Karen Yvonne Lucas Pgmp Cissa Cdpccsk Ec Smc Aciso

Karen Yvonne Lucas holds multiple certifications including PMP, PgMP, CISSP, CISA, CDPSE, CCSK, CCA, AEC, SMC, and aCISO. Currently serving as the Information Technology, Systems, and Security Manager at a non-disclosed organization since May 2025, previous experience includes significant roles such as Director of Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Services at Sentar Inc., Vice President of Government Product Solutions at Equifax, and Cyber Defense personnel for the United States Department of Defense. In addition to strategic leadership in cybersecurity compliance across various federal regulations, Karen has been an SME Evaluator and Item Writer for several prominent organizations since 2009, contributing to the development and assessment of credentialing examinations in the field of information security and project management. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Howard University, an MBA in Management Information Systems from the Howard University School of Business, and ongoing theological studies toward a Master's in Divinity.