Co-Executive Director and Co-Founder

blair.taylor@secured.team

Dr. Blair Taylor is the Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary and Innovation Cybersecurity (Cyber4All) and a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Towson University. She is a national expert in cybersecurity education and curriculum development. She worked with NSA’s College of Cyber as a Subject Matter Expert on long-term strategies to increase the pipeline of qualified students and build the nations’ cyber workforce.

Director of Operations

paige.zaleppa@secured.team

Paige coordinates business operations at SecurEd and manages the content intake and review for all products. She was nominated for Technical Leader of the Year by Technical.ly Baltimore in 2020. She received her Bachelor’s in Information Systems and Master’s in Computer Science from Towson University. She is currently an Information Technology PhD student at Towson University where she conducts research and teaches cybersecurity.

Systems Engineer

michael.franz@secured.team

Michael manages the development and maintenance of CLARK and CARD in addition to other projects at SecurEd. He has earned his Bachelor’s of Information Systems and Master’s of Computer Science from Towson University. In addition to his role at SecurEd, Michael is a co-founder of a web3 startup company.

Software Architect

Josue is graduate student at Towson University majoring in Computer Science. He received his bachelors degree at Towson for Computer Science with a track in Software Engineering. Josue’s past experience include helping students at Anne Arundel Community College as a Supplemental Instructor in Computer Science courses and interning at T. Rowe Price summer 2023 as a software engineer. In his free time, Josue enjoys playing basketball, going on hikes, and playing video games.

Software Developer
Towson University

Katelyn is an undergraduate student at Towson University majoring in Computer Science. She has been with securEd for 2 years, and she is passionate about creating applications that are intuitive and easy to use. In her off hours, Katelyn enjoys singing, dancing, and all things Disney.

Development Assistant
Towson University

Samuel is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and Women’s Studies at Towson University. He is co-president of Undergraduate Research Club and conducts interdisciplinary research in intimate partner violence & LGBTQ issues. He is also a SAFE Advocate at GBMC and a peer educator at TU. He is planning on receiving a graduate degree in psychology to work in mental health and data analysis. Samuel previously worked for Booz Allen Hamilton conducting research and developing informational materials for the US Cyber Command J7 Division. He has also previously worked in software IT, where he enjoyed conducting malware removal and teaching TU students about the importance of cyber hygiene.

Project Manager
Towson University

Julia is an undergraduate exercise science student who will attend physical therapy school after she graduates. She is president of the exercise science club at Towson University and participates in research on campus. In her free time, Julia enjoys hiking, reading, and going to the beach.

Junior Software Developer Intern
Towson University

Maliya Baxter is a undergraduate student studying computer science at Towson University. Maliya is also founder and president of the club Sister Scripters at Towson University that aims to support and encourage African American women studying in the tech fields to reach their professional, personal and academic goals. In her freetime Maliya enjoys reading, shopping and going to museums.