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Sienna Dutkowski
Director of Community and Social Affairs at Lady Askari
Sienna J. Dutkowski is a co-founder and Director of Community and Social Affairs at Lady Askari, a female-focused security risk management company established in Kenya and Ethiopia.73 She founded Lady Askari with her husband in early 2019, and the company officially received its business license after 11 months of regulatory and funding challenges.8
Lady Askari aims to redefine women's role in the security industry and provide innovative security solutions.71 As a director, Sienna is committed to changing the perception of women in the security sector and offering opportunities for women to advance in the industry.10
Sienna's background includes:
- Experience in hotel administration and education
- Advocacy for women's rights and safety, particularly in addressing issues like gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya6
- Involvement in mental health awareness9
- Personal experience with postpartum complications, which has influenced her advocacy for blood donation4
In addition to her role at Lady Askari, Sienna serves as a Board Member for the Global Cyber Security Advisory Group.3 She is recognized as a diversity champion and entrepreneur, and has been involved in various conferences and events related to security and women's empowerment.25
