Eberechi (Ebbie) Ugwu-Amole is the President and CEO of Captiva Solutions, a woman-owned cybersecurity consulting and training firm dedicated to advancing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) across critical industries. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity and two decades as a recognized trainer, Eberechi has empowered hundreds of professionals and mission-driven organizations to meet and exceed compliance with CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NERC CIP standards.

A thought leader and trusted advisor, Eberechi holds more than 15 top-tier certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, PMP, and multiple CMMC credentials. She brings unmatched credibility to her work—yet remains deeply approachable and grounded. Her passion for transforming lives through education inspired the creation of her Real-Skills-for-Real-Jobs® (RS4RJ®) training methodology, which blends technical rigor with practical relevance to ensure learners not only pass exams but thrive in real-world roles.

Eberechi leads Captiva Solutions with a vision that fuses innovation, compliance, and community impact. As an official Approved Publishing Partner (APP), Approved Training Provider (ATP), and Candidate CMMC Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), Captiva stands at the forefront of cybersecurity readiness, education, and assurance.

Her students and clients often say: “Ebbie doesn’t just teach—she connects. She listens, she challenges, and she inspires you to rise to your full potential.” That human connection—rooted in empathy, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose—is the heart of her leadership.