Tracey Ristich (she/her)

Tracey Ristich is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Security Awareness Specialist at TriWest Healthcare Alliance since June 2024. Tracey also contributes to The Diana Initiative as an Inventory Lead and has previously mentored early career candidates in Cybersecurity through the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Mentorship Program. With past experience as a Security Analyst at M Financial Group, Tracey led security awareness training initiatives, investigated threats, and collaborated on vulnerability management. Additional experience includes participation in the National Cyber League and a background in software quality assurance. An educational foundation includes a Master of Education in Counselor Education from the University of Maine and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from the University of Southern Maine, supplemented by training at the SANS Technology Institute.