Matthew DeMaria

Matthew DeMaria is a dedicated full-time faculty member at Penn State Shenango, where he coordinates the Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations and Information Technology majors. With over two decades of experience in information technology and academia, Matthew has contributed his expertise to some of the most renowned organizations, including Bank of America, The Walt Disney Company, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, and Pierpont Community and Technical College. He worked directly with many major government agencies, such as the Department of Justice, the FBI, NOAA, the Office of the Secretary of State, and NASA. Additionally, Matthew is a dedicated mentor for the Hickory High School Cyber Patriot Competition teams, nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

Matthew was a contributor to the West Virginia Cybersecurity Strategic Initiative. Matthew played a role in advancing the cybersecurity field in the state. Professionally, Matthew is an active member of InfraGard and frequently participates in industry conferences and events. His commitment to fostering cybersecurity talent extends to his local community, where he collaborates with the Lindenpointe Development Corporation and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, aiming to expand the presence of cybersecurity professionals in western Pennsylvania.

In recognition of his contributions, Matthew was awarded the National Science Foundation C5 Teaching Fellowship in 2017. In 2024, he was honored by the PSU/NSA CAE for his exceptional community outreach and additionally was named a 2024 Penn State Global Learning Fellow.