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Account MAnAger, cAe Inc.
President, Women in defence
and security (Wids)
Jana Lee
Murray
For the interview, see page 42
By providing professional development oppor-
tunities and informal mentoring, we are work-
ing to encourage and support women at all
stages of their careers. By being instrumental in
providing scholarships and fellowships, we are
giving women the incentive to continue their
studies in defence and security. We also create
networking opportunities to bring meaningful
connections among like-minded women (and
men). Through these avenues, WiDS is creat-
WiDS has provided an important
platform to help promote the
advancement of women in careers
related to Canadian defence and
security. Initiated by a small group
of women keen on "changing the
game" in 2005, the organization
now has over 2,000 members who
work across industry, government,
military, police services, and first
responder agencies.
ing a powerful network that works together to
transform culture in these traditionally male-
dominated industries.
We have made significant strides over the past
decade, and we are committed to continuing
our efforts, with the goal of seeing a sharp in-
crease in the number of women who are work-
ing and advancing in these industries in the
decades to come.
How is your organization
cHanging tHe game witHin your
industry sector?
