Natasha R. Barnes, Cisa
About Natasha R. Barnes, Cisa
Natasha R. Barnes, CISA, is the Associate Director at Protiviti, with a background in business and crisis communications management from Penn State University. She has held various roles in the fields of technology, DEI, and racial equity, and has presented at professional associations like ISACA and the IIA.
Title at Protiviti
Natasha R. Barnes currently holds the position of Associate Director at Protiviti since 2021. She has been with the company for an extensive period in various roles.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Natasha's tenure at Protiviti includes several notable positions. She served as a CEO Action for Racial Equity Fellow from 2020 to 2021, Senior Manager from 2019 to 2021, and Manager from 2017 to 2018 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Experience at Aronson LLC
Before her current role, Natasha worked at Aronson LLC. She served as a Manager from 2016 to 2017 for 11 months and as a Senior Consultant in 2016 for 8 months. These roles highlighted her expertise in management consultancy.
Positions at PwC
Natasha's early career includes significant experience at PwC in Washington D.C. Metro Area. She was a Senior Associate from 2014 to 2016, Experienced Associate from 2011 to 2014, Associate in Forensic Technology Services from 2010 to 2011, and also had an intern role in Forensic Technology Services in 2010.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Natasha has demonstrated leadership in various internal initiatives. She has been actively involved in the Multicultural Employee Network Group, Mental Health & Well-Being ENG, and Gender Equality in Technology and Information Technology ENG. Additionally, she engaged in Social & Racial Justice Committees and co-founded the firm's Racial Equity Advisory Council.
Educational Background
Natasha holds degrees from Penn State University, where she studied Business with a French Minor and focused on Crisis Communications Management. She earned a B.S. in Security and Risk Analysis and a B.A. in Advertising/Public Relations.
Public Speaking and Professional Engagement
Natasha has presented at professional associations such as ISACA and the IIA on technology and DEI topics. Additionally, she co-leads engagements with alliances including ALPFA, Ascend, Black is Tech, and NABA.