MaKayla McCartan 

Cybersecurity | 2024

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

MaKayla McCartan is a Junior studying Cybersecurity with minors in Organizational Leadership and Sociology. She is currently from Carlisle, PA and continues her involvement in giving back to the community at Purdue. She is a Resident Assistant for University Residences and is a Peer Educator for University Residences Multicultural Connections. She is also the treasurer for Women in Cybersecurity and was a host for Rising Professionals.In her free time, she plays the bassoon in the Purdue bands and orchestra program and is interning for Purdue Research and Computing. She also enjoys taking trips to travel to new cities and taking the time to explore nature through hiking and camping. MaKayla aspires to work in Pen Testing in cybersecurity. PFSB is providing the opportunity for MaKayla to give back to the Purdue Community further and develop as a leader while engaging with Purdue's distinguished alumni.