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.
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Julia Scouten
WiDS President
Department of National Defence
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Lorena MacKenzie
WiDS Past President
General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada
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Kelly Bradshaw
WiDS Co-VP, Industry Relations
Accenture
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Jennifer Capricci
WiDS Co-VP, Public Sector Relations
Correctional Service Canada
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Erika Coghill
WiDS VP, Community Relations
L3Harris
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Lisa Dickson
WiDS VP, Sponsorships
Google Cloud
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Alessandra Jenkins
WiDS Co-VP, Scholarships and Fellowships
Avascent
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Christina Jutzi
WiDS Special Advisor
Department of National Defence
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Christine Kennedy
WiDS VP, Mentorship
Department of National Defence
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Heather Larmer
WiDS VP, Industry Relations
KF Aerospace
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Emilie Lessard
WiDS VP, Events
Government of Canada
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Stephanie Mangan
WiDS Co VP, Scholarships
Public Health Agency of Canada
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Dana Mather
WiDS VP, Operations & Planning
CADSI
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Sonja Maul
WiDS VP, Events - West Coast
University of Victoria
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Christine Quinlan
WiDS VP, Social Media
General Dynamics Land Systems Canada
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Kelly Williamson
WiDS VP, Strategy
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
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Tanya Wiltshire
WiDS VP, Communications
Veterans Affairs Canada