Andrea Kittelson

About Andrea Kittelson

I don’t just check boxes. I change behavior. As a results-obsessed security awareness leader and brand strategist, I translate big-picture business goals into real-world impact. Whether I’m launching global campaigns, building behavior-driven training programs, or aligning with the C-suite, I bring clarity, creativity, and a whole lot of momentum to the table. Cybersecurity? That’s my playground.People? My passion.Boring? Yeah, that word doesn’t exist in my vocabulary. With deep roots in communications, marketing, and brand management, I design experiences that stick because when people understand the why, they change the how. I’ve led enterprise-wide process transformations, built high-performing cultures, and delivered cybersecurity programs that don’t just educate…they inspire. Don’t believe me? Check out two of my favorite campaign wins: CAM Campaign — “There’s a lot of FUD out there, but Don’t Stop Believin’!”I teamed up with a band to create a full CAM cover song, giving teammates the tools (and the soundtrack) to stay cyber smart. & list=RDzOSRhC0vr0A & start_radio=1 The Shield to Fork eCookbookEveryone eats—so why not bring security to the table? I partnered with an incredible team to blend food, fun, and cybersecurity into a digital cookbook that turned awareness into something personal and memorable. https://shieldtofork.rockwellautomation.com/index.html Oh, and I founded the Security Awareness Professionals Community—because lifting others, sharing knowledge, and raising the bar for our entire industry isn’t just a belief…it’s the standard. Let’s build something unforgettable.

Experience

1. Sr Cybersecurity Awareness Grc Manager

   HealthEquity

   Feb 2025 — Present

   I lead the charge in human risk management by turning awareness into action and teammates into our strongest line of defense. Partnering across departments—from IT to People to Compliance—I design and drive strategic initiatives that reduce risk by educating, empowering, and engaging our workforce.Through a data-informed, behavior-based approach, I develop and execute comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs aligned with policies, procedures, and evolving threats. My work isn\'t just about checking a training box—it\'s about building a security-first culture where people aren’t the weakest link—they’re the game-changers. People aren’t the problem. They’re the solution. And I make sure they know it.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Bachelor of Science Degree, Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management

  2002 — 2006

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  MS, Career and Technical Education

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Diversity Training
• Faculty Development
• Organizational Learning
• Strategic Communications
• Employee Training
• Program Coordination
• Marketing Strategy
• Higher Education
• Teaching Adults
• Internet Explorer
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Medical Education
• Workshop Facilitation
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Computer Security
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Computer Concepts
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Training Delivery
• Marketing Communications
• Software Implementation
• Coaching
• Software Training
• Staff Development
• Training
• Organizational Development
• Project Implementation
• Conflict Resolution
• Educational Technology
• Creative Development
• Student Development
• Hands-on Training
• Emr
• Technology Implementation
• Epic (Electronic Medical Records Software)