Dr. Kembley Lingelbach is a tenured Associate Professor of Information Technology at Middle Georgia State University with a professional background in cybersecurity and prior DoD/USAF experience. Her work focuses on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, with an emphasis on applied research, curriculum development, and community engagement. She is actively involved in public education on cybersecurity and AI, interdisciplinary research initiatives, and local civic and environmental advocacy, combining technical expertise with a commitment to ethical, sustainable, and community-centered technology use.