The scholarship program, now in its fifth year, continues to be supported through donations from SIA members and member companies
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced eight recipients of the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship, a program designed to support professional growth and educational advancement for individuals in the security industry. The scholarships, worth dollar 7,500 each, aim to help recipients pursue continuing education, professional development courses, and repay student loan debt, among other academic goals.
Open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members, the scholarship program is part of SIA’s broader effort to promote diversity and advancement within the security sector. The recipients were chosen for their dedication and potential to make significant contributions to the industry.
Martha Entwistle, senior manager of corporate communications at Eagle Eye Networks and co-chair of the WISF AmplifiHER Subcommittee, praised the scholarship program’s continued success. “Now in its fifth year, the Women in Security Forum Scholarship program continues to attract highly qualified and ambitious applicants who embody the successful future of the security industry,” she said. “We are thrilled to award generous scholarships to eight outstanding individuals and look forward to the contributions they will make to the security industry in coming years.”
2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Recipients:
Shannon Berry – Legal Affairs Manager, i-PRO Americas
Lindsay Cotten– Customer Success Specialist, IoT and Platform Sales, Wesco
Christin Kinman – End User Sales Consultant, Allegion
Melissa Lesperance – Corporate Security Director, Ilitch Holdings; Student, Harvard University
Gabrielle Martins Scotti – Student, Oakland Community College
Jillian Mulloy – Student, Tufts University
Carolina Restelli – Regional Marketing Manager, Latin America, HID Global
Lauren Yonis – Global Events Manager, Acre Security
Tia Eskandari, senior director of national field service at Allied Universal Technology Services and co-chair of the WISF AmplifiHER Subcommittee, expressed her admiration for the program’s impact. “I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients and express gratitude to all our sponsors, whose unwavering support is indispensable to this initiative,” Eskandari said. “SIA’s Women in Security Forum remains steadfast in its mission to empower and support women, fostering their growth and leadership within our industry.”
The scholarship program, now in its fifth year, continues to be supported through donations from SIA members and member companies. It plays a critical role in advancing professional opportunities for women in the security industry, helping to cultivate future leaders in the field.
