Cleandra LeSane

Cybersecurity and technology-risk leader with 15+ years of experience guiding governance, compliance, risk, and security programs across enterprise, federal, consulting, and higher-education environments. I help leadership teams translate complex cyber, AI, and regulatory requirements into practical operating models, defensible controls, executive reporting, and measurable risk-reduction plans. My work spans cybersecurity governance, NIST-aligned risk management, compliance readiness, third-party risk, security program maturity, incident preparedness, AI governance, and workforce strategy. I have led and advised cross-functional teams in high-accountability environments, partnering with executives, legal, IT, operations, and institutional leadership.