Volunteer of the Month: Celebrating Klaudia Starula

We are delighted to celebrate Klaudia Starula as our Volunteer of the Month for February.

As a Penetration Testing Service Delivery Coordinator at Hitachi, Klaudia works at the forefront of cybersecurity. Her role in “ethical hacking” involves managing teams that test systems for vulnerabilities to keep them safe from threats—a career that perfectly demonstrates the exciting, real-world application of tech and logic.

Going the Extra Mile

Impact often starts with showing up, and Klaudia truly went the distance. She traveled out of her local area to support Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School’s career fair to share her expertise in person. This dedication is what makes the F4S community so special; our volunteers don’t just share their knowledge—they invest their time and energy into making a genuine connection with the next generation.

Demystifying “Ethical Hacking”

During her session, Klaudia pulled back the curtain on the world of cybersecurity. In a world where students are constantly online, hearing from someone who protects national energy infrastructure is incredibly powerful. 

Real Impact in the Classroom

The feedback from Chinyere Nnaukwu-Kalu Nkwocha, Careers Advisor at Bishop Ullathorne, highlighted how much it meant to the students to have a relatable role model in the room. By seeing someone like Klaudia—working in a high-stakes, “offensive” security role—the students began to see themselves in a field that might have previously felt out of reach.

Why We Celebrate Our Volunteers

Our volunteers are the heart of F4S. Whether they are driving 50 minutes to a school or joining a session virtually, they are bridging the gap between classroom theory and industry reality. By sharing her “lived experience” in cybersecurity, Klaudia has helped raise aspirations and potentially sparked a career path for a future ethical hacker.

Thank you, Klaudia, for your commitment, your passion for your industry, and for showing students that the future of tech is both exciting and accessible.

Inspired by Klaudia’s Story?

You don’t need to be a “hacker” to make a difference. Whether you work in finance, marketing, or operations, your journey can inspire a young person to find their own path.[Sign up to volunteer today] and help us shape the next generation of talent.