The next event of the Eastern Oregon Forum is in February:
"AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Cybersecurity"
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden, Pendleton
Science and Technology Building, Room ST-200
Cost: $5 per person, FREE Admission for Students
EO Forum February Flyer
Forum participants are:
Sergio Ortega is the Business Development Lead AI/ML for State and Local Government (SLG) at Amazon Web Services. With over 20 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Analytics, Sergio has worked for companies like Microsoft Corporation as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence and Hewlett Packard. Sergio is a trained Data Scientist from City University of New York, has an MBA from Warwick University in the UK and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a specialty in Cybernetics from De La Salle University.
Robert Theriault is the Computer Science Teacher at Hermiston High School and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Blue Mountain Community College, where he instructs courses in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Possessing a master's degree in Cybersecurity and an MBA, Robert brings a wealth of expertise to his educational roles.
For more information about the EO Forum, please contact: Jen Merritt at
InterMountain Education Service District at jen.merritt@imesd.k12.or.us.
The EO Forum is a collaborative effort between Blue Mountain Community College; InterMountain Education Service District; the East Oregonian; American Association of University Women; and Harriet Isom, a former United States ambassador who also serves on the committee.