Women in Security Forum Steering Committee and Subcommittees

By Geoff Kohl, Senior Director of Marketing, Security Industry Association on March 8, 2018 |


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

Accomplishments

  • Creation of the Security LeadHER conference in cooperation with ASIS International
  • Creation of the WISF Power 100, an initiative honoring 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community
  • Women in Security Forum Keynote event series at ISC West
  • Women in Security Forum Breakfast series at ISC East
  • Coordination with media for profiles of female leaders in the security industry
  • Creation of the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship, designed to further education and professional development and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce (more than $284,000 in scholarships awarded)
  • Creation of the SIA Progress Award recognizing advancement of opportunities and success for women in the security industry
  • Organizational partnership with the Women in Biometrics Awards, which recognize distinguished women leaders in the biometric identity and security industry
  • Creation of charitable giving initiatives, including the CAN DO Challenge and Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback programs

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