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Women in International Security

Women in International Security (WIIS) is a nonpartisan group dedicated to women’s inclusion and leadership in the peace and security fields. WIIS provides resources and services to build a global network of women in International Security and has members (both women and men) in 47 countries. Its members work in governments, NGOs, think tanks, and more worldwide.

Notre Dame Chapter

Members of the Notre Dame Chapter of Women in International Security (WIIS) met Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.Members of the Notre Dame Chapter of Women in International Security (WIIS) met Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

The WIIS chapter at Notre Dame has built a thriving network of Notre Dame women, alumni, and friends who provide mentorship, guidance, and lasting connections with other WIIS members, faculty, and visiting speakers.

WIIS also works with ONDISC’s Undergraduate Programs, providing opportunities for students to build connections and learn more about graduate school options and the various careers available in international security.

Interested in joining?

WIIS membership is open to women and men, students and non-students. Our events are relevant to anyone interested in
issues in national security.

WIIS Interest Form

Our officers

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Sophia Almeida

President

salmeid3@nd.edu

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Margo Schellinger

Senior Vice President

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Ally Brown

Vice President (Fall)

abrown43@nd.edu

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Grace Loonan

Secretary (Fall)

gloonan@nd.edu

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Macy Balabon

Director of Communications (Fall)

mbalabon@nd.edu

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Mia George

Director of Membership & Mentorship

mgeorge5@nd.edu

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Kate Youngsman

Vice President (Spring)

kyoungsm@nd.edu

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Francesca Lichtenberger

Secretary (Spring)

flichten@nd.edu

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Delaney Park

Communications Co-Director (Spring)

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Kate Eames

Communications Co-Director (Spring)

keames@nd.edu

Chapter Advisor

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Jenna Gibson

Assistant Director and Senior Research Associate at ONDISC

jgibson6@nd.edu