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Winchester, Virginia, June 12th—Hakeem Thomas of Winchester-based Netmaker Communications has been named 2023 Volunteer of the Year by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Thomas received the honor during a ceremony held on June 2nd.
Among his volunteer activities, Thomas was recognized for mentoring Bloomsburg undergraduates; speaking at student conferences about academic and industry issues; and participating in career boot camps with mock interviews, resume reviews, and social-media advice for students. He was also recognized for arranging internships and helping students secure permanent positions in the cybersecurity industry as well as personally funding certification exams and training courses for over half a dozen Bloomsburg students.
“Receiving this award is a true honor,” Thomas said after the ceremony. “Bloomsburg University means the world to me; without the faculty, staff, and my fellow classmates, I would not be where I am today. So, giving back to the university and helping the next generation of Bloomsburg students is my new mission in life.”
Thomas graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2017 with a dual major in digital forensics (BS) and criminal justice (BA). He is now the lead cybersecurity engineer at Netmaker Communications and has become an acknowledged expert on IT and networking security. He serves on the board of directors for Bloomsburg University alumni association, and his volunteer work for the school continues.