Stephanie Shankles

Stephanie Shankles is a Cyber Risk and Governance Specialist at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with experience in managing cybersecurity and governance initiatives. Prior to this role, Stephanie served as an IT Strategic Planner at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where responsibilities included developing strategic planning processes and stakeholder interactions. At Booz Allen Hamilton, Stephanie was instrumental in leading efforts related to enterprise governance and IT standards for the Department of Defense, focusing on cloud, data, and cybersecurity improvements. Additionally, Stephanie was a Customer Support Manager at Nortel Government Solutions, leading teams for the Drug Enforcement Agency's PKI-enabled Controlled Substance Ordering System. Stephanie holds an MBA in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix and two Bachelor's degrees in Aviation Management and Aviation/Airway Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.