Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) is the renowned International Computing and Information Disciplines Honor Society.
I joined the Society on April 23, 2021.
Honor Societies:
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE)
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
I joined the society on March 12, 2024 as Marymount University Alumni.
Fellowships (Non-resident)
CSFI FELLOW
On March 10, 2021, I was invited to join CSFI (Cyber Security Forum Initiative) as a Fellow, becoming the first woman with Moldovan roots to serve as a CSFI Fellow, supporting the CSFI mission in promoting Collaboration, Knowledge-Sharing, and Training/Education to the future generations of professionals who will undoubtedly change the field of cybersecurity.
Position: CSFI Fellow
Period: March 2021-Present
American Counterterrorism Targeting and Resilience Institute (ACTRI)
I joined the society on April, 2023 as Senior Research Fellow.
Position: April 2023-Present
Period: Senior Research Fellow
Volunteering
ISACA GWDC
In 2020 I was invited to join ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter as Associate Director for Education.
In June 2021, during the celebration of 2020-2021 ISACA GWDC accomplishments, I was honored to be recognized and awarded for my contribution to the Chapter.
ACM-W MU Chapter
Since Fall 2020, I am the faculty mentor for the Association of Computing Machineries (for Women) ACM-W Marymount University Chapter.
As a collective, ACM-W aim to empower, honor, and advocate worldwide to recruit and retain women in all aspects of computing.
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
I have been invited to participate in the WiCyS 2023 Mentorship Program as a mentor. The program is designed to support and empower women as they advance in their cybersecurity careers at all levels. As a WiCyS Mentor, I will be able to provide guidance, facilitate discussions, and help my mentees stay self-aware and grounded as they navigate their career journey. I am honored to be part of this program and look forward to supporting and empowering women in the cybersecurity field.
Position: Mentor, 2023 WiCyS Mentorship Program
Period: March 2023-December 2023
Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Focuses on cybersecurity cooperation and digital trade between the U.S. and Romania in an advisory/support role. Provides expertise on and collaboration with Romania, with heightened urgency considering the war in Ukraine. Interfaced with the NATO Deputy Secretary General, the President of Romania, Romanian’s National Cyber Security General and Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digitalization, members of Parliament, and others.
Position: DC Cyber Taskforce Member
Period: November 2021-Present
Highlights:
Served as International Advisory Board Member for the International Conference on Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Editorial Team.
