Gwen is a student at Dakota State University in South Dakota, USA, majoring in Cyber Operations and Network & Security Administration. Recently, she studied abroad for a semester in Thailand and participated in the Global Cybersecurity Camp (GCC) as a member of the Thai staff. Gwen is a member of the national US Cyber Team, co-leader of the CTF Club at DSU, varsity volleyball player, and private pilot. She works with the CybHER Security Institute to empower, motivate, educate, and change the perception of girls and women in cybersecurity.