In her 20 plus years of experience in human resources, coaching and recruiting on the cybersecurity level, Liz has served clients as a partner, trusted advisor and cheerleader



NEWBURYPORT, MA, November 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Liz Vagenas has been recognized for achievement in human resources, coaching and recruiting on the cybersecurity level.

Ms. Vagenas has distinguished herself as the founder of Path Defined Inc., a role she has held since 2000. For over two decades, she has built a reputation as an expert in coaching, consulting and recruiting within the cybersecurity sector. Her work at Path Defined, Inc. encompasses coaching clients through executive career and life transitions, recruiting for client organizations, guiding clients through organizational changes and providing consulting services. Additionally, she serves on the advisory board of an executive search firm, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing leadership and talent acquisition in her field.

As a life coach her focus is on the areas of executive, career and personal life transitions. Some of her most interesting work is in helping people manage and overcome the challenges of life's transitions—drawing from her personal and professional experiences, she addresses a broad scope of issues ranging from dealing with loss to starting a new career.

On a corporate level she assists her clients in improving employee retention, advises on career changes and relocations, and helps define pathways to rewarding and successful careers.

She is an industry vertical advisor for Level 5 Partners, a 20-year global executive search and consulting company. In this position, she assists cybersecurity clients in executive recruiting on both a full-time and fractional basis, as well as consulting with clients to address company growth, restructuring, employee retention, and improving company culture globally. Additional attention will surround the cybersecurity domain, addressing both the software and automotive industries, including autonomous and automobile electrification.

Her Podcast Series has featured talented authors and corporate leaders around the world. They discuss how each and every one has managed changes and transitions, and have successfully moved forward.

Her upcoming book, 'Hope and Happiness' will be released next year.

Her community involvement has included working with The Boston Minstrels Group, comprised of singers and musicians who volunteer their time to the homeless, and serving on the advisory committee of Community Gems, a Boston-based organization that collaborates year round to raise money and creative initiatives that meet the diverse needs of the youth and families of the greater Boston area.

From 2011 to 2015, she was the radio talk show host for BlogTalkRadio, engaging listeners on topics related to personal growth and professional development.

Ms. Vagenas' expertise in cybersecurity recruitment was honed during her tenure as managing director and cybersecurity recruiter at Philip Madison in the Greater Boston area from 2008 to 2025. In this capacity, she specialized in executive recruitment within the cybersecurity industry, earning recognition for her ability to place candidates in high-level roles and foster successful collaborations with chief executive officers globally.

Earlier, Ms. Vagenas served as a consultant with Creative Business & Management Consultants from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, she worked as a human resources manager at a large Boston law firm after spending four and a half years on the staff of a prominent trial lawyer in Boston. Her professional journey began after graduating from college when she moved from Indiana to New York City to pursue a career as a professional dancer, performing for four and a half years before transitioning into the corporate sector.

In addition to her primary roles, Ms. Vagenas has contributed her expertise as an advisory board member for an executive search firm beginning in 2025 and as a board member and author for Applaud Women Magazine since 2010. Her ability to guide individuals through significant transitions is rooted in her own experiences overcoming adversity and adapting to change. She is particularly proud of her impact as a coach, recruiter and consultant, having facilitated hundreds of successful placements and maintained consistent repeat business with clients worldwide.

Ms. Vagenas' academic background includes earning a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. She credits her success not only to her formal education but also to the values instilled during her upbringing on a farm as the youngest of 11 children. She cites her mother's example of compassion and service as instrumental in shaping her approach to leadership and client support.

Ms. Vagenas was featured as an author in ThreatLocker Magazine in September 2026, sharing insights on cybersecurity leadership.

Born in Indianapolis, Ms. Vagenas is the mother of two sons who have achieved distinction in music — one performing with Michael Bublé for two decades as his first hired musician, and the other establishing an international career as a classical pianist. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys volunteering with those experiencing homelessness, spending time with children and supporting friends and members of her community through social engagement and acts of kindness.

Looking ahead, Ms. Vagenas intends to focus more exclusively on coaching while continuing to provide exceptional support for her clients and increasing her involvement in community initiatives. Her enduring commitment to service underscores every aspect of her work and personal life, making her a respected leader in both professional circles and civic endeavors.

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