Women In Defense National Council
The National Council assists and supports the Executive Director of NDIA’s Women In Defense program in the execution of her/his duties to engage, cultivate, and support the advancement of women in all aspects of national security. The National Council consists of no more than ten members and provides counsel to WID’s Executive Director (also a member of the Council) responsible for the support and growth of the Women In Defense program of NDIA.
Current National Council
Chair
Gretchen Idsinga
Senior Vice President, Growth Operations
CALIBRE
Vice Chair
Catherine Meyn
Corporate Director, Programs
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Member
Sharon B. Jacobs
Chief Operating Officer
Strategic Alliances Group, Inc.
Member
Rachel Link
Director of Strategy & Communications
Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
Member
Belinda Marinella
Senior Associate, Defense Practice
Guidehouse (Formerly PwC Public Sector)
Member
Laura McAleer
Federal and Washington Relations, Vice President
The University of Notre Dame
Member
Rachel A. McCaffrey
Executive Director
Women In Defense
Member
Sue Tellier
President and Owner
JetCo Federal Supply