Licole Bursey is an accomplished IT Cybersecurity professional and the Chief Operating Officer of Tekhub Labs, driven by her passion for technology and empowering underserved communities. A trailblazer from a young age, Licole earned both a high school diploma and two associate degrees by 18. She continued her education at Talladega College, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science while serving as Miss Talladega College 2018–2019. Licole’s career highlights include earning industry certifications such as ITF Tech Fundamentals, CompTIA Security+, and AWS Cloud Practitioner through NPower, a non-profit where she advanced her technical and professional skill set. After transitioning fully into cybersecurity, she used her challenges to fuel her advocacy for inclusivity and awareness in tech. As a speaker, Licole delivers powerful insights on breaking barriers, championing diversity, and building equitable futures in cybersecurity, education, and beyond.