What kind of support can MEMBERS expect from this program?

We are a new network. Therefore, our programs will grow over the coming months and years. In the beginning, you can expect to gain access to professional advice, learning, workshops, and opportunities to connect with other women and allies in your regions. You can also apply for our Mentorship* and Scholarship programs.

*Mentees are currently exclusively for female WIHS Network members. All other programs and activities (including being a Mentor and applying for scholarships) are available to any WIHS members.

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how can I participate in this network?

When registering, you will have the opportunity to select multiple roles you're interested in, and we will follow up with more information about each of them.

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Note: All WIHS Network activities are volunteer-based, and you will not be compensated for your time participating them*.

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*The only exception is WIHS Champions, who are compensated for their time when supporting delegated WIHS Network tasks. For questions about compensation, contact Katie.A.Moracco@kp.org.

Member - Members are active in the network. They can recruit other members, attend events, and are eligible to participate in WIHS Network programs. We ask that members participate in at least two WIHS Network events per year. There will be several opportunities to join planning committees and become part of the team of women and men making this group possible! ANYONE who works as part of the KP Security Team through Blackstone Consulting Inc (BCI), Allied Universal, or KP can become a member.

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Champion - Champions are essential members of the network who will be the WIHS Network local point of contact. They will help promote WIHS Network activities, recruit members, give us feedback from the field, and answer questions people in your location might have about the network. Anyone on the KP security team can be a WIHS Champion. Learn more 

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Ally - Allies are security industry males or someone from outside the security industry (any gender) who advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion. That can start with as little as being open to a conversation around these subjects or supporting diversity-focused events. Learn more

Mentor - Mentors are experienced female and male leaders and trusted allies of the WIHS Mentorship Program. They will advise and provide guidance, for professional development, to a mentee through participation in the Mentorship program. 

Mentee - Mentees are WIHS Network female members (or those identifying as female) seeking professional development and the guidance of a mentor through the Mentorship program.

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What is a WIHS ally?

A WIHS Ally is a security industry male (or those identifying as male), or someone from outside the security industry (female or male) who advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion. That advocacy can start with as little as being open to a conversation around these subjects or supporting diversity-focused events. A few examples of actions of allies are:

• creating safe spaces for women to be authentic and speaking up,

• providing growth opportunities equally among male and female workers,

• giving credit where credit is due,

• speaking up when witnessing unfair situations,

• encouraging diversity and inclusion dialogs with other colleagues,

• having awareness about women's challenges and being empathic.

The benefits of being an ally are mutual growth, comradery, sense of community, and support. You can nominate a WIHS Ally using this form. Self-nominations are welcome! Learn more