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Stone Coast Fund Services

Kristen Howard

Department Manager - Technology & Chief Information Security Officer

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Kristen Howard Bio

Kristen is Stone Coast’s Department Manager of IT Infrastructure, Security, and Operations.  She also acts as the Chief Information Security Officer responsible for the strategic vision, implementation, and management of the organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure. She oversees the organization’s technology environment, security operations, incident response, and cybersecurity program.

She brings extensive experience from leading security programs across healthcare, biotech, government, education, and other regulated environments. Kristen has built and matured security functions, partnered closely with executive leadership and boards, and mentored teams to deliver sustainable, risk-based security outcomes.

Kristen earned her BS in Business Administration from Worcester State University, and her JD from Massachusetts School of Law. Kristen also holds CCISO, CISM, and CISSP certifications.