Ep. 4, Pt 1: Disrupting Racial Inequality in Cyber & STEM w/ Dr. Erik Huffman

The Soul-Fed Cyber Show

I had the privilege of (literally) sitting down with my husband, the extraordinary and multi-talented Dr. Erik Huffman, to talk about the state of racial inequality within the Cyber and STEM communities and what is needed to DISRUPT the system. Please join us for vulnerable storytelling amidst powerful, unscripted conversation that minces NO words ... we wouldn't have it any other way!
Please read Erik's bio and achievements below!
Erik and I discuss mission-critical topics that include:

• His Experience as a Black Man in America
• Solutions for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion during the Hiring Process
• Code-Switching
• Black Stereotypes
• The Treatment of Black Women in Cyber & STEM
• White Privilege
• What it Means to "Check Your Bias"!
• How to Be An Active Participant to Disrupt Systemic Racism & Inequality
• Preserving and Celebrating Black-American Culture
• "Black" vs. "African-American"
• Words/Phrases to Avoid to Disrupt Racial Inequality

... and SO much more!

I promise that you DON'T want to miss this 2-part series!!
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More About the Show Here:
https://www.authenticatedalchemy.com/abouttheshow
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~ Shannon Huffman
ABOUT DR. ERIK HUFFMAN:

An award-winning educator, entrepreneur, speaker, and cybersecurity researcher, Dr. Erik Huffman is a founding researcher in the emerging field of Cyberpsychology – the study of how the human brain works while in a cyber environment.

His pioneering research in cyberpsychology has begun to uncover biological deficiencies in humans that function for survival in face-to-face interactions but do not activate in a cyber environment. These vulnerabilities allow cyberattacks, such as phishing and digital social engineering, to continue to thrive even as awareness grows. People are often the weakest link in the cyber environment, and Dr. Huffman is working to explain how the problem persists and what can be done to mitigate it.

Dr. Huffman has presented his research at NASA-Goddard, CyberWyoming, ISACA, ISSA, TedxColoradoSprings, and TedXManitouSprings. To date, he has conducted studies totaling over 20,000 participants, and he has applied his research with trailblazing results in more than 220 organizations worldwide.

Erik also serves as the President of Pikes Peak Robotics and enjoys coaching high school sprint-track.

Awards & Recognition

- AFCEA 40 Under 40 Award (2022) for significant contributions in a STEM field by providing innovation, thought leadership and support

- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion (2021) by the Colorado Springs Business Journal

- Who’s Who in Cybersecurity (2021) by Top Cyber News Magazine

- Top 5 Most Influential Young Professional (2020) in the state of Colorado by ColoradoBiz Magazine

- Social Impact Company of the Year (2018 and 2019) by the Colorado Springs Business Journal

- Colorado Springs Mayor’s Young Leader in Education (2018)

- Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2018) by the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center

- Colorado Springs Business Journal Rising Star Award (2018)

Erik's Most Recent TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0zHPpHRiro

Erik's 1st TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrNLE1Ixgak

Erik's Personal Website: https://www.drerikhuffman.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erik-j-huffman-5a187438/