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Created in honor of the late cybersecurity visionary and co-founder of Coalfire Systems, Inc. – the Richard E. Dakin Fund supports scholarship programs at several colleges and universities – offering opportunities to promising college students studying cybersecurity and related fields.
The Fund provides support for scholarship programs that have demonstrated excellent cybersecurity curricula and investments in the field. Recipient institutions include the University of Washington, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Denver, Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Denver, and Cascadia College in Bothell, Washington.
Mr. Dakin, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy West Point and the University of Oklahoma, was dedicated to advancing the field of cybersecurity, and the Fund carries his commitment forward through skills training and educational programs to feed the funnel of cybersecurity talent in the United States. By supporting today’s emerging thinkers, the Dakin Fund is hoping to ensure that cybersecurity and related fields will remain robust and consequential areas of study.
Scholarships are funded through the generosity of family, friends and business associates – including Tom McAndrew, Coalfire CEO and Cascadia College Foundation Board of Director Emeritus, and Alan Ferguson and Kennet Westby, Mr. Dakin’s founding partners at Coalfire, and other leaders cross the cybersecurity industry.
“The Dakin Scholarship makes a real difference in the lives of many highly talented students who wish to pursue a career in the cybersecurity field,” said Alan Ferguson. “Dakin Fund scholarships are designed to identify and nurture talent, creating opportunities to help talented and capable students pursue a career in cybersecurity— for students who may not have had the financial means to do so otherwise.”
Raine Johnson, one of six Dakin recipients this year, is working toward an Associate’s degree in Science in Computer and Electrical Engineering – in preparation for transferring to a four-year institution to continue his studies in cybersecurity. Raine recognizes the importance of technological advancement and believes in its ability to address some of the greatest challenges faced by our world. He is excited to be on the forefront of change and is enthusiastic to see how technology can improve the lives of others.
Raine is determined to fund his education as independently as possible so he does not have to rely as much on his mother who cares for foster children. This scholarship will go a long way to help him do that.
Raine Johnson, one of six Dakin recipients this year, is working toward an Associate’s degree in Science in Computer and Electrical Engineering – in preparation for transferring to a four-year institution to continue his studies in cybersecurity. Raine recognizes the importance of technological advancement and believes in its ability to address some of the greatest challenges faced by our world. He is excited to be on the forefront of change and is enthusiastic to see how technology can improve the lives of others.
Raine is determined to fund his education as independently as possible so he does not have to rely as much on his mother who cares for foster children. This scholarship will go a long way to help him do that.“With this opportunity you’ve given me, I now have the opportunity to further my goals and ambitions. I always knew I wanted to go to college, but after I started attending, I realized how quickly the cost added up. I would’ve dropped out had there been no funding to support me and for that, I greatly appreciate it. I hope to one day use the knowledge I gain from school to help solve many of the world’s problems.”
The Cascadia College Foundation provides essential financial assistance to students through scholarships, grants, and other forms of aid – and supports important college programs. Through our support, we enhance student success and strengthen Cascadia College’s community.
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