Top 20 in their 20's
To celebrate twenty years of WiDS, in 2025, twenty young women in their 20's were recognized for their leadership and participation in the Canadian defence and security community.
Thank you to our 2025 Top 20 in their 20's Sponsor:
Join us in recognizing our Top 20 in their 20's!

Abby Adair
Offset & Industrial Benefits Analyst
Thales Canada Inc.

Samaia Aidroos
Junior Product Designer
Thales Canada, Defence and Security

Nikhita Antil
Engineering Student
DND

Sarah Babbitt
Research Engineer
DRDC Ottawa

Liz Bell
Manager, Future-Ready Talent
CSE

Hannah Christensen
Program Manager
NATO Field School, Simon Fraser University

Amélie Desgagnés
A/Team Lead
Shared Services

Charlotte Duval-Lantoine
Ottawa Operations Manager
Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Victoria Gadis Torp
Founder
WITT Hub Inc.

Caleigh Hall
Team Leader
HFI Pyrotechnics Inc.

Ridah Khan
Junior Program Officer
Public Safety Canada

Veronic Langlois
Senior Advisor
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Kat Lemos
Production Program Manager
General Dynamics Mission Systems - Canada

Morgan Little
WiDS Co-VP, Marketing & Comms
General Dynamics Mission Systems

Adrianna Mastrogiuseppe
Innovation Cell Engineer
General Dynamics Land Systems- Canada

Carole Razafimahefa
Buyer
CAE

Ellen Rowe
Policy and Compliance Analyst
CSE

Melissa S.
Mathematician
Government of Canada

Amy Topshee
Policy Analyst
Canadian Heritage

Breanne Watters
Supply Chain Specialist
Boeing Canada