Olivia Herriford, DM, MBA, is a servant leader with a vision of diverse and truly inclusive tech work environments. Her career in tech spans 45 years, beginning as a pioneer with a CompSci degree in 1973, leadership roles in the computer hardware & software industry, a long consulting career in IT project management, organizational health & effectiveness, and diversity & inclusion. Currently, she brings it all together as Regional Director, Employer Engagement for the ICT sector, a workforce development role serving the Bay Area Community College Consortium.

Olivia is a member of the leadership team of the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals, Bay Area chapter, a nonprofit professional organization with a mission to increase the number and success of women and minorities in information security. Dr. Herriford is also contributing faculty at Walden University, where she mentors doctoral students throughout the development of their dissertations. Olivia did her doctoral research on the relationship between tech organizational culture and emotional intelligence in leaders at all levels.