Women in Security Forum Steering Committee and Subcommittees


The mission of the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) community is to engage all security professionals to promote, recruit and cultivate the leadership of women for a more inclusive and diversified industry. Through programs, professional development and networking events, the committee engages members, both men and women, who share this goal. Join the SIA Women in Security Forum to stay current on the group’s latest activities, initiatives and events.

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WISF Subcommittees

Volunteer Roles

AmbassadHER expands industry outreach through meaningful networking and oversees the recruitment of new members into the WISF community.

Co-Chairs:

  • Mina Rawji, dormakaba
  • Sahiti Ravi, dormakaba
LeadHER helps to develop the annual Security LeadHER conference, presented by SIA and ASIS International.
NavigateHER creates educational programs to support career growth and professional and personal development.

Co-Chairs:

  • Beth Anderson, Allegion
  • Emma Barkley, JCI Security Products
UpliftHER organizes philanthropic activities that advance WISF’s mission through charitable giving and community engagement, aligned with ISC’s biannual events.

Co-Chairs:

  • Katie Krug, SAGE Integration
  • Colleen Bourbonais, industrialEnet
AmplifiHER oversees the WISF Scholarship, expanding education opportunities for women in security, and manages the selection process for the annual SIA Progress Award.

Co-Chairs:

  • Tia Eskandari, Allied Universal
  • Tanya Turner, Salto Systems
IlluminateHER manages WISF public relations in collaboration with the SIA PR/marketing teams, develops the WISF monthly newsletter and oversees the WISF Power 100 program and industry media features.

Co-Chairs:

  • Candice Aragon, PSA
  • Jenna Hardie, HiveWatch
StrengthenHER provides guidance to women-owned businesses and connects aspiring entrepreneurs with opportunities and resources to drive success.

Co-Chairs:

  • Tracy Larson, WeSuite
  • Sheryl Maas, Guardian Zone
PropelHER recruits and supports collegiate and professional female athletes in pursuing impactful career opportunities within the security industry.

Co-Chairs:

  • Alice DiSanto, Autonomous Solutions
  • Shawn Ruddo, Tech Systems
SupportHER promotes male allyship by encouraging intentional, positive and conscious actions that leverage one’s sphere of influence to create inroads for women within the security industry.

Co-Chairs:

  • Chris Peterson, Vector Firm
  • Stephenie Haldane, HID
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Member Engagement and Experience Committee

The mission of the SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee is to create and evaluate initiatives that increase member participation within SIA and guide the development of member engagement strategies. The committee is also dedicated to connecting new member companies to all resources SIA has to offer.

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RISE Steering Committee

RISE committee members at ISC West meetingRISE delivers educational content and networking opportunities to young professional employees of SIA member companies and college students and recent graduates who may have employment interest in the global security industry.

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Steering Committee Members

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