Kayla Bentley, from Chicago, IL (she/they), is a Junior at DePaul University studying Computer Science and Economics. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and financial services.

Kayla enjoys attending theater performances, playing The Sims, and spending time with friends. She’s involved in programs at Girls Who Code, Women in Cybersecurity, Discovery Partners Institute, and beyond. She is a passionate advocate for equity in the everyday, serving as a student leader, speaker, and ND Alliance Student Board Member.