Tribe of Hackers Security Leaders

21Kimber Dowsett

“I encourage others in leadership roles to welcome honest and frank discussions from all colleagues, regardless of position. Living in an echo chamber surrounded by folks who agree with you isn't providing value to you or your company.”

Twitter: @mzbat • Website: StabOps.com

Kimber Dowsett is the director of security engineering at Truss and is passionate about privacy, encryption, and building user-driven technology for the public. She joined Truss after serving at 18F, an office of federal employees that collaborates with other agencies to improve how government serves the public through technology. She also served six years as a mission information specialist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center securing instrument and ground systems in complex laboratory environments.

In her spare time, Kimber developed and maintains the framework for Mock Interview and Resume Review (MIRR) Workshop, a project that partners mentors with mentees from underrepresented communities who are un/underemployed in tech and seeking opportunities for professional development. She also enjoys designing and building PCB-based electronic projects. Kimber is an avid admirer of Chiroptera, comic books, and video games.

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