Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

Ahmed Jadoon is Senior Director, Planning & Implementation at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. He has more than ten years of senior executive experience in the public sector, with a focus on cybersecurity and public policy strategy.

Chris Visser is the Events & Engagement Lead at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. Visser's work spans marketing, event planning, project management, communications, and graphic design.

Claire van Nierop is a Recruitment & Admissions Specialist for the Cybersecurity Training and Certification Programs at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University. She has over six years of experience positioning pathway programs, higher education programs, and training and certification programs within domestic and international markets. Her work has included leading teams toward student enrolment targets and supporting student satisfaction and retention.

Harman Grewal is an applied mathematician serving as AI Practice Lead and Senior Trainer at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University, where the work includes AI consulting, corporate training, and the development of AI adoption plans. Grewal also holds the role of Machine Learning Math Lead at Cohere Labs, teaching the mathematics behind machine learning algorithms, conducting research, and leading technical discussions, with experience in multilingual large language models and generative AI. In addition, Grewal develops mathematics and AI curricula for audiences ranging from children to corporate teams and produces educational content on a YouTube channel covering machine learning, university, and high school mathematics.

Imane Khozam is Public Sector Programs Manager at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, a program of Toronto Metropolitan University. Her work focuses on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology, with an interest in sustainable development and community building.

Janany Jayanthan has spent over a decade developing and leading initiatives that bring together government, industry, donors, and nonprofits. Her work focuses on strategic planning and execution, including building programs, partnerships, and teams aimed at organizational growth. She has served as an advisor to founders and executives.

Jennifer Dublin-Green is a Recruitment & Admissions Specialist for the Cybersecurity Training and Certification Programs at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University. She has more than six years of experience in student recruitment and engagement, including positioning pathway programs, higher education programs, and certification programs within domestic and international markets. Her work has included leading teams to meet student enrolment targets and support student satisfaction and retention.

Judith Borts is Senior Director, Planning & Implementation at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. She has more than a decade of experience as a senior executive in the public sector, with a focus on the intersection of cybersecurity and public policy.

Katrina Lawrence is Project Lead, Innovation Programs at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University, where she advances programming initiatives and works with industry partners to deliver education, training, and support for Canadian cybersecurity professionals and startups. She has over 10 years of experience in program and project management, stakeholder relations, recruitment, and the non-profit and education sectors. Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Communications Management, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Project Management, and a Master of Education in Administration & Leadership.

Mallory Warren is the Events & Engagement Lead at the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. Her work spans marketing, event planning, project management, communications, and graphic design.

Milena Ferrari is the HR Operations Lead at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. Her experience spans HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, workforce planning, and HR administration, with a focus on process improvement and coordination.

Natalie Mendes is a Public Sector Programs Manager at the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, part of Toronto Metropolitan University. Her work focuses on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and technology.

Omar Adaoui is Manager of Program Recruitment at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, part of Toronto Metropolitan University, where he connects startups, small businesses, and enterprises with the organization's cybersecurity training and accelerator programs. His background includes work in customer success, B2B SaaS, business development, client growth, account expansion, and process automation.

Randy Purse is a Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity Training and Education at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University, where he also serves as Senior Trainer and Practice Lead in Cybersecurity. His work focuses on workplace learning, cybersecurity training and education, learning needs analysis and evaluation, and curriculum and instruction. He also researches, writes, teaches, and consults on the challenges facing individuals and businesses undergoing technological disruption.

Rea Pizzuto is Senior Manager, Communications at the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has more than 15 years of experience in media relations, marketing, and brand strategy, and holds an advanced degree in archaeology.

Topaz Glazer has spent the past decade building and leading six- and seven-figure initiatives that bring together government, industry, donors, and nonprofits. Glazer's work focuses on developing and executing strategic visions, and includes advising founders and executives on strategies, programs, partnerships, and teams intended to drive revenue and growth.

Yuan Yin Yu is a Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity Training and Education at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University, where the role also encompasses serving as Senior Trainer and Practice Lead in cybersecurity. Areas of focus include cybersecurity training and education, workplace learning and knowledge structures, learning needs analysis and evaluation, and curriculum development and instruction. Yu also researches, writes, teaches, and consults on topics related to technological disruption facing individuals and businesses.