Want a support system as you go through the difficult RIT classes?
Want to talk about security?
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Join the RIT WiCyS Student Chapter
Arshia Aggarwal
President
Arshia, President of the Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter at RIT, is a dedicated and committed third year Cybersecurity student with an immersion in Political Science. Her drive has been recognized through receiving Dean’s List throughout the entirety of her college career. Beyond academics, Arshia is an active member of RIT’s Power Yoga Club where she has learned to engage in mindfulness, and to improve overall physical and mental health. Additionally, she is a part of RIT’s Ballet Dance Collective where she hones her discipline, creativity, and collaborative spirit while performing diverse choreographies.
Ariana Ciaschini
CTF Organizer
Ariana Ciaschini, the CTF organizer of the Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter at RIT is a 5th year Cybersecurity BS/MS and Criminal Justice BS student. She has been an active WiCyS Member since her sophomore year and currently work as a Digital Forensics SOC Analyst. Outside of club and academics, she enjoys cooking and weight lifting.
Lily Wong
Vice President
Lily is the Co-Vice President of the Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter. She is currently third year student in the BS/MS program in Cybersecurity and has an immersion in music. Lily also holds a Performing Arts Scholarship and was a past member of the RIT Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra. Outside of academic commitments, she enjoys reading, crochet, raising plants, puzzles, and gaming.
Anushka Tilara
Treasurer
Anushka, Treasurer of the WiCyS Student Chapter at RIT, is a third-year cybersecurity student. She has her ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification and is currently studying for the Splunk cert exam. She loves swimming and playing badminton in her free time. She looks forward to making WiCyS even better this year!
Emmalee Carpenter
Secretary
Emmalee Carpenter, the Secretary of Women in CyberSecurity! Emmalee is a 3rd year BS/MS Cybersecurity Major and has been an active member of WiCyS since Fall 2024! She recently did a co-op this summer focused on Incident Response Consulting. At college, she participates in the RIT Game Symphony Orchestra and RITSEC. In her free time, she likes to play video games, read, go to escape rooms, and find new places to eat!
Jennifer Tanekeu
Operations Lead
Jennifer, the Operations Lead of the Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter, is a second-year student. She is majoring in Computer Engineering with a minor in Finance. Jennifer has her security plus and got into cybersecurity through her high schools IT program. She enjoys playing soccer, reading and being in the sun. She’s ready to work to make WiCys at RIT and inclusive, educational and fun environment.
Paige Drake
Faculty Advisor
Sumita Mishra
Faculty Advisor
Shannon McHale
Founder
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