During a pandemic, continuity of government as well a state’s homeland services can be compromised when first responders become vulnerable to the pandemic and are otherwise taken off the line. Undersecretary for Homeland Security and Homeland Security Advisor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Jeanne Benincasa...
HSToday will be interviewing Doris Brown on February 18th at 3pm EST about her recent Mission Award for her work during the Coronavirus response. Doris Gray Brown has been a registered nurse for 45 years and has nearly 40 years of experience in public health...
Join Women in Homeland Security as we talk cyber, IT, and the mission of Beth Cappello -- Acting CIO of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Prior to joining DHS-HQ, Beth was Deputy Chief Information Officer for ICE, supporting the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).  OCIO provides mission-critical...
 Join us for a fascinating look at the role of procurement and acquisition in keeping America's traveling public safe.  Katrina Brisbon is the Head of Contracting Activity and Assistant Administrator of Procurement and Contracting Activity at the Transportation Security Administration. ...
Women in Homeland Security partnered with news site Homeland Security Today for the second year to encourage collaboration, awareness, and information sharing during Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2020.  The Blue Campaign at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security spearheads this awareness campaign during January and encourages...
WHS is showing your small Woman-Owned Business the love on Valentine's Day! The Government Technology & Services Emerging Small Business Group and Women in Homeland Security invite you for a look at the work of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Small business specialists from...
In advance of International Women's Day March 8th, let's celebrate with some amazing trailblazers in Homeland! WHS will host a panel of government speakers from across DHS to talk about their missions, their journey, challenges along the way, and how they are making their mark. This...
WHS had lunch with congresswoman Kathleen Rice on May 23rd, 2019. Congresswoman Kathleen Rice represents New York's fourth congressional district, which covers parts of Nassau County, NY, a diverse suburban community located on Long Island. First elected to Congress in 2014, Kathleen emerged as a leading...
The U.S. Coast Guard hosted its first “Affinity Fair†Thursday to help USCG personnel “find their community†and promote a more inclusive Coast Guard. The effort is part of the Mentor Project spearheaded by Chief Brynn Simonetti. The daylong Affinity Fair event featured an expo of...