WID Scholar Award Winner 2024-2025
Gabrielle Watson
Member of the Augusta WID Chapter, Gabrielle Watson is an accomplished Information Technologies (IT) Specialist at Army Cyber. Gabrielle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), graduating Cum Laude in 2021. She will attend Georgia Tech in the fall, pursuing a Master of Science degree in Analytics. At Georgia Tech, Gabrielle plans to continue her research in deepfakes, a research interest sparked at UMBC and highlighted by a deepfake survey paper publication. Her certifications and awards include CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications, and a Civilian Service Achievement Medal.
Since 1988, Women In Defense has awarded over $1,000,000 to 209 deserving recipients pursuing education toward a career in national security.
Congratulations
Avery Gray ~ Midland Valley Class of 2022
Avery's brother, Landyn, threw out the first pitch for the GreenJackets, and the Gray Family celebrated with the Augusta WID Chapter as guests at SRP Park, accepting the scholarship in her honor.
WID Augusta at the 2021 NDIA Leadership Conference
Chapter President Laurin Groover, and Vice President, Kathleen Ferguson, represented our Chapter at the November 2021 NDIA and WID Leadership Conference. The conference brought together volunteers and leaders for interaction, learning, and networking.
Wid augusta-Virtual army ten-miler 2021
Laurin, Kiki, and Amy
Fifth place in their team category - CONGRATULATIONS Ladies!
Chapter Virtual Lunch and Learn - Starting a Business
June 17, 2021
An informative well attended event. Video to be published.
WID Augusta at the Army Ten Miler!
Congratulations to the Women in Defense Augusta Team for completing the 2020 Army Ten Miler! Special thanks to Lizzie, Laretta, Kenya, Jessica, Isabella, and Laurin! #widaugusta #runlikeagirl #armystrong #winningmattersbutsodoesfinishing #winningmatters #hooah
Due to recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, the Augusta Chapter of Women in Defense is temporarily pausing activities to support our families and community. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming soon.