In 2021, Hala proudly joined Karthik Consulting where she continues her career in Cybersecurity as a Program Manager leading several portfolios under DHS and DoD.

Prior to this role, Hala served for over two decades as a federal cybersecurity analyst, a security manager, as an Assistant Information Systems Security Manager, and a Cyber Security Specialist under the United States Coast Guard. Before entering government service, Hala’s work history includes additional DHS and DoD components; such as the Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, and the Transportation Administration where her work in cyber flourished.

Hala is a proud mother of two children and is currently working on a degree in Information Technology Management.