The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) held a Congressional Public Policy Briefing on Cybersecurity on April 8, 2025, at Florida International University (FIU) in Washington, D.C.
The briefing brought together a diverse group of experts in the cybersecurity field to have an in-depth dialogue on current public policy issues that affect the U.S. Hispanic and Portuguese communities.
Pictured from left to right: John Warther, Green Hills Software; Geoff Browning, ServiceNow; Dr. David Mussington, University of Maryland School of Public Policy; and Aaron Arriaga, Herren Associates
Our esteemed panel of speakers included our moderator, CHLI Alumni Class of 2021, Aaron Arriaga, Senior Consultant at Herren Associates; John Warther, Vice President of Government Programs at Green Hills Software; Dr. David Mussington, Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy; Geoff Browning, Director of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at ServiceNow; and Dr. Selcuk Ulugac, Professor at Florida International University.
The program began with introductory remarks from our moderator, Aaron Arriaga, where he highlighted the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding critical infrastructure, businesses, and national security. He also emphasized why the Hispanic community’s understanding of cybersecurity is vital for both digital safety and bridging the digital divide.
The panelists engaged in an insightful discussion covering key topics such as emerging cyber threats, the role of government in improving cybersecurity, and the risks associated with the growing reliance on AI and embedded systems. They explored the need for stronger cybersecurity policies, the steps industries and individuals can take to protect themselves, and the implications of a knowledge gap in cybersecurity for various demographic groups.
The discussion also delved into the critical need for collaboration between the public and private sectors to strengthen U.S. infrastructure resilience against evolving cyber threats. Panelists shared innovative approaches to cybersecurity, highlighting best practices and the significance of proactive engagement to safeguard against digital risks.
The briefing concluded with a Q&A session, where audience members had the opportunity to interact with the experts and deepen their understanding of the cybersecurity challenges facing the U.S. today.
Special thank you to FIU’s Future of AI and Policy Fly in group for attending.
Thank you to our sponsors: Florida International University, Dominion Energy, Amazon, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Capital One, Green Hills Software, Chevron, Dell Technologies, and PepsiCo.
To view a full recording of the CHLI Public Policy Briefing, click here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QQdnwtPmyY4?si=RRfGEBeOVbkip16_
To view pictures of the event, click here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC8mCS
ABOUT CHLI:
The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is the premier organization founded by former Members of Congress to advance economic prosperity with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. CHLI is dedicated to advancing the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought and fostering a broad awareness of the heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent.
For more information about CHLI and its programs, please contact Mary Ann Gomez Orta at mgomezorta@chli.org