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Derek Hines, M.S., currently serves as a Cyber Communications & Marketing Analyst at Cyber Florida: The Florida Center for Cybersecurity, where responsibilities include coordinating with speakers, vendors, and stakeholders, as well as developing outreach plans for events. Previously, Derek held roles as Communication and Outreach Graduate Assistant, Regional Conference Director at AMA University of South Florida, and Assistant Director of High Impact Practices, among others. With a background in marketing and outreach strategies, Derek also gained experience in digital marketing and athletics communications. Derek obtained a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of South Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Advertising with a minor in Psychology from the same institution.