Lauren Boas Hayes

Lauren Boas Hayes is an accomplished professional currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and Georgetown University. With extensive experience in cybersecurity, Lauren plays a pivotal role as a Senior Advisor for Technology & Innovation at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and is a Founding Fellow at the Integrity Institute. Previous positions include Cybersecurity Lead for the Biden-Harris Transition Team and Threat Intelligence at Facebook, where investigations focused on disinformation and civic integrity. Lauren co-founded Deloitte's Threat Intelligence & Analytics practice, enhancing service delivery across diverse sectors. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a Front-End Web Development certificate from General Assembly. Lauren's background also encompasses roles at the U.S. Department of State and involvement in Georgetown athletics as a varsity athlete and student ambassador.