- The Security Industry Association (SIA) names Amanda Garzon its new chief operating officer
- Garzon most recently was COO of the Hydrocephalus Association
- As SIA COO, she will oversee the association’s strategic execution and day-to-day operations
SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed Amanda Garzon to serve as chief operating officer, according to an association announcement.
Garzon “oversees the association’s strategic execution and day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment across internal functions and delivery of SIA’s programs and initiatives,” the announcement says, noting she is “an experienced executive with a background spanning the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.”
Who is Amanda Garzon?
Most recently, Garzon served as COO of the Hydrocephalus Association, where she “supported organizational growth and program expansion across a national network of stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers and industry partners,” according to the SIA announcement.
She also led the development of HydroAssist, a mobile app designed to help patients and caregivers manage hydrocephalus treatment.
What is the Amanda Garzon Visionary Leadership Award?
In recognition of her leadership and contributions, the Hydrocephalus Association established the Amanda Garzon Visionary Leadership Award. It is presented annually.
Garzon was named one of the Top 20 Advocacy Professionals by the Advocacy Association in 2025, is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Alumni Association and previously served as a Woodrow Wilson School Graduate Fellow at Princeton University.
“With Amanda joining our already exceptional team, SIA is poised to deliver additional value to our members and become engaged in new areas that will further SIA’s influence within the industry globally,” says SIA CEO Don Erickson in the association announcement.
“Amanda’s perspective and experience will increase SIA’s effectiveness and also ensure that we increase our responsiveness to our members and ensure we deliver the programs that they expect in efficient and innovative ways,” he says. “I know SIA members will enjoy working with her as we build on SIA’s member value, programs and offerings.”
Other recent additions to the SIA team include Briana Jeter, senior manager of marketing and events; Courtney Kay, manager of industry relations; and Nicholas Matzerath, coordinator of member services.
