Victoria Galloway (’20)

I chose to pursue Information Technology because it sits at the intersection of two things I care deeply about—people and problem solving. Technology shapes how communities function and how people stay connected, and I have always believed it should be used to strengthen systems and create opportunity.

One accomplishment I am most proud of is building my career in cybersecurity leadership at The Boeing Company, where I now serve as a Principal Program Manager leading enterprise cybersecurity initiatives. I entered the field during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many early-career opportunities were paused or unclear. That season required resilience, but it ultimately led to work focused on strengthening security, reducing risk and protecting complex technology environments.

Cybersecurity is often invisible when it works well, yet the responsibility behind it is immense. The work requires close collaboration with engineers and program leaders to safeguard systems that millions of people rely on every day. Being trusted to contribute to that effort has been one of the most meaningful parts of my professional journey.

Another milestone has been recognition from the technology community, including being named a Modern Day Technology Leader through the BEYA Awards and a Technology Rising Star through the Waves of Change STEM Conference, along with receiving a Women in CyberSecurity scholarship earlier in my career. What those moments represent to me is not recognition alone, but the broader movement of expanding opportunity in technology and supporting the next generation of leaders in cybersecurity.

A third accomplishment that reflects both my career and my purpose is the development of BallotIQ, a civic technology initiative designed to improve voter education and civic engagement. I believe technology should help people better understand the systems that shape their lives and make it easier to participate in them.

Alongside this work, I remain committed to mentorship and community engagement. Before founding my nonprofit, I spent time serving seniors in Atlanta and Florida, helping them stay connected with their families through technology. Those experiences reinforced a belief that continues to guide my career—that technology should not only advance innovation, but also help people stay informed, connected and empowered.