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Security Magazine proudly announces the 2025 Women in Security honorees, an extraordinary group of leaders driving meaningful progress across the security industry. These nine professionals are not only shaping the future of their organizations, but also helping redefine what leadership looks like in cybersecurity, risk management, and physical security.
Each year, the Women in Security program celebrates individuals whose impact extends far beyond their official roles. This year’s class brings a diverse range of experience, innovation, and insight to the table, proving that leadership in security is as dynamic as the challenges it faces.
Recognizing Women Who Lead With Purpose
The 2025 honorees have all demonstrated a clear commitment to excellence, whether by influencing internal policies, leading operational changes, or mentoring the next generation of security professionals. Their accomplishments reflect a shared focus on long-term impact, collaboration, and ethical responsibility.
Security Magazine’s editorial team carefully selected this year’s group not just for what they’ve done, but for how they’ve done it: with perseverance, ingenuity, and purpose.
A Diverse Industry Shaped by Bold Voices
These women come from different sectors within the security field. Some lead cybersecurity initiatives for major institutions. Others specialize in physical security, risk strategy, or crisis management. Their backgrounds and approaches may differ, but each has made a lasting mark on the communities and industries they serve.
By sharing their journeys, the Women in Security program aims to inspire rising professionals, especially young women looking to enter the field, with real examples of leadership in action. Their stories offer lessons in adaptability, courage, and staying focused on mission-driven results.
Spotlight on the 2025 Honorees
This year’s honorees include:
- Mary Carmichael
- Madelon den Brinker
- Holly Drake
- Joella Dunn-Bernstein
- Avril Eklund
- Britney Fortner
- Dr. Joye Purser
- Sgt. Corey Sebera
- Jewel Singh
Each of these professionals has earned their place through achievements that go beyond technical excellence. Whether enhancing public safety, advancing data privacy, building threat assessment programs, or reshaping workplace culture, their leadership models a holistic and forward-thinking approach to security.
Elevating the Next Generation of Leaders
In an industry traditionally dominated by men, the rise of more women into senior roles marks a positive and necessary shift. These honorees are not only leading initiatives today but are also helping build pathways for more women to step into security roles tomorrow.
Through mentoring, policy influence, and thought leadership, they’re contributing to a more inclusive and representative security profession.
Their work reminds us that the future of security depends on a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and voices. And when those voices are amplified and empowered, the entire industry becomes stronger, more innovative, and more resilient.
Security Magazine is honored to recognize the 2025 Women in Security for their leadership, vision, and impact.
