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Gerri Huck, founder of Akonis, is an experienced consultant based in Montpelier, Vermont, specializing in cybersecurity change, awareness, and governance. With over 20 years in change leadership and large-scale global IT, safety, and security transformations, Gerri Huck has established herself as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels, including the C-suite, within Fortune 25 organizations.

Gerri’s professional journey is marked by a commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable transformations across people, processes, and systems. Her results-driven approach has earned her a reputation for excellence in the industry. At Akonis, Gerri Huck leads a team dedicated to enhancing organizational resilience through strategic change management, focusing on security that extends beyond technological safeguards to the people within an organization.

Certified as a Prosci Advanced Enterprise Change Management Practitioner, ADKAR specialist, and SAFe Scrum Master, Gerri Huck brings a wealth of expertise to her consulting practice. Her specialties encompass cybersecurity change initiatives, safety and cybersecurity culture change, stakeholder engagement, strategy and business alignment, C-level leadership advisory, change measurement, and agile project and program management.

Under Gerri’s leadership, Akonis offers a range of services designed to address the complex challenges of modern organizations:

·      Human Risk Management: The company provides outcome-based guidance and tools aimed at reducing safety and security risks. By identifying and mitigating human-related vulnerabilities, Gerri Huck and her team help organizations safeguard their most valuable assets.

·      Cybersecurity Culture: Moving beyond traditional awareness and training programs, Akonis helps organizations build resilient security cultures. This involves fostering a mindset of security among all employees, ensuring that security practices are ingrained in the organizational ethos.

·      Organizational Change: Effective change management requires strategic planning and meticulous execution. Gerri excels in strategy development and change mapping, ensuring that organizational transformations remain on track and achieve their desired outcomes.

Gerri’s work in cybersecurity change and governance is underpinned by her deep understanding of the critical role that people play in ensuring organizational security. She believes that true security starts with a culture that prioritizes safety and awareness at every level. Through her leadership at Akonis, Gerri Huck continues to drive meaningful change, helping organizations of all sizes navigate the complexities of cybersecurity and organizational transformation.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Gerri Huck is known for her dedication to fostering positive relationships and effective communication. Her ability to engage stakeholders, align strategies with business goals, and measure the impact of change initiatives makes her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its security posture and overall resilience.