Stacy Thayer, Ph.D., MBA

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DISC Type : Di

Director of CyberPsychology at Norfolk State University

Leesburg, Virginia, United States

Overview

Dr. Stacy Thayer is the Director of CyberPsychology at Norfolk State University, combining her PhD and MBA to specialize in human factors and technology. She founded the international "Source Conference" cybersecurity series, showcasing her event strategy expertise. Colleagues describe her as an innovative, committed, and dynamic professional.

Stacy is deeply engaged in understanding technologys societal impact, researching how digital platforms influence political polarization and online communication. She actively advocates for digital well-being, emphasizing the human element behind the screen and the risk of employee burnout in the tech industry.

She created and ran Source Conference, a global brand of cybersecurity events in cities like Boston, Barcelona, Dublin, and Seattle.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Confident

Friendly Challenger

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Cyberpsychology
As the Director of CyberPsychology at Norfolk State University, her work focuses on the intersection of human behavior, technology, and cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Events
Founded and operated the global "Source Conference" series, demonstrating deep expertise in building communities and generating revenue through large-scale tech events.
Digital Well-being
Highlights the importance of the human element in tech, expressing concern that companies often invest in tools while ignoring employee burnout.

Media Appearances

Stacy has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Director of CyberPsychology at Norfolk State University
8-2025
Assistant Professor at Norfolk State University
3-2025
Senior Events Lead at Cobalt
2-2025 - 8-2025
Interim Program Coordinator CyberPsychology at Norfolk State University
9-2024 - 12-2025
Advisory Board Member at Hilltop Technologies

Education

2018 - 2020
MBA from California Lutheran University
2004 - 2008
PhD from Capella University

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Exp : 17 Location : Leesburg, Virginia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of CyberPsychology at Norfolk State University
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Insights For Selling To Stacy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stacy is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stacy

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stacy move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Stacy take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Stacy

Personality Compatibility


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