Dr. Joan Labay-Marquez

Dr. Joan Labay-Marquez is an experienced educator and administrator who brings over 9 years of experience in higher education management, program development, and strategic planning with a strong foundation in promoting diversity and inclusion in faith-based educational settings. Dr. Labay-Marquez is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, member of the American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and a licensed attorney in Texas.

Her scholarly work includes understanding the needs of adult learners and effectively integrating technology for online education. Her research interests focus on the ethical and responsible use of AI and the importance of transparency and accountability to protect privacy and security and promote inclusion.

Bachelor of Arts, Minor Pre-Law, 1987

Juris Doctor, 1990

Master of Jurisprudence, Concentration in Education, Compliance, Business Law & Risk Management; Cyber and Data Security, 2021

Graduate Studies Coordinator, Dreeben School of Education (2014 – present)

Adjunct, School of Math, Science & Engineering (UIW) (2022 – present)

Practicing Faculty, St. Mary’s University School of Law (2023 – present)

Law in Higher Education

Legal Issues in Student Affairs

Law & Ethics in Cybersecurity

Risk Management & Policy in Cybersecurity

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Internship in Computer Information Systems & Cybersecurity 

Seminar in Computer Information Systems & Cybersecurity

Orientation in Computer Information Systems & Cybersecurity 

Texas School Law

Employment Law & Human Resources 

Leadership Roles:

Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

NEISD Space and Engineering Technologies Academy (SETA) Board Member

Vice President, San Antonio Affiliate Chapter, Women in Cybersecurity (WicyS)

Active Memberships:

State Bar of Texas

American Bar Association

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)

International Association of Privacy Professional (IAPP)

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)

UIW Certificate of Recognition, DSE Research Symposium Reviewer (2021)

CCVI Grant “Sisters Supporting Women for a Better World for YWGLP (2021)

Service to the Profession:

Pro-Bono legal services (2021 – present)

Service to the Community:

Director, Young Women’s Global Leadership Program (2021 – 2022)

Faculty Lead, Cybersecurity Awareness Outreach (2022 – present)

Service to the University (2021-Present):

Committee Member, School of Engineering, Computer Information Systems and Cyber Security, Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) 2023 – present

Committee Member, DSE subcommittee, Recruiting Taskforce (2022 – present)

Committee Member, DSE, subcommittee, Curriculum for AI Certificate (2024)