About the Speaker
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    Tabice Ward
    Advisory Board Chair, MCISSE Cyber Patriot Program

    Tabice A. Ward is a technology executive with 35 years of experience in the energy industry. She brings deep expertise in technology management, cybersecurity operations, and delivery of large-scale technology initiatives. Serving as Executive Technology Strategist at ChoiceTel, she partners with organizations to develop transformative technology strategies that drive business enablement and strengthen security programs. Additionally, she is an Executive Advisor for Hush, a tech startup, and adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy.

    Her previous roles include serving as Area Vice President, Enterprise Security at Xcel Energy and IT Director/CISO at DTE Energy. Her visionary leadership and expertise make her a sought-after board member and speaker. She serves as a board member for CXO Forum and Advisory Board Chair for Michigan CyberPatriot Program. Tabice holds a master’s degree in Information Assurance from the University of Detroit Mercy, CISO graduate certificate from Carnegie Mellon Heinz College and several professional certifications.