Wavestore’s Ellie Baldwin Awarded SIA Women in Security Forum Grant to Attend Security LeadHER 2026

Wavestore is proud to share that Ellie Baldwin, Business Analyst - Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice at Wavestore, has been awarded a grant by the SIA Women in Security Forum to attend Security LeadHER 2026 in Minneapolis, USA.

For Ellie, who is part of the next generation in the security industry, this opportunity represents far more than attending an industry event. It is a chance to join important conversations about leadership, representation, career development and the future of security.

Attending Security LeadHER will give her the opportunity to hear from experienced leaders, connect with peers from across the industry and bring new perspectives back into both her work and studies.

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Sharing what the opportunity means to her, Ellie said:

"I’m extremely grateful to have been selected for the NavigateHER grant. As a young professional at the start of my career in the security industry, this opportunity is incredibly valuable! I’m really looking forward to learning from experienced leaders, gaining real-world insights and connecting with like-minded women who share similar ambitions."

"Being part of a community that actively supports and empowers women in the industry is incredibly inspiring. I’m excited to learn and use this experience to grow both personally and professionally - while also inspiring others to pursue opportunities in the industry."

At Wavestore, we believe that supporting emerging talent is essential to the continued progress of the security industry. Ellie’s achievement reflects the value of creating opportunities for people at all stages of their careers to learn, contribute and help shape the future of the sector.

Mark Claxton, Managing Director at Wavestore, said:

“We’re incredibly proud of Ellie for being selected for this opportunity. She represents the next generation of talent coming into the security industry and her enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment to learning are exactly what our industry needs."

“Security LeadHER is an important platform for connection, development and representation, and we’re delighted that Ellie will have the opportunity to be part of those conversations. We look forward to seeing the insights she brings back to Wavestore, her studies and her future career.”

The NavigateHER Event Grants Program is designed to support the career growth and development of women in the security industry who are employees of SIA member companies. Security LeadHER is an event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, dedicated to advancing women in the global security industry. For Ellie, attending Security LeadHER will be an opportunity to connect with peers and experienced leaders, gain new perspectives and bring those insights back into her role, studies and ongoing professional development.

Wavestore congratulates Ellie on this fantastic achievement and looks forward to hearing about her experience at Security LeadHER 2026, the insights she gains and how she applies what she has learned to her role, studies and future career in the security industry.

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