Jerica Richardson

Jerica Richardson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity, public service, and strategic initiatives. Currently serving as the Strategic Federal Cybersecurity Program Manager at Equifax since October 2018, Jerica leads multi-department efforts to implement cybersecurity objectives for federal portfolios. As Cobb County District 2 Commissioner, Jerica represents a jurisdiction of approximately 200,000 residents, focusing on community development, public safety, and infrastructure. As a co-founder of HackOut.Ninja, Jerica contributes to hackathon management, while also founding Friendly Advice, emphasizing millennial culture and communication strategies. Previous roles include campaign management for state legislature candidates, a business systems analyst at Xplorie, and account executive at ADERANT. Jerica holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.