Doreen Joseph is a third year Ph.D. student in Computer Science at UC Davis. She earned a B.S. in Cyber Security Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from George Mason University. Broadly defined, her research interests include network security, applications of machine learning in cyber security, securing the Internet of Things (IoT), and the design of cyber-resilient systems. Currently, she is pursuing research in firmware reverse engineering for IoT security. Doreen is committed to public service and is eager to empower students who are underrepresented and marginalized in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She aims to be a global advocate for accessible, inclusive, and equitable high-quality education for all. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, exploring nature, and exercising.