-
Rebekah SkeeteCEO & Executive Director, BlackGirlsHackRebekah Skeete is a cybersecurity leader, nonprofit executive, and passionate advocate for accessibility and diversity in technology. As CEO and Executive Director of BlackGirlsHack, she empowers underrepresented communities through mentorship, education, and career development in cybersecurity. Recognized with the 2025 empowHERaccess Global Prestige Award for Community Leadership and named to the 2024 Dallas Business Journal 40 Under 40, Rebekah is celebrated for her innovation, leadership, and lasting impact on the industry. She has also served as a Senior Security Engineer, designing and managing secure infrastructures to protect critical systems. Holding certifications including GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT), and completing programs like the Women’s Entrepreneurship program at eCornell, Rebekah brings both technical expertise and strategic vision to her work. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a podcaster, speaker, and voice-over artist, inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to break barriers and thrive.
About the Speaker