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
                Director, Marketing & Communications
                    
                        ADGA Group                    
                 
            Lisa Dickson
                WiDS VP, Sponsorships
                    
                        Google Cloud                    
                 
            Suzanne Hopkins
                WiDS C0-VP, Public Sector Relations
                    
                        Department of National Defence                    
                 
            Alessandra Jenkins
                WiDS Co-VP, Scholarships and Fellowships
                    
                        Saab                    
                 
            Christine Kennedy
                WiDS VP, Mentorship
                    
                        Department of National Defence                    
                 
            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
                    
                        Looking for Work                    
                 
            Kelly Williamson
                WiDS VP, Strategy
                    
                        Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)                    
                 
                     
                         
                         
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                    