Founding Kids SecuriDay in 2017 out of an interest in sharing knowledge and her passion in STEM with the younger generations, Heidi is an enthusiastic security professional. She has worked in IT for over 20 years, where she has had the opportunity to experience both government and enterprise environments, completing her Masters in Cyber Security Operations at the University of New South Wales in 2020. Heidi spends her time giving back to the community by volunteering at conferences across the globe, organising meet ups and CTFs, and running popular community projects to educate young and old on the joys of infosec.