International Relations Committee
The SIA International Relations Committee works to internationally represent and advocate for SIA members in the security industry. The committee serves as an authoritative resource for SIA members and their partners in priority international security markets beginning with the security market in Latin America. The committee is the oversight body charged with developing and executing SIA’s international outreach strategies and programming objectives designed to promote international cooperation and marketing opportunities between SIA members and various international security companies and security industry trade associations.
Key committee efforts include:
- Developing content for Expo Seguridad México conference programs
- Presenting webinar series and white papers
- Hosting committee and SIA networking programs
- Serving as an influential voice to the media and independent research firms about given markets and serving as a spokesperson for SIA’s activities online and offline
- Mentoring next-generation security leaders
- Supporting the development of SIA’s RISE and Women in Security Forum communities in the region
Meet the Committee Members
- (Committee Chair) Jason de Souza, Managing Director, Latin America & The Caribbean, Genetec
- (Committee Vice-chair) Mauricio Swain, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Grupo Kabat
- Assia Austin, Vice President Marketing & Solutions Design, Inter-Con Security
- Virginia Baez, Regional Sales Manager, Central America & Caribbean, Tyco Security Solutions, Johnson Controls
- Vanessa Cabral, Partnership Business Development Director, LATAM Supply Chain Director, LATAM Hispanics, Convergint
- Juan Pablo Coletti, Technology Director, Prosegur
- Giovanni Cordero, Regional Marketing Manager, Motorola Solutions
- Fernando Hernández, Managing Director Latam & The Caribbean, Intelligent Security Systems
- Ben Jaffe, Senior Director, Global Supplier Relations, Wesco
- Erika Niviayo, Regional Key Account Manager, G4S
- Mariana Ramirez, Marketing Manager Latam, Axis Communications
- Carolina Restelli, Regional Marketing Manager Latam, HID
- Carlos Quintanilla, Vice President, Latam Sales, LenelS2
Industry Relations Committees
Learning and Development Committee
The SIA Learning and Development Committee (formerly the Education and Training Committee) builds a qualified security workforce by identifying and creating learning, training and career development opportunities for security professionals. Its offerings include instructor-led training, online education, scholarship programs, educational conferences and forums and instructional materials and resources.
Keep Reading »Certification Committee
The Certification Committee ensures SIA certification programs adhere to the standards for the development and maintenance of sound and legally defensible certifications. The committee determines the policies and procedures under which certifications are administered and awarded.
Keep Reading »Government Relations Committee
The Government Relations Committee helps identify and advise SIA members regarding legislation, regulations and other policy trends or pending government actions affecting the security industry and makes high-level recommendations for related actions.
Keep Reading »New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards Committee
The SIA NPS Awards at ISC West is the premier industry event to recognize new and innovative security products and services. SIA NPS judges present awards in 30+ product and service categories and also recognize the annual Best New Product and Judges’ Choice Award winner out of the entries. Information on submitting entries into the SIA NPS Awards is available on the SIA NPS webpage.
Keep Reading »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.
Keep Reading »Standards Committee
The SIA Standards Committee serves as the guiding body of SIA standards programs. Its members work together to develop, promote and advocate industry standards in a coordinated effort with other standards and specification writing bodies.
The SIA Standards Committee is chaired by a member of the committee and comprised of Standards subcommittee chairs and participants with specific interest areas from the security industry.
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