Joan C. Smith

About Joan C. Smith

Hi, I’m Joan. Thanks for stopping by! I possess over 10 years of experience in HIPPA compliance along with presentation skills. I have trained mid level managers in the HR and Mentoring spaces fostering collaboration through training and team engagement. I am open to opportunities in GRC (Governance, Risk Compliance), Compliance, Risk Management, HIPAA Compliance, Security Analyst, Information Security, IT Support.I am currently leveling up my IT/Tech skills. From March 2025 to June 2025, I completed an IT Cohort program preparing participants to sit for the CompTIA Tech+ exam. I earned my CompTIA Tech+ certification on the first attempt.I completed a \"Networking Essentials\" training through Fortinet Cybersecurity in August 2025RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS/TRAININGS:• WiCys Mentoring Program (September 2025)• Networking Essentials –Fortinet (August 2025)• Google Cybersecurity Certificate Program (July 2025)• WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program (June 2025)• WiCyS Target Defense Capture The Flag challenge (June 2025)• Marymount University\'s Center for Innovative Workforce Caregiver to Breadwinner IT Fundamentals Cohort (March 2025 - June 2025)Here\'s a fun fact: I enjoy all things related to the Vegan, Whole Food Plant Based lifestyle and am a Licensed Food For Life Instructor through the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine (PCRM).Let\'s connect and collaborate!linkedin.com/in/joancsmithWebsitesites.google.com/view/joan-c-smith-portfolio/home (Portfolio)

Experience

1. Mentee

   Women In Cybersecurity Wicys

   Oct 2025 — Present

   I was selected to a year long mentoring program as a Mentee through Women In Cybersecurity (WiCys)

Education

• Arlington County Government

  Co-hort. Develop Core skills, develop short and long term goals

• Arlington County Government Human Resources Certificate program

  Certificate in Human Resources, Human Resources

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Masters of Science, Human Resources Management

• Marymount University

  Certificate ( CompTIA Tech+ IT Fundamentals+), Information Technology

• Clark Atlanta University

  Bachelor's Degree, Journalism (News Editorial)

Skills

• Exercise Physiology
• Train the Trainer
• Nonprofits
• Fitness Training
• Weight Training
• Wellness Coaching
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Interviewing
• Onboarding
• Leadership
• Journalism
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Local Government
• Public Policy
• Program Management
• Training
• Event Planning
• Policy
• Human Resources
• Strength Training
• Public Speaking
• Cardio
• Personal Training
• Management
• Health Education
• Adult Education
• Fitness Instruction
• Fitness
• Nutrition
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Health Promotion