Mauriella DiTommaso is an experienced cybersecurity and digital forensics professional currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. With over two decades of experience, she excels in leading cybersecurity and digital forensics teams, developing comprehensive policies, and managing high-profile security incidents. Mauriella has enhanced organizational cybersecurity through strategic leadership, innovative strategies, and regulatory compliance. Her role extends to academia as a program director, adjunct faculty member and course developer at Champlain College, where she manages undergraduate and graduate-level courses on digital forensics and cybersecurity, preparing future leaders in the field.

Mauriella's diverse background includes positions such as Senior Manager for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic Investigations Program Manager for the Washington State Economic Services Administration and as a Digital Forensic and Media Exploitation Specialist and Cryptologic Linguist with the U.S. Department of Defense. She holds a Master of Science in Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College, an MBA from Delaware Valley University, and dual Bachelor’s degrees from PennWest Edinboro. Additionally, she is a GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner.

In her spare time, Mauriella enjoys trail and road running, spending time outdoors with her family, and volunteering in her community through various outlets such as sports and performing arts. As a military veteran and spouse of an active-duty service member, Mauriella also enjoys supporting the military communities where she and her family have been stationed through various events and opportunities to positively impact military families, their service members, and veterans.