President’s Message: March 2024
As spring unfolds and brings new beginnings, I am thrilled to address you with exciting developments and opportunities within the California Alarm Association. One of the most heartening initiatives that stands as a testament to our commitment to community and professional growth is the CAA Youth Scholarship Program.
Read MoreWomen’s History Month and CAA WISE
Women’s History Month, celebrated annually in March, is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achievements, contributions, and history of women throughout the world.
Read MoreEmpowering Women In the Electronic Security Industry
In the constantly evolving landscape of the security industry, the role of women has often been underrepresented. Yet, women have excelled across a variety of roles, from the strategic decisions made in the C-suite to the innovative campaigns crafted in marketing and sales, and the groundbreaking solutions developed in engineering.
Read MoreMeet the Women in Security
This month we feature three women from the CAA’s Women In the Security Evolution,”WISE”. Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, Shannon Beritzhoff, and Sarah Wilson share a brief overview of their background and what they anticipate the future and impact for women in security will be.
Read MoreWISE Words: Empowering Women in the Security Evolution
Women in the Security Evolution, “WISE”, is a CAA group focused on promoting women in the electronic security industry through increased visibility, inclusivity, resource support and equality. WISE currently meets monthly and is dedicated to preparing and planning the right way to create a solid foundation for all members.
Read MoreCalifornia Alarm Association Launches Women in the Security Evolution (WISE)
The California Alarm Association (CAA) recently announced the launch of the Women in the Security Evolution (WISE), a committee that is dedicated to supporting, empowering, and promoting women across all disciplines within the security industry spectrum of professional roles.
Read MorePresident’s Message – A New Era for the MIRROR
As we step further into this exciting year, I am thrilled to share with you the exciting developments and upcoming events that underscore our Association’s dedication to progress and advocacy in the security and life safety sector.
Read MoreCalifornia Alarm Association Board of Directors Meeting – Governmental Affairs Committee Report
The Governmental Affairs Committee has been busy during 2023 monitoring bills that have been introduced in both the State Assembly and Senate. Life has returned to more of a normal operation within the halls of the Capitol, with offices being open for visits with the Members and their Staffs.
Read MoreAdapting to Change: Evolution of Security
Security solutions market has calmed
post a COVID spike and the rapid
growth rate of DIY security systems
during the COVID lockdowns.
Three WISE Women: Meet the Women in Security
Vanessa Castro’s career began with a non-profit providing assistance to the homeless. From here she entered the security industry as an alarm installer and has progressed to now Chief Operating Officer with Varitec. Recognized as an industry leader, her company now writes security plans for cannabis related businesses and is NICP certified. As a business owner, servant-based community leader, wife and mother, Vanessa has learned the art of successful multitasking and is honored by the organizations she touches.
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