Amanda Taiano
- Security and Risk Analysis
Amanda Taiano is a Security and Risk Analysis major and minors in Sociology and Information
Science and Technology, from Queens, NY. Amanda has worked to obtain certificates in
National Security and working on an Enterprise Architecture certificate. She expects to graduate
in May 2023. In addition to her studies, Amanda is involved in many clubs on campus and
holds the title of Vice President for Recruitment on the Panhellenic council, where she oversees
and plans the entire Panhellenic sorority recruitment process. She also enjoys spending time
with her friends, family, and loves dogs.
Riya Thokala
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Riya Thokala is a first-year studying Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations. Riya is
from Ashburn, Virginia. At Penn State, she is involved in IST Benefitting THON and
Women in IST. In her free time, Riya enjoys being outside, traveling, and spending time
with friends and family.
Sydney Vachino
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Sydney Vachino is a 2nd year student majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and minoring in Security and Risk Analysis, expecting to graduate from Penn State in 2025. Sydney is the Vice President of the Association of Women in Computing as well as Co-Director for the IST Diplomat Program. She is also a sister in the sorority, Phi Sigma Rho, and enjoys Penn State Hockey games.
Luke Vernon
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Luke Vernon is a Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations major who expects to graduate in May 2024. He is from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. In addition to his coursework, Luke is an active member of Penn State Club Men's Ultimate Frisbee, and a passionate volunteer on the THON Operations Committee. In his free time, Luke practices his frisbee throws with teammates, catches up on his favorite shows, and plays enjoys playing card games with friends.
Samuel Waters
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Samuel Waters is a Cybersecurity major who hails from Yardley, Pennsylvania. He intends to graduate in May 2025. Outside of the classroom, Sam spends his time hanging out with his friends, being active, like playing golf or running, and playing with his two dogs.
Ryan Wells
- Enterprise Technology Integration
Ryan Wells is an Enterprise Technology Integration (ETI) major from Chester County, PA, who expects to graduate in May 2026. Along with his academics, Ryan is a member of the PSU Cybersecurity Club, and he is often playing sports in intermural leagues. He also likes to practice piano, play video games, and watch Philadelphia sports teams in his free time.
Mitchell Wentzel
- Data Sciences
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Maxwell White
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Brandon White is a junior studying Cybersecurity Operations and Analytics with a minor in Security and
Risk Analysis. He is from West Chester, PA which is located just outside Philadelphia. Brandon also
enjoys competing in dodgeball and playing board games in his free time. He also works as a Resident
Assistant in West Halls at Penn State.
Winston White
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Winston White is a second-year student studying for a major in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations with a concentration in Application Development, in addition to a minor in Chinese Language. He is planning to graduate in May 2025. Winston was born and raised within Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. On campus, he is engaged with many different organizations including the Nittany AI Alliance, the IT Service Desk, and Taiwanese Student Association. Winston enjoys lifting weights, watching international films, and reading mediocre fantasy novels as parts of his diverse set of hobbies.
Sam Whittle
- Security and Risk Analysis
Sam Whittle is a third-year student majoring in Security and Risk Analysis, with a focus on the Intelligence Analysis and Modeling suboption. Sam is from Westport, CT. Outside of class, Sam enjoys in both playing and watching hockey, as well as going to Penn State football games.