Doreen Gonzalez-Gaboyan

Doreen Gonzalez-Gaboyan is a visionary business executive and consortium builder with deep expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, workforce development, and supply chain resilience. As President and CEO of Industry Workforce Solutions, she has successfully convened corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen U.S. supply chains—especially by advancing opportunities for small and mid-sized companies.

She is the architect of CyberReady®, the first national cybersecurity initiative designed for SMBs, and founder of the CyberReady Consortium, which equips companies to meet Department of Defense compliance standards. Under her leadership, these programs have engaged hundreds of small and mid-sized companies, created structured cybersecurity pathways, and forged partnerships with Fortune 500 corporations, federal agencies, and national advocacy organizations.

Previously, Doreen served as Director of Engagement at Purdue University, where she advanced cybersecurity apprenticeship programs and led strategic planning for the Navy. At Purdue Northwest, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Steel Consortium, a regional hub for industry collaboration, technology integration, and workforce pipeline development—experience that underscores her ability to identify, align, and strengthen complex supply chains.

Beyond her executive leadership, Doreen is a committed advocate for community benefits agreements, ensuring that large-scale infrastructure and workforce investments deliver meaningful economic outcomes to local residents and small businesses. She has authored influential works on supply chain readiness in the cybersecurity and energy sectors, providing thought leadership that connects economic growth with equitable community impact.

Doreen holds a B.A. in Business with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Business Development from Purdue University Calumet. She is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), WBENC-certified business, and NMSDC-certified business.

Her proven track record of consortium leadership, industry collaboration, and community advocacy positions her as a trusted leader in building large-scale initiatives that both strengthen national supply chains and expand opportunities for small and mid-sized companies.