Samantha (Freels) Salazar is an experienced account executive at GuidePoint Security, where responsibilities include aiding organizations in building effective cybersecurity programs since July 2021. As Vice President and Co-Founder of the Women's Technology Alliance of Charlotte since January 2019, Samantha has contributed significantly to promoting women in technology. Previously, Samantha served as a Strategic Account Executive at Varonis, focusing on data protection solutions from April 2013 to July 2021. Samantha's career also includes roles as a Business Development Manager for the Carolina Panthers and a Technical Recruiter for Insight Global. Educationally, Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on International Management from West Virginia University, complemented by a study abroad program in Business Management at CIMBA, Italy.