From Factory Floor to Frameworks – Building Cyber Resilience in Connected Vehicles

Monica Reagor is a highly respected Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional whose career is defined by her leadership in cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and technology innovation. Born in Springfield, Illinois, and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Monica’s professional journey spans diverse industries including banking, electronic manufacturing, and federal and state government sectors. She holds multiple certifications, including GRCP, GRCA, and Lean Six Sigma, and is currently advancing her legal studies in Law & Policy at Liberty University.

As Chairwoman of the Privacy & Data Security Workgroup for the National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals (NABCRMP), Monica champions initiatives that promote data protection, ethical governance, and regulatory excellence. She also contributes her expertise to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), shaping the future of the cybersecurity workforce.

Monica is the host of MY GRC POV, a podcast that explores emerging challenges and opportunities in GRC and cybersecurity, and serves as Manager of Information Security Compliance at Crestron Electronics Inc. Her leadership is known for transforming traditional compliance frameworks into inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and culturally aware programs—demonstrating her belief that strong compliance begins with strong community connection.

A dynamic diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocate, Monica is deeply committed to gender inclusion in cybersecurity and increasing … Read More