About Me

Dr. Cynthia Sutherland, known as Dr.CyS®, is a triumphant survivor, accomplished author, dynamic educator, and inspiring public speaker who empowers survivors of childhood sexual abuse to overcome mental, emotional, and spiritual obstacles while building a secure future for emerging technologies.

Her groundbreaking work includes the introduction of the A.F.T.R. Framework in her book, "Letters to My Brown Girls: 4-Phases to a Liberated Life Beyond Childhood Sexual Abuse," equipping survivors with the tools to transcend their pasts. Through "Letters to My Brown Girls", she introduces the transformative A.F.T.R. Framework offering survivors grounding exercises, YouTube Playlists, and heartfelt letters, enabling them to transcend their pasts. Dr. Sutherland's life journey, from being a teenage mother on welfare to a courageous Army Veteran who shattered a 60-year generational curse of childhood sexual abuse, exemplifies unwavering determination and achievement and serves as a companion to survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Her resilience is evident as she simultaneously exceled in roles such as a Chief Information Security Officer for Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Representative and Global Chair of a NATO security board while earning a Doctorate in Cybersecurity.

As a trailblazing figure in cybersecurity, she made history as FEMA's first Senior Executive Service (SES)-level Chief Information Security Officer, revolutionizing FEMA's cybersecurity services. Her expertise extends to critical areas like Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Industrial Control Systems, and Supply Chain Risk Management. 

Dr. Sutherland's commitment extends to academia, advocating for the integration of cybersecurity content into nontechnical education through her groundbreaking published works such as the C3 (Cybersecurity Content Curriculum) Framework. 

She is a beacon of empowerment, illuminating pathways to healing, empowerment, and a more secure digital future.