Samara works for Cardinal Health, as a Threat Intelligence Engineer. As an engineer, Samara collects and assesses a wide range of threats to the healthcare industry. She specializes in MITRE ATT&CK, threat actor reporting, strategic program design/implementation, and fostering relationships within the organization. Samara is passionate about mentorship, giving back to the community, and encouraging kids, women and minorities in the technology and cybersecurity fields. Samara is very involved in the Columbus Community as Treasurer of the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals - Columbus Chapter, Treasurer of EmpoWE-R, and Vice President of the Ohio Cyber Women (OCW) organization.