Zane Winders

Peer Mentor Chair

Introduction

Zane Winders is a cybersecurity student at Purdue University Northwest pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity with a Minor in Organizational Leadership as an honors student.

A former professional ballet dancer and teacher, Zane brings discipline, precision and creativity to technology and cybersecurity. He serves as an apprentice security analyst with the Indiana Cyber Network, President of the ROAR Cyber Club and Co-Chair for Peer Mentorship on the Honors Student Advisory Board.

Additionally, Zane is a Cyber Champion with Purdue Systems Security and a VICEROY Scholar recognized for leadership in cybersecurity education and workforce development. Drawing on both artistic and technical experience, he is dedicated to advancing secure, innovative solutions that protect people and organizations in a connected world.