Hawa Who
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center | Cybersecurity Analyst at Carnegie Mellon University | Author | Creative Technologist | Founder of Hawa Who Shop
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Hawa Who is a Cybersecurity Analyst at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center under Carnegie Mellon University, where she protects high-performance computing systems and national research infrastructure. With a background that spans digital security, literature, and fashion, Hawa brings a multidimensional approach to problem-solving in tech. She is also the founder of Hawa Who Shop, a luxury streetwear brand inspired by Casablanca and Pucci, and the self-published author of Petals of My Heart, a poetic exploration of healing, identity, and love.
Born in Ghana and raised in New York City, Hawa’s global perspective and artistic lens inform her cybersecurity work, especially in risk communication, user trust, and ethical tech design. She uses her platform to advocate for greater diversity and emotional intelligence in STEM fields, empowering the next generation of Black women in tech to lead with purpose, not just credentials.
Whether she’s securing systems, telling stories, or curating aesthetics, Hawa builds experiences that are as intentional as they are innovative.
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