The LeadHER Roundtable: Real Conversations for Women Leaders
Women leaders today are no longer fighting for a seat at the table—they are shaping decisions, leading teams and influencing the future of the security industry. With that progress comes a new leadership challenge: how women use their position, voice and influence to navigate complexity, drive impact and lead responsibly in rapidly evolving environments.
This facilitated roundtable moves beyond traditional presentations to create space for thoughtful, peer-driven dialogue among women leaders. Through guided discussion, participants will explore the realities of modern leadership—including influence, responsibility, collaboration across differences and leading with clarity in high-pressure, technology-driven contexts.
Co-facilitated by Brooke Erickson and Candice Aragon, this session emphasizes a United Front approach to leadership—not as uniformity, but as shared awareness and intentional use of influence.
Attendees will:
- Gain perspective, insight and practical takeaways drawn from the collective experience of women leading at every level, reinforcing the power of learning with one another to move the industry forward
- Engage in peer-driven dialogue on modern leadership challenges across roles, gender, and systems
- Exchange practical strategies for leading with influence, clarity and credibility
- Reflect on how leadership decisions impact teams, culture and industry progress
- Leave with actionable insights to strengthen leadership effectiveness
Speakers
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Candice AragonChief Experience Officer
PSACandice Aragon is chief experience officer at PSA, where she leads customer experience, marketing, education, events and member engagement for one of the security industry’s largest integrator cooperatives. With a background in communications, marketing and leadership, Aragon has rapidly become a respected voice in security, elevating member value and strengthening industry connections. She actively champions diversity, women in security and talent development through industry partnerships and volunteer leadership. A contributing writer and thought leader, Aragon shares insights on industry trends, professional growth, and community building. Her passion for collaboration and strategic experience makes her a dynamic influence in the security ecosystem.
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Brooke EricksonSenior Director of Learning and Marketing
PSABrooke Erickson is the senior director of learning and marketing at the PSA Network, where she leads strategic initiatives that drive workforce development, brand growth, and member engagement across the security and AV industries. She brings a unique blend of leadership development expertise and high-level strategy to support industry innovation and professional advancement.
At PSA, Erickson oversees learning programs and national education initiatives and provides strategic oversight of the company’s marketing efforts. She is known for building high-impact teams and member experiences—from learning paths to industry-wide events—and championing peer networks, mentorship and career-building opportunities. A three-time SIA Power 100 honoree, Erickson was also recognized in 2024 as an Emerging Leader Under 40 by Security Systems News and named one of SIA’s 25 on the RISE honorees.
Beyond PSA, Erickson serves on the Board of Advisors for the Women in Leadership Program at the University of Colorado.