• Completed the chief diversity officer course
• In a Federal News Network article titled, “As federal IT improves diversity, some still see dearth of women in cyber positions” – she is quoted saying:
  • “I think because we don’t have a lot of diversity, we may miss out on a lot of opportunities to get different opinions,” Jones-Heath said at a May 2 AFCEA Women Technology Leaders in IT panel. “When you’re in a male-dominated career field, you hear — I tend to hear one side. I am more analytical, but I also can talk to business. … We look at it from a whole perspective where we think about it, then we talk about it. I think if we had more diversity, more different backgrounds, not necessarily technologists, you’ll get the end-to-end response that we need in order to move the government forward as a whole.”
• She is currently a member of the “Cyber Security Divas” an organization dedicated to increasing female representation in cyber careers:
  • According to the Cyber Diva’s post:
    • “Dr. Wanda T. Jones-Heath is a fantastic leader and cybersecurity expert who has dramatically impacted her field. She earned a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Liberty University and is passionate about improving cybersecurity awareness and capabilities. She is a board member of Cybersecurity DIVAS, showing her support for diversity and inclusivity in the field”
  • Authored a LinkedIn Article titled “Thoughts From The Leadership Table: Making Room at the Table” in which she griped about the struggles of being a black woman in a leadership position. Notable quotes include:
    • “As a woman in a leadership position, I often find myself being the only female member at the leadership table. While it can be empowering, it also comes with its own set of challenges.  This should not be the norm. It is up to senior leaders to create opportunities and provide space for women. We should intentionally promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to help cultivate future women leaders who can succeed at the table.”
    • “It is important to actively make space for others at the table and promote diversity and inclusivity.  We can create a more inclusive leadership table by implementing strategies such as recognizing and addressing biases, promoting equity in hiring and promotion practices, establishing mentorship programs, and actively engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.”

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