workshops, CTF competitions, and industry partnerships.

Select all roles you would be excited to take on:

Only chapter admins can see your answers and resume. See our Privacy page.

Why join the E-Board?

  • Hands-on leadership: Plan and host technical workshops, study jams, and guest speaker events.
  • Industry & WiCyS visibility: Network with cybersecurity professionals, sponsors, and national conference organizers.
  • Standout experience: Demonstrate impactful teamwork and management on your resume and LinkedIn.
  • Mentorship: Collaborate with current officers and Kean faculty to make a difference on campus.

Who can apply?

Open to all Kean University undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for the 2027–2028 academic year. You do not need prior board experience, and we welcome all skill levels and majors.

Eligibility: The 2027–2028 term begins in fall 2027. To serve on the e-board, you need to be at least starting your sophomore year of college by the start of that semester.

After you submit, an officer will reach out with election timeline details, committee openings, and next steps.

Questions?

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