Kendra Cooley
About Kendra Cooley
Kendra Cooley is an Information Security and IT Leader with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. She currently works at Doppel and has previously held significant positions at Vidyard, Mailchimp, and Flock Safety, among others.
Current Role at Doppel
Kendra Cooley serves as the Information Security & IT Leader at Doppel since 2024. In this role, she oversees the organization's information security strategy and IT operations. Her responsibilities include ensuring the protection of sensitive data and implementing security measures that align with industry standards. Cooley's expertise in information security is integral to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Doppel's information systems.
Previous Experience at Vidyard
Kendra Cooley worked as the Security Lead at Vidyard for a brief period in 2023. During her two months in this role, she contributed to enhancing the company's security posture. Her focus was on identifying vulnerabilities and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with information security.
Background in Information Security at Mailchimp
Cooley held the position of Information Security Program Manager at Mailchimp from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she was responsible for leading corporate security initiatives in the Greater Atlanta Area. Her work involved developing security programs that protected the organization from potential threats and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Experience at Flock Safety
At Flock Safety, Kendra Cooley served as the Head of Information Security & IT from 2021 to 2023. She built the Information Security and IT functions from the ground up, integrating them into all aspects of the business. Cooley successfully led the company's SOC 2 compliance efforts, ensuring that security practices were adopted across departments such as HR, Legal, Engineering, Product, and Sales.
Educational Background in Digital Forensics
Kendra Cooley studied at Davenport University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Digital Forensics from 2013 to 2016. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in information security principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.