Taurean Russell joined IALR in October 2024 as the first Vice President of Information Technology. With over 20 years of specialized and diverse expertise in information technology operations and cybersecurity, Russell is an accomplished IT professional with a history of leading efforts to strengthen the resiliency and security of organizations in highly regulated industries.
Russell’s experience includes most recently serving as Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Winston-Salem State University, where he managed the university’s IT infrastructure and security programs. In 2023, Cyber Defense Magazine recognized him as one of the Top Global CISOs. He has held numerous leadership roles across diverse industries, including healthcare, higher education, manufacturing and the U.S. Army. His expertise includes information security, risk management, IT operations and strategic planning.
Russell earned degrees, including an A.A.S., B.S. and an M.S. in Information Technology from American Military University.
