Speaker

Rob Chavez has been with SHRM since 2017 and is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all IT-related security, data privacy, regulatory and compliance aspects for the organization.  

Chavez has over 20 years of experience in the information technology security, data assurance, and cybersecurity incident response field.

Prior to joining SHRM, Chavez worked in various sectors such as law (Cooley, LLP), nonprofit (Association of American Medical Colleges), higher education (Georgetown University), and commercial services (Symantec).

Chavez earned a master’s degree in Technology Security Management from Georgetown University, a bachelor’s degree from Strayer University and holds numerous information security industry certifications including an (ISC)² CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and an ISACA CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).

Chavez lives with his partner of 26 years in Alexandria, VA.