Course Facilitators

The facilitators of this course are Corporate Trainers & Lab Aides within SLTech and Workforce Education. They will be facilitating, grading your assignments, answering your questions, sending out announcements and emails through Canvas, and helping you with anything else you need to successfully complete this program.

Erika Hernandez, Instructor

Erika Hernandez

Hey students! I’m Erika Hernandez, and I'm excited to join you in exploring the world of IT and cybersecurity. With a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and with my years of hands-on experience in the IT field, I bring a unique blend of real-world and academic knowledge to our classroom. I currently lead the Cybersecurity Foundations program at Salt Lake Community College, helping students prepare for CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications through practical learning and real-world applications.

In addition to my teaching role, I served as the Director of IT and Security for a local company, where I manage a wide range of security protocols to keep data safe and operations secure. My passion lies in helping students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced IT industry. I look forward to learning and growing together as we work through the course material and develop a deeper understanding of cybersecurity essentials!

Alex Martin, Instructor

Hello! I'm Alex Martin and I've been teaching cybersecurity since early 2020 and have enjoyed sharing my knowledge and experience with students throughout the years.

I have my Bachelor's degree in IT and my Master's degree in Cybersecurity. I've worked in various industries like home automation, data loss prevention, banking, software development, patch management, manufacturing and IoT. My main focus is on blue team cybersecurity (protecting companies from attacks) but in order to be successful I have to learn how red teams work (hacking or attacking companies).

When I'm not working, I'm building new computers, playing video games, or riding my electric skateboard.

I look forward to teaching fun new topics related to computers and cybersecurity!

Program Coordination

Jonah Ericson, Program Coordinator

Jonah Ericson

Hello, I am Jonah, the Program Coordinator for the Web Development and Cybersecurity Workforce Programs.

My primary goal during this program is to support your learning journey and address any questions or concerns you might have about the Cybersecurity program or any other programs we offer. Whether you're seeking advice on course selection, need clarification on program requirements, or are looking for resources to enhance your learning experience, I am here to assist.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any inquiries or feedback you may have. Your academic success and well-being are of utmost importance to us.

Email: jericso9@slcc.edu phone: (801) 957-3483

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Meet Our Team

Course Facilitators

Erika Hernandez, Instructor

Alex Martin, Instructor

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Program Coordination

Jonah Ericson, Program Coordinator