Women in Law Enforcement Summit 2024 | Wilmington FRA | 15 April 2024 | Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA

This Summit is back for its fifth edition to bring together female officers, supervisors, and those invested in increasing diversity and inclusion in law enforcement to focus on the growth and development of women in policing. Join established and emerging leaders from across the nation to gain valuable strategies to support, empower, and foster the growth of women within their department.

Hear fresh perspectives on how to succeed in a male-dominated industry, how to ensure female officers are well-supported for growth, and how to create a culture of females supporting females. Leave inspired to rise the ranks and armed with key strategies to get you there from industry experts with decades of experience. Despite the many challenges females face in this industry, together we can make a difference for women in policing.

2024 Speakers

Sherrie Allsup
Founder, Courage Starts With You

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil
Assistant Division Chief, Director of Investigations , OAO and Recruiting, Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Sam Blonder
CEO, Epic Recruiting

Mike Boward
Sergeant, Fort Collins Police

Andrea (Ana) Brun
Recruiting Manage, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department

Dawn Carpenter
Sergeant, Recruitment Services Section Supervisor, Pennsylvania State Police

Hector Encinas, MEd
Sergeant, Tempe Police Department

Mary L. Gausman
Lieutenant, Recruitment Services Section Commander Bureau of Training and Education, Pennsylvania State Police

Elisha Gibbs
Sergeant, Recruitment and Community Relations, Mesa Police Department

Cindy Janicik, EdD
Director, Public Safety Partnerships, National University

Alex Johnston
Chief Creative Officer, Epic Recruiting

Mandie Kelel
Marriage and Family Therapist, Contract Therapist with North Las Vegas, Police Department

Michelle McAllister
Detective, Police Personnel Background Investigator, Prince William County Police Department

Mandy Nice
Cordico Strategic Wellness Director, Lexipol

Tricia Putnam
Sergeant, Criminal Investigations and School Resource Division, Clarke County Sheriff's Office

Frank Ray
Country Music Artist, Retired Police Officer

Astrid Robinson
Lieutenant, Prince William County Police Department

Clay Swensen
Lieutenant, Patrol Division, Sandy Police Department

Maria Wilson
Staff Sergeant, Peel Police Department

Kourtney Wilson-Atkinson
Detective Constable, Peel Regional Police

Brittany Winfrey
Digital Marketing Manager, Epic Recruiting

Kristen Wright
Sergeant, Recruiting and Sworn Selection Unit, Arizona Department of Public Safety