United States Southern Command
Emily Ervolino has a strong background in cybersecurity and information technology, with experience working in various roles such as Program and Management Analyst, Senior Information Technology Security Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Service Desk Queue Manager, and Program Coordinator. Emily has extensive experience in developing security cooperation initiatives, managing IT incidents, coordinating travel, and providing customer service. Emily holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism.
United States Southern Command
The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), located in Doral, Florida in Greater Miami, is one of ten Unified Combatant Commands (CCMDs) in the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America, the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions), their territorial waters, and for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations. USSOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal and the canal area. As explained below, USSOUTHCOM has been under scrutiny due to several human rights and rule of law controversies in which it has been embroiled for nearly a decade.