Constance Valarie Douris, Director

Constance Douris is a strategic leader in change management and business development with over 14 years of experience supporting federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector clients. As a board member of the National Cybersecurity Society (NCSS), she brings deep expertise in public policy, communications, and cybersecurity to help small businesses navigate a complex digital landscape. Constance translates high-level strategy into clear, actionable guidance, empowering small enterprises to improve cyber resilience and safeguard their critical information. Her passion for helping businesses succeed is rooted in her upbringing in a family of small business owners, giving her a personal understanding of the challenges they face and the essential role they play in local economies.

In her consulting career, Constance leads client engagement for multi-million-dollar federal contracts, many focused on national security. She blends academic rigor with practical experience, having led cybersecurity awareness campaigns, designed strategic IT communications, and developed training programs to enhance agency operations and align with business goals. Her work has delivered measurable improvements in mission effectiveness across defense and homeland security agencies. Through her role with NCSS, she continues to help small businesses access expert guidance, stay informed on evolving risks, and build stronger defenses in a rapidly changing threat environment.