OWASP Staff

Staff

Under the direction of the Executive Director, staff implements programs and policies of the Foundation while collaborating with members on OWASP Projects, Chapters, Events, and initiatives.

Each year the staff works with the Global Board to establish an Operating Plan and Budget

Andrew van der Stock


Executive Director
Colorado, United States

The Executive Director is ultimately responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.

Kelly Santalucia


Director of Corporate Relations
New Jersey, United States

The Director of Corporate Relations is responsible for overseeing our relations with our tremendous corporate supporters and event sponsors. Kelly is responsible for all Event Exhibitions and Event Sponsorship.

Starr Brown


Director of Projects & Technology
Georgia, United States

Dawn Aitken


Associate Director of Operations
Florida, United States

The Associate Director of Operations ensures the smooth business operations of the OWASP Foundation for its community, staff, and Board. Additionally this role directly supports the executive team of the Foundation to professionally and artfully maintain, monitor, and resolve matters that impact the organization’s ability to deliver on its mission.

Lauren Thomas


Associate Director of Events
Florida, United States

The Associate Director of Events is responsible for planning and delivering events for our global community. This position is the go-to person for the community, staff, and vendors and will coordinate event details from a big-picture viewpoint to create the overall experiences for attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and vendors.

Hayden Corry


Operations Support Associate
Arizona, United States

The Operations Support Associate assists the OWASP team, providing essential support across various departments, including Membership, Chapters, Events, and Corporate Relations. This role contributes to the smooth functioning of the organization and enables OWASP to effectively serve its global community.

Christian Capellan


Principal IT Architect
Florida, United States

The Principal IT Architect is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the technology roadmap to meet the Foundation's evolving needs. As a key escalation point for IT support, this role ensures staff and members receive prompt, expert assistance while championing scalable, cloud-first solutions to drive operational excellence.

Heather Kennedy


Events Coordinator
Louisiana, United States

The Events Coordinator assists the Associate Director of Events in planning and delivering events for our global community. This role involves coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and collaborating with vendors and team members to ensure events run smoothly.