Jolie Grace Wareham

Jolie Grace Wareham serves as the Chief Executive Officer of protasec, focusing on making cybersecurity accessible to communities since January 2022. Previously, Jolie was the Executive Projects Coordinator in the Office of the Chancellor at Vanderbilt University, managing university-wide strategic initiatives, particularly in cybersecurity and national security. Additionally, Jolie founded the Cyber Safety Committee for the Tennessee Democratic Party, establishing the first statewide cybersecurity initiative in the nation and enhancing electoral security. With a background in political science from Rhodes College and multiple leadership roles, including President of both the Tennessee Young Democrats and the Rhodes College Democrats, Jolie has demonstrated a commitment to community service and cross-sector collaboration in various positions. Continuing education ventures include a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and courses on artificial intelligence.