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Joan Labay-Marquez serves as Assistant Director for Graduate Studies at the Dreeben School of Education, University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), where she has taught undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses since 2016. A licensed Texas attorney with extensive legal practice experience, she bridges law, education, and cybersecurity through her academic and professional work.
Her educational credentials include:
- J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1990
- M.Jur., St. Mary’s University School of Law, summa cum laude, 2022
- B.A, St. Mary’s University, cum laude, 1987
Labay-Marquez's research converges at the intersection of legal frameworks and emerging technologies. Her expertise spans cybersecurity law ethics, higher education compliance, employment regulations, and public health policy. Current work emphasizes ethical AI implementation in health education and technology-driven solutions for adult learners, reflecting her commitment to developing robust legal and educational infrastructures for evolving digital landscapes.
Recent publications reveal a strategic focus on preparing professionals for technological disruptions through ethical governance frameworks and learner-centered pedagogical models, with particular attention to equity and accessibility challenges.
Notable recognitions include:
- CCVI Grant Recipient 'Sisters Supporting Women for a Better World' (2021)
- UIW Connelly Leadership Award (2020)
- AIAA Harry Staubs Award (2018)
- AIAA Educator Achievement Award (2013)
She directs significant grant-funded initiatives like the CCVI 'Sisters Supporting Women' project while providing strategic leadership through editorial board service for the NASPA Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education. Her advisory roles extend to national organizations including Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) where she serves as San Antonio Affiliate Vice President.
Professional engagement encompasses the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, International Association of Privacy Professionals, and State Bar of Texas, where she leverages her municipal prosecution background to advance cybersecurity compliance standards and educational policy frameworks.
