We had the good fortune of connecting with Lakeidra Smith and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lakeidra, what matters most to you?
At the heart of my values lies the unwavering belief that everyone should have access to a quality education. My conviction is deeply rooted in personal history; inspired by my grandmother, a special education teacher for over 35 years in a community that grappled with many socioeconomic barriers. Her journey, from being born a sharecropper to achieving a master’s degree against the backdrop of the civil rights era, exemplifies education’s transformational capacity. She instilled in me not just the value of education, but the understanding that it is both a privilege and a pathway to liberation. Her life fuels my belief that access to quality education is paramount in the advancement of society.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Put simply, The Cyber Consultant, LLC helps humans understand machines. Started in 2020 by then college senior, Lakeidra Smith, The Cyber Consultant is Lakeidra’s vision to help create a more cyber curious world come to life.

We provide curriculum consulting for educational institutions looking to enhance their cybersecurity and technical course offerings. We serve a variety of programs ranging from K-12 and Traditional Higher-Ed to Non-Traditional or Bootcamp programs.

For corporate clients, we offer cybersecurity awareness training and executive training workshops, both in-person and virtual. Our trainings and workshops are tailored to fit your organization’s culture, needs, and objectives. Our CEO, Lakeidra, also offers public speaking services to serve a variety of organizations from non-profits to high-growth startups.

Our work is always tailored to the needs of our partner organizations and we work alongside them to create strategic goals that align with the organization’s KPIs and optimize their vital resources.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my sister, who has always encouraged me to reach for the stars.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecyberconsultant/

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