Tag: Kasia Hanson
Women in Security Feature: Alana Batschelet - ‘Everyone deserves to feel safe’
July 10, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Alana Batschelet joined the Waipahu, Hawaii-based Integrated Security Technologies team in August 2020, bringing with her over 15 years’ experience specializing in customer relations and a passion for helping people.
Since starting with the company, she has taken an active role in the PSA Security Sales Strategy Committee and in 2022, took on the role of chairperson for that committee.
As part of Security Systems News’ and the Security Industry Association...
Women in Security Feature: Tia Eskandari - “I am here to help make a difference”
June 14, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Tia Eskandari joined the security industry five years ago believing that she would land a role as a project manager or program manager. It turned out that service was where her security journey would begin.
Eskandari, the director of service for the Southwest Region at Allied Universal, told SSN, “Service is dynamic, and when your job is customer facing, no two days are ever the same as you can imagine. I have a strong background in operations and process management,...
SIA names Alice DiSanto, Candice Aragon as SIA WISF chair, vice chair
May 12, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF).
Alice DiSanto – vice president of global marketing at Rajant – will serve as chair of the WISF Steering Committee, with Candice Aragon – vice president of marketing and education at PSA Network – serving as vice chair.
DiSanto and Aragon will lead the SIA Women in Security Forum in presenting programs,...
Women in Security Feature: Cindy Ponder – "There is joy and satisfaction in helping others"
April 12, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Cindy Ponder truly enjoys her role as vice president of operations at Bates Security.
“I tell my company president, ‘I love my job every day,’” she told SSN. “On the challenging days, I tell him, ‘It’s a good thing I love my job.’”
Bates Security is a locally owned and operated commercial and residential security company based out of Lexington, Ky. Ponder noted that her advancement within the company has coincided with...
SIA unveils 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100
March 8, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the 2023 honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community. For the second straight year, Security Systems News is the media partner and sponsor for this initiative.
The...
ASIS International, SIA partner for inaugural Security LeadHER conference
January 26, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced a partnership to launch a new event designed to showcase women in security.
The event, titled Security LeadHER, will be held at the Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., and will kick off with a reception on June 12, with conference programming taking place on June 13. This conference will bring together security professionals committed...
SSN, SIA WISF continue partnership to promote diversity
January 13, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is proud to be partnering again this year with the Security Industry Association's (SIA’s) Women in Security Forum (WISF), which helped select an incredibly diverse list of security professionals (see list below) to be highlighted in special features throughout 2023.
SSN and SIA WISF began the partnership in 2021 and in 2022, expanded coverage beyond one issue with one person profiled in each issue, as well as online at www.securitysystemsnews.com.
“We...
SIA opens nominations for 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100
December 7, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2023 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
In its second year, this annual initiative presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum will honor 100 women in the security industry who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the security industry. For the second straight year, Security Systems News is the media partner...
Kasia Hanson named 2022 SIA Progress Award recipient
October 21, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Kasia Hanson, global director – video, safety and security – Network and Edge Group at Intel Corporation is the recipient of the 2022 SIA Progress Award.
The honor is presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) as they celebrate individuals who, “…pave the way to success for women in the security industry.” Hanson will receive her award during the 2022 SIA Honors Night...
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SIA reveals the 2022 Women in Security Forum Power 100 List
March 8, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the inaugural honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100. New in 2022, this initiative presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum honors 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community.
The 2022 Power 100 honorees are:
Beth Anderson, Allegion
Kinnera Angadi, Honeywell
Fawzia Atcha, Imron
Bhuvana...