Executive Committee
The Women in Defence and Security (WiDS) Executive Committee is a diverse and skilled group of volunteers dedicated to leading our programs and advancing our mandate. Our expertise spans various sectors including industry, government, military, cybersecurity, corrections, public affairs and more. Together, we engage with our community and collaborate on developing WiDS initiatives and events to promote networking, mentorship and professional development for women in Canada’s defence and security industries.
Empowered women empower us all.

Julia Scouten
WiDS President
Department of National Defence

Lorena MacKenzie
WiDS Past President
General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada

Kelly Bradshaw
WiDS Co-VP, Industry Relations
Accenture

Jennifer Capricci
WiDS Co-VP, Public Sector Relations
Correctional Service Canada

Erika Coghill
WiDS VP, Community Relations
L3Harris

Lisa Dickson
WiDS VP, Sponsorships
Google Cloud

Suzanne Hopkins
Polygraph Examiner
Department of National Defence

Alessandra Jenkins
WiDS Co-VP, Scholarships and Fellowships
Saab

Christina Jutzi
WiDS Special Advisor
Department of National Defence

Christine Kennedy
WiDS VP, Mentorship
Department of National Defence

Heather Larmer
WiDS VP, Industry Relations
Babcock Canada

Emilie Lessard
WiDS VP, Events
Government of Canada

Stephanie Mangan
WiDS Co VP, Scholarships & Fellowships
Public Health Agency of Canada

Dana Mather
WiDS VP, Operations & Planning
CADSI

Christine Quinlan
WiDS VP, Social Media
General Dynamics Land Systems Canada

Kelly Williamson
WiDS VP, Strategy
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)

Tanya Wiltshire
WiDS VP, Communications
Veterans Affairs Canada