Women in Security Forum Steering Committee and Subcommittees
The SIA Women in Security Forum’s mission 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 (formerly Membership) is responsible for the WISF Ambassador program and oversees the recruitment of Members into the Women in Security Forum | Chair: Mina Rawji |
| LeadHER (new) subcommittee is responsible for the annual WISF/ASIS event of the same name. | Co-Chairs: Kasia Hanson, Elaine Palome |
| NavigateHER (formerly Professional Development) subcommittee is responsible for providing the women in security with relevant content (podcast/webinar/online library) and coaching. Subject matter shall be equally divided between professional development and self-care. | Co-Chairs: Kasia Hanson, Beth Anderson |
| UpliftHER (formerly Charitable Giving) subcommittee is responsible for putting WISF’s mission into action through acts of kindness tied to signature ISC bi-annual events. | Co-Chairs: Margie Gurwin, Katie Krug |
| AmplifiHER (formerly Scholarship) subcommittee is responsible for the creation of a scholarship fund that enables women in security with education opportunities and will oversee Power 100, Progress and any other awards for women within security. | Co-Chairs: Tia Eskandari, Martha Entwistle |
| IlluminateHER (formerly PR and Marketing) subcommittee is responsible for outbound public relations and collaboration with the Security Industry Association PR/marketing teams. Attention will be paid to website content and quarterly newsletter. | Co-Chairs: Candice Aragon, Jenna Hardie |
| StrengthenHER (new) subcommittee is responsible for shepherding women owned businesses and matchmaking for those interested in pursuing entrepreneurial pathways within security. | Co-Chairs: Tracy Larson, Sheryl Pickney-Mass |
| PropelHER (new) subcommittee is responsible for the feeder program of collegiate and professional female athletes into the security industry. | Co-Chairs: Alice DiSanto, Shawn Ruddo |
| SupportHER (new) subcommittee is responsible for male allyship through intentional, positive, and conscious actions to exercise one’s sphere of influence to hardwire bridges and inroads for women within the security industry. | Chair: Chris Peterson |
RISE Steering Committee
RISE 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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- Chair: Dakota Mackie, business development manager, Northland Controls (Term ends 2025)
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- Vice Chair: Kelly Ann Christensen, marketing manager, BCD (Term ends 2027)
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- AcceleRISE Subcommittee Chair: Erin Grippo, senior manager, product operations, Brivo (Term ends 2025)
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- Content Subcommittee Chair: Tanner LaRocque, marketing director, Evolon (Term ends 2026)
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- Scholarship Subcommittee Chair: Kristin Shockley, manager, segment marketing, Genetec (Term ends 2026)
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- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Subcommittee Chair: Tristin Vacarro, owner, Vaccaro Copywriting & Marketing Solutions (Term ends 2025)
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- Jonah Azarcon, deputy project leader, M.C. Dean (Term ends 2027)
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- Krystina Beach, marketing communications manager, ASSA ABLOY (Term ends 2027)
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- Andres Capous, regional sales manager, Velasea (Term ends 2027)
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- Joey Joy, distribution channel account manager, March Networks (Term ends 2027)
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- Ryan Knoll, director, business development, AmeriCom (Term ends 2027)
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- Tim Loth, sales engineer team lead, i-PRO (Term ends 2026)
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- Jackie Paryz, director, sales, technology solutions, Securitas (Term ends 2027)
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- Itzel Portillo, marketing specialist, Allegion (Term ends 2027)
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- Amanda Powell, marketing manager, Boon Edam (Term ends 2025)
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- Nicole Rigby, team lead, distribution operations, Axis Communications (Term ends 2026)
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- Keyser Santana, global security strategist and business execution senior manager, Pratt & Whitney (Term ends 2025)
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- Constantine Tremouliaris, integrated solutions specialist, ASSA ABLOY (Term ends 2025)
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- KeShia Thomas, brand and solutions manager, Allegion (Term ends 2027)
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- Mfon Ubaha, business development manager, i-PRO (Term ends 2027)
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- Sarah Webel, human resources generalist, SAGE Integration (Term ends 2027)
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- Lauren Yonis, global events manager, acre (Term ends 2027)
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