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Women in Motorsport · Mentor
It's About Relatable Conversations: Cristiana Oprea on Mentoring in Rally Racing
Discover how Cristiana Oprea, a full-time rally driver from Bucharest, mentors women in motorsport through relatable conversations, shared challenges, and solidarity.
Women in Tech · Mentee
Sitting at the Table: Madhura Divekar on Turning Experience Into Strategic Direction
A Zurich-based techno functional lead with over 15 years in enterprise technology joined the program as a mentee to build leadership presence and strategic influence beyond her technical expertise.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
From Frustration to Understanding "Why": Abena Nyarko Frimpong on Redefining Leadership
Abena Nyarko Frimpong is based in the Northern region of Ghana, where she works as a Learning and Development Officer at Saha Global, a WASH organisation working to improve access to safe water for last-mile communities.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Helping Others See What They Can Achieve: Dr. Adwoba Edjah on Mentoring in Hydrogeology
Dr. Adwoba Edjah is from Ghana, in West Africa.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Will You Be Ready for It: Anas Al-Kahlani on Mentoring Without Being Asked to
Anas Amin Al-Kahlani is based in Yemen. He is a civil engineering graduate and a WASH specialist.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
Time to Teach, Time to Learn: Asma Omer Jama on Bridging Engineering and WASH
Asma Omer Jama is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. She is a civil engineer and WASH professional, currently pursuing a PhD in civil engineering structures at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Learning Together, Not Just Advising: Avo Ratoarijaona on Mentoring in WASH Systems
Avo Ratoarijaona is based in Madagascar, where she works as Senior Technical Advisor for WASH Systems at CARE.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentoring pair
A Bridge Between Potential and Purpose: Bolton Pontazia on Mentoring in Water Geology
Bolton de Jesus Laurindo Pontazia is based in Maputo, Mozambique, where he works as a geologist at the Southern Regional Water Authority (ARA-Sul, IP).
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
Two Mentors, One Bigger Picture: Charity Mokweri on Finding Her Direction in WASH
Charity Nyabonyi Mokweri is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where she is an intern at the Water Sector Trust Fund, a state corporation established under the Water Act to finance water and sanitation services in underserved and…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
Zero Knowledge to Real Insight: Christiana Agbota on Learning Where WASH Meets Climate
Christiana Dogbeda Ewurama Agbota is from Ghana. She works as a midwife with the Ghana Health Service and holds a master’s in public health, focusing on public health issues that bridge health and social work while centring…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
Connecting Research to Real-World Standards: Diagne Marie Diaw on Her Mentorship in WASH
Diagne Marie Diaw is based in Senegal, where she is a PhD researcher in sociology at Université Gaston Berger, working on water governance, gender equality, human rights, and climate change adaptation.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
A Resource Meant to Be Shared: Elon Sooknanan on Mentoring in WASH
Elon Ryan Sooknanan is based in Guyana. He works as Head of the Department of Public Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism at the Guyana Environmental Protection Agency, and serves as Chairman of the Council for Technical…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentoring pair
Growth Through Shared Experience: Esther Chinecherem George on Mentoring From Both Sides
Esther Chinecherem George is based in Nigeria, where she works as an IT specialist at the Imo State Water and Sewerage Corporation.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentoring pair
From Raw Passion to Structured Impact: Ewube Egbe on Mentoring Across Africa's Water Sector
Ewube Kelly Laure Egbe is based in Buea, in Cameroon’s Southwest Region. She is the founder and coordinator of One Green Africa, a women-led, youth-driven organisation focused on climate adaptation, circular economy solutions…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
All Nervousness Was Gone: Jennifer Adu-missah on Finding Her Mentor in WASH
Jennifer Adu-missah is from Ghana, where she studies geography and regional planning at the University of Cape Coast.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
From Sales Engineer to WASH Professional: Jokastah Kalungu on a Three-Month Career Shift
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WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Standing Up With Authority: Lukudu Elisa on Mentoring Through Emergency WASH Response
Lukudu Elisa is based in Juba, South Sudan, where he works as a WASH Programme Manager with Tearfund, leading emergency and long-term community water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion initiatives across vulnerable…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
Not What She Expected, But What She Needed: Maijiddah Mohammad Aliyu on Mentorship That Listens First
Maijiddah Mohammad Aliyu is based in Maiduguri, Borno State, in northeast Nigeria. She works as an Emergency WATSAN Officer with Solidarités International and was recently promoted to WATSAN Team Leader.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentoring pair
Perspective: Maram Obeidat on Mentoring Through Humanitarian WASH Work
Maram Obeidat is based in Amman, Jordan, where she works as a WASH Specialist in Emergencies with Plan International’s Global Humanitarian Team.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Shortening the Distance Between Potential and Opportunity: Meltus Mugomi on Mentoring in Urban Sanitation
Meltus Mugomi is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and works across East and Southern Africa, with a significant part of his work focused on Zambia.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
The 8-8-8 Rule: Neema Mbwambo on What Her Mentor Taught Her About Rest
Neema Mbwambo is based in Tanzania, where she works for an NGO as a Project Coordinator with the Strong Women Strong World project, supporting community development initiatives focused on women’s empowerment, child wellbeing…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
An Indelible Mark on His Confidence: Paul Leslie Asumang on Growing Into Leadership
Paul Leslie Asumang is based in Ghana, West Africa. He works as a Water Quality Assurance and Environmental professional with Ghana Water Limited, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in applied chemistry.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
The Living Bridge: Rami Al-Sha'r on Turning Experience Into Momentum
Rami Al-Sha’r is based in Amman, Jordan, where he works as a business development and project management consultant, and as an operations lead in the NGO sector.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
A Bridge Between Careers: Robin Lloyd on Mentoring New WASH Professionals
Robin Lloyd is based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a WASH professional and most recently served as a regional WASH advisor for UNHCR and UNICEF in Kenya.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentoring pair
A Bridge Between Experience and Aspiration: Romany Rath on Mentoring From Both Sides
Romany Rath lives in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. With more than 20 years of experience working with NGOs on youth engagement, gender, disaster risk reduction, and WASH, particularly social accountability work, she graduated…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Paying It Forward: Samirah Faruk on Closing the Gap for Women Mentors
Samirah Faruk is based in Kano, Nigeria, where she works as a social development professional in the NGO sector.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Children From a Distance: Srijana Karki on Mentoring the Next Generation of WASH Leaders
Srijana Karki is based in Kathmandu, Nepal. She is a development professional working across WASH, policy advocacy, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, and humanitarian response, with a focus on inclusive, resilient, and…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentoring pair
Reflection: Swati Agnihotri on Pausing to Look at Her Own Career
Swati Agnihotri is based in Lucknow, India. She has around nine years of experience in WASH and currently works with World Vision USA as a Project Manager for safe drinking water programming across multiple countries in Asia…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentor
Learning the Hard Way, Then Making Sure Others Don't Have To: Syed Yasir Ahmad on Mentoring in Global WASH
Syed Yasir Ahmad is based in Chelmsford, UK. He works as a Global WASH Advisor for International Medical Corps, where he leads and designs WASH programmes across more than 34 countries.
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
A Space Still Dominated by Men: Tonderai Mhuru on Learning What Persistence Really Takes
Tonderai Mhuru is based in Zimbabwe, where he works as a hydrogeologist at Regmax Engineering. With over five years of field experience in groundwater resource management, his work spans borehole siting, drilling supervision…
WIW & RWSNWIW & RWSN · Mentee
From Day-to-Day to the Bigger Picture: Vivian Victor Kamagenge on Stepping Into Strategic Thinking
Vivian Victor Kamagenge is based in Shinyanga, Tanzania. She works with Water For Good as Community Health Manager, supporting community health, sanitation, and hygiene programmes across the countries where the organisation…
Women in Tech · Mentor
One Rises and Pulls the Other Up: Mônica da Cruz Silva on the Yardstick Women Use to Measure Themselves
Mônica da Cruz Silva, a solutions architect and the founder of KAURA, mentors through the Women in Tech Global programme. In her spotlight she talks about spotting bridges for the women she mentors, the wrong yardstick many women use to measure themselves, and why a good mentor knows when to let go.
Global Gaming Women · Mentee
Intentionality and Trust: Jessica Pitcher's Second Career Journey
Jessica Pitcher moved into gaming as an Account Manager at Light & Wonder after 20 years in K-12 education. She shares how Global Gaming Women mentorship and Lean In circles built meaningful connections, high trust and intentional growth.
Women in Tech · Mentor
The Gap Between What You Can Do and What You Believe: Mihaela Nica on Mentoring in Tech
An ICF PCC executive coach based in Bucharest with nearly 20 years in MedTech and life sciences, Mihaela Nica explains why building on strengths rather than fixing weaknesses unlocks careers, and why a mentor shows you the path exists.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Trusting Her Own Voice: Alice Scutellà on Mentorship That Runs Both Ways
Discover how Alice Scutellà experiences the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program as both mentor and mentee, finding mutual growth, clarity, and the confidence to trust her own voice.
Women in Tech · Mentor
From "Do You Think I Can?" to "This Is What I'm Doing": Sunitha Sharma on Mentoring as a Time Accelerator
With nearly 25 years in technology and more than 24 Women in Tech mentees, this New Jersey-based Global Client Partner at CodeplixAI explains why mentors are time accelerators who shorten the distance between uncertainty and clarity.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Women Need Each Other: Meagen Senn on Mentoring From Both Sides
Meagen Senn, Director of Risk and Fraud at ProphetX, mentors and is mentored through Global Gaming Women. She shares what that looks like from both sides, from celebrating a mentee's promotion to finding support through an unexpected diagnosis.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
More Real, More Exciting: Mara Simion on What Her Mentors Showed Her
Discover how Mara Simion, an AI student at Bocconi University in Milan, found clarity, confidence, and a deeper motivation to pursue motorsport through the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
Immediately on the Same Page: Alexa Henze on Her First Year as a Mentee
Discover how Alexa Henze, a project leader at a motorsport event agency in Germany, found connection, trust, and mutual growth in her first year as a mentee in the FIA Women in Motorsport program.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
A Quiet Kind of Power: Dariana Mateut on Mentoring From Both Sides
Discover how Dariana Mateut, a motorsport official, mental wellbeing trainer, and Motorsport UK Accelerator Award winner from Romania, experiences mentorship as both mentor and mentee.
Global Gaming Women · Mentee
Seeing What You Already Have: Shannon Crawley's Transition Into Gaming
Shannon Crawley, a Senior Business Analyst and Prosci Change Management Practitioner new to gaming, shares how patient, structured mentorship helped her map her transferable skills and build confidence in a new industry.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
Not Hierarchy, But Partnership: Larissa Lambert on What Mentoring Taught Her
Discover how Larissa Lambert, a law graduate, sim racer, and motorsport content creator from Brazil, found direction, confidence, and a new understanding of mentorship as partnership.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Helping People Trust Themselves: Hong Qin on What Good Mentoring Looks Like
Hong Qin, a Senior Software QA Engineer at Light & Wonder in Las Vegas, explains why mentoring is less about teaching and more about helping people trust themselves, especially in a fast-moving industry.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
Balancing Passion and Real Life: Fabiany Perez Roman on Learning From Women in Motorsport
Discover how Fabiany Perez Roman, a mentee from Mexico, finds authentic guidance, resilience, and career clarity through the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program.
Global Gaming Women · Mentee
One Person Believing in Your Potential: Vivian Seixas's Mentorship Journey
Vivian Seixas, Business Coordinator at Plan A Technologies in São Paulo, shares how her mentorship with Oana Nicoleanu changed how she sees herself, and why one person believing in your potential can accelerate growth.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Making the Invisible Roles Visible: Samantha Leeks on Mentoring in Motorsport
Discover how Samantha Leeks, Cell Lead in Trim and Assembly at Alpine F1 and STEM Ambassador, mentors the next generation and makes less-visible motorsport roles more accessible.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Trusting Your Own Judgment: Tara Alvarez Garcia on What Mentorship Really Offers
Tara Alvarez Garcia, a Malta-based leadership coach and GGW committee member, shares why mentorship is about helping someone trust their own judgement, and how it creates a ripple effect of support across gaming.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
From Behind the Scenes to Chief Medical Officer: Dr. Shereen Habib on Mentoring in Motorsport Medicine
Discover how Dr. Shereen Habib, Chief Medical Officer for the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, mentors young women in motorsport medicine through the FIA Women in Motorsport program.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Access to Guidance Determines Access to Opportunity: Tessa Rauthe on Mentorship in Motorsport
Discover how Tessa Rauthe, a Partnership & Sponsorship Manager in Formula 1, mentors women entering motorsport by creating clarity, confidence, and visible pathways into the industry.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
More Than Career Advancement: Alex Keating on Mentorship as Connection
Alex Keating, Director of Value Creation at IGT, has taken part in Global Gaming Women as both mentor and mentee. She shares how those relationships became lasting friendships, and why mentorship is valuable at every stage of a career.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
None of Us Can See Our Own Swing: Emily Haruko on Mentorship
Emily Haruko, CEO of Saroca, shares how mentorship helps women see their own swing. She describes reflecting back a mentee's remarkable capabilities until those truths actually land.
Global Gaming Women · Mentee
You Never Know Until You Try: Marine Baedor's Mentorship Match
Marine Baedor, Organic Acquisition Analyst at Mohegan Digital, joined Global Gaming Women as a New Year's resolution. Her mentorship with Alex Keating helped her build confidence, interview skills and a year-long development plan.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Stacking the Bench: Amanda Ladner on Developing the Next Generation
Amanda Ladner, VP of Human Resources at Penn Entertainment, shares how mentorship multiplies wisdom and stacks the bench. She explains how it helps the next generation of leaders thrive, even an hour a month at a time.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
We're In This Together: Alessandra Tassini-Negri's Two-Way Approach
Alessandra Tassini-Negri, FanDuel's VP of S2P and T&E, joined Global Gaming Women as both mentor and mentee. She shares how it deepened her belief that mentorship is a two-way street and that growth happens best in community.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Accompanying Others Along the Path: Allison Saillard's Approach to Mentorship
Allison Saillard, Senior Manager of Business Operations at FanDuel, sees mentorship as a gentle nudge and deep listening. Mentors, she says, walk beside someone rather than writing their map.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Small Moments, Lasting Impact: Jenni Schierman on Mentorship in Motorsport
Discover how Jenni Schierman, performance and executive coach with 17 years in motorsport, supports women through mentorship in the FIA Women in Motorsport program.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Listening to What Lies Behind the Words: Giulia Brunelli on Mentorship
Discover how Giulia Brunelli, mental coach and motorsport professional, supports women through mentorship by creating space for authentic listening, patience, and growth.
Women in Motorsport · Mentoring pair
From "I Must" to "I Want": Carmela Russo's Journey with Her Mentor Michela Fabbri
Discover how Carmela Russo, a process engineer in automotive, transformed her communication and confidence through mentorship with Michela Fabbri in the FIA Women in Motorsport program.
Climate Bridges · Mentor
Ibitayo Olajide - Building Bridges Across Perceived Divides: Climate Journey
Ibitayo Olajide, Expatriate Support Advisor and climate advocate, shares her experience as both mentor and mentee, demonstrating how meaningful change begins from within when we engage across sectors and perspectives.
Climate Bridges · Mentor
Monika Barcikowska - Building From Within: Climate Leadership and Mentorship
Monika Barcikowska, researcher and consultant on climate change impacts, shares her journey from burnout to resilience and how mentorship creates safe containers for transformative growth.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
Your Background Is Your Strength: Raagini Ramasubramanian's Path Forward
Discover how Raagini Ramasubramanian, an arts and events marketing professional and track marshal from Melbourne, found clarity in her motorsport career path through the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
A Global Network of Growth: Kattia Juárez Dubón's Approach to Mentorship
Discover how Kattia Juárez Dubón, an Agricultural Engineer and FIM instructor, mentors women across the globe from Chile to Japan, helping them achieve leadership positions and international success.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Rachael Murray on Mentorship as a Quiet Revolution From Both Perspectives
Discover how Rachael Murray, an executive brand strategist with 25+ years in entertainment and sports, creates bridges where there were once barriers through the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Julian McBride - From Adversity to Advocacy in Motorsport
Julian McBride, an IT security professional and racing driver based near Oxford, England, shares his journey from spinal injury to racing success and how he now mentors others in the FIA Disability in Motorsport programme.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentor
Creating Bridges to Opportunity: Lyndon Roberts on Mentorship and Inclusion
Lyndon Roberts, a senior inclusion consultant with the FIA based in the UK, shares his perspective on mentorship as a powerful bridge to opportunity and a critical lever for inclusion in motorsport.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentee
From Track Days to Racing Dreams: François Halfen's Journey Back to Motorsport
François Halfen, who relocated from France to the Netherlands seven years ago, shares his journey back to amateur racing through the FIA Disability in Motorsport mentorship program, finding practical guidance and a clear path forward.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Learning From Both Roles: Ciska van Huyssteen on Mentorship
Discover how Ciska van Huyssteen, a finance professional and Race Director Assistant in DTM, experiences mentorship from both sides as mentor and mentee in the FIA Women in Motorsport program.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentee
Finding Purpose and Performance: Ryan Chanley's Mentorship Journey
Ryan Chanley, a vegetable farmer and student from Salinas, California, shares how the FIA Disability in Motorsport mentorship program helped him rebuild confidence and find his way back to motorsport after a life-changing car accident.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentor
Learning Through Listening: Elaine Brice on Mentorship in Motorsport
Elaine Brice, an accountant and experienced motorsport steward and marshal from Northern Ireland, shares how mentorship became a two-way learning experience that expanded her understanding of accessibility and inclusion in motorsport.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Colin Duthie - Empowering Ownership Through Active Listening
Colin Duthie, former Sports Development Officer and current chairperson of Disability Motorsport Scotland SCIO, shares how mentoring has evolved his approach from coaching to empowering mentees to take ownership of their own stories.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentee
Recognizing What You Already Have: Molly Hennessy on Mentorship and Confidence
Molly Hennessy, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Galway and Maintenance Team Lead for Ireland's most energy-efficient car, shares how mentorship helped her recognize her existing skills and build confidence in her motorsport path.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
Creating Community Across Continents: Camila Gonzalez Riaño on Mentorship
Discover how Camila González Riaño, an entertainment lawyer from Colombia now in Munich, found community and direction through the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Claire Adamou on Building the Support You Didn't Have
Claire Adamou, Vice President at Saroca, didn't have a mentor when she started in gaming nearly two decades ago. She mentors to give others the support she lacked, creating safe spaces and lasting professional relationships.
Disability in Motorsport · Mentee
When Someone Sees What You See: Benjamin Pellin on Finding the Right Mentor
Benjamin Pellin, a professional videographer from Los Angeles currently studying ESG and sustainability, shares his journey transitioning from filmmaking into motorsport through the FIA Disability in Motorsport mentorship program.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Three Decades, Three Perspectives: Carol Slenzak's Mentorship Journey
Discover how Carol Slenzak, with over 30 years in motorsport as team personnel, organiser, and stewards secretary, shares her multi-angle perspective through the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
The Ripple Effect: Lauren Cordeiro on Mentorship in Gaming
Lauren Cordeiro, VP of Systems Products & Commercial Strategy at Light & Wonder, shares how mentorship creates a ripple effect, building supportive communities where knowledge flows in multiple directions.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Creating Access: Barbara Cardilli on Mentorship, Leadership, and Transforming Motorsport
Discover how Barbara Cardilli, former Commercial Strategist for Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix and Founder of LabCardi, champions the next generation of women in motorsport through mentorship.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
Finding Direction in Motorsport: Salva Marjan's Journey Through Mentorship
Discover how Salva Marjan, a full-time racing athlete from India now based in the UAE, found direction and support through the FIA Women in Motorsport Mentorship Program.
Climate Bridges · Mentor
Octavia Hendricks - Mentorship Is Leadership in Action
Octavia Hendricks, CEO of Osun Rise Group, shares her insights on mentorship as leadership in action and the living exchange of wisdom that transforms both mentor and mentee.
Climate Bridges · Mentee
Nikki Pullen - Finding Your Place in Something Bigger
Nikki Pullen, Refuge Support Assistant at Llamau, shares her transformative mentorship experience and how Climate Bridges helped her find connection and purpose in climate action.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Elena Zerner-Käning - Discovering Courage and Immense Possibilities
As both a mentor and mentee in the Women In Tech program, this Head of IT Infrastructure in Munich demonstrates how mentorship allows us to discover courage and immense possibilities we were not aware of.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Samantha Azzarello – You Don’t Need the Perfect Career Story
Samantha Azzarello leads digital transformation initiatives at a large multinational bank in New York and is both a mentor and a mentee at OneUpOneDown. In her spotlight she explains why she mentors, why leadership is about asking good questions rather than having all the answers, and why you don’t need a perfect career story to be a great mentor.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Mariana Quintanilha - From Rio to the Race Track
Discover how Mariana Quintanilha, a motorsport marketing professional from Rio de Janeiro, experiences mentorship from both sides—sharing her knowledge while learning from others.
Climate Bridges · Mentor
Jen Palmer - We Are Not Meant to Walk Through the World Alone
Jen Palmer, Special Initiatives Lead for Women's Earth Alliance and Wellness Coach, shares her journey from wildlife conservation to community-centered climate action and the power of women's mentorship.
Women in Tech · Mentor
The Power of Connection: Keneiloe Moabelo on Mentorship as a Two-Way Journey
As both a mentor and mentee in the Women In Tech program, this Senior Manager for Outsourced Services in Johannesburg embodies the principle that the best leaders never stop learning—and that true growth happens when we share experiences and learn from each other.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: How Letizia Bizzotto Helps Others Navigate Motorsport's Evolving Landscape
Discover how Letizia Bizzotto, an AI Engineer at Dallara Automobili, helps newcomers navigate motorsport through meaningful mentorship, drawing from her experience as both mentor and mentee.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
How Aulia Redefined Success: 'You Can Achieve Everything Without Sacrificing Yourself'
Discover how Aulia Rahil Asy Syaidah, a technical engineer from Jakarta, transformed her approach to success and well-being through the FIA Women in Motorsport mentorship program.
Women in Tech · Mentee
From Advice-Seeking to Collaborative Growth: Lorena Moreno Aguilera's Mentorship Experience
How structured guidance and personality insights helped a Commercial Operations professional in Madrid redefine mentorship and unlock intentional career development.
Women in Motorsport · Mentee
Núria Ramoneda on Breaking Through Career Uncertainty with Mentorship
Discover how Núria Ramoneda, a Calibration Engineer at IAV, transformed career uncertainty into bold action through mentorship, moving from perfectionism to progress in motorsport.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Aparna Sishtla on Being the Mentor You Wish You'd Had
Aparna Sishtla, a software engineering leader with 30 years in Quality Engineering, DevOps and Release Management, splits her time between Dallas and Hyderabad. She mentors through Women in Tech to be the person she wished she had early in her career, helping women build confidence and grow.
Global Gaming Women · Mentee
Finding Your Voice in Gaming: Karla Miranda's Transformational Mentorship Journey
Karla Miranda, an Administrative Assistant at Cache Creek Casino Resort, joined Global Gaming Women looking for guidance. She found boldness, and learned you don't have to feel ready to go after what you want.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Mariana Quirós on the Power of Perspective and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Mariana Quirós, Business Continuity Director at Copa Airlines in Panama, joined Women in Tech as a mentor to experience the process first-hand and fell in love with it. She pairs technical expertise with purpose-driven, human-centred leadership.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Maryna Stiahailo on the Ripple Effect of Authentic Leadership
Maryna Stiahailo, who works in Strategic People Management in Oxford, focuses her mentoring on the confidence and self-advocacy that technical skills alone can't provide. She shares how helping one woman past impostor syndrome shows the multiplier effect of mentorship.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Kimberley Broad - Building Genuine Connections Beyond Mentorship
Kimberley Broad, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Games Global, believes what matters most is how we impact people's lives. She shares how her mentoring relationships have grown into lasting friendships.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Betsy Nguyen's Journey of Giving and Growing in Motorsport
Discover Betsy Nguyen's unique perspective as both mentor and mentee in the FIA Women in Motorsport program, showcasing the transformative power of mentorship from both sides.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
April Christopher - Creating Space for Discovery
April Christopher, VP of Business Operations at Everi, shares how creating space for discovery and believing in others' potential transforms mentorship. Her story shows how patient mentoring builds lasting confidence.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Nyla Beth Gawel on Creating Legacy Through Leadership
Nyla Beth Gawel, Founder and CEO of NBG Strategy Consulting in Washington, DC, mentors women to bridge the gap between technical expertise and management skills. She shares how guiding a rising leader through a complex project also made her a better strategic thinker.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Ekaterina Grizik on the Mutual Growth of Mentorship
Ekaterina Grizik, a marketing growth leader in Tallinn helping crypto and gaming platforms grow globally, has mentored through Women in Tech since 2024. She sees mentoring as a collaborative learning journey that keeps her growing across new digital tech sectors.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Sierra Weyer on Mentorship and The Art of Strategic Encouragement
Sierra Weyer, Director of Enterprise Analytics for a tribal operator in San Diego, went from mentee to mentor. She shares how strategic encouragement creates breakthrough moments for women in the gaming industry.
Global Gaming Women · Mentee
Alexis Hall on How the Right Mentor Transforms Hesitation into Confidence
Alexis Hall, a Sales Account Manager at Aristocrat Gaming, found practical guidance through Global Gaming Women. A mentor whose background mirrored her own helped her take charge in situations where she once would have hesitated.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Alexandra Rabensteiner - Lifelong Learning Through Mentorship
Alexandra Rabensteiner embodies the true spirit of mentorship as both mentor and mentee, understanding mentorship as a continuous journey of growth and connection.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Iulia Ivan on Opening Doors of Possibility
Meet Iulia Ivan, a multi-faceted professional from Bucharest, Romania, who transforms complexity into simplicity and empowers women leaders through mentorship. Her book, 'How to thrive as a woman leader in a patriarchal society,' is a toolkit for women aiming to thrive in tech and beyond.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Michalina Trzaska on Breaking Barriers in Motorsport
Discover how Michalina Trzaska, a lawyer and Polish ATV League ambassador, is breaking stereotypes and inspiring women in motorsport through her unique journey as both mentor and mentee.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Rachel Tao on Leadership, Growth, and the Power of Connection
Guanwei (Rachel) Tao brings 18 years in the medical device industry, with more than 27 products launched globally, and is completing a Ph.D. in Business Leadership. She mentors because good managers must be good mentors, and because lifting others builds the future she wants to see.
Women in Motorsport · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Khatuna Julakidze on Building Connections Through Motorsport
Discover how Khatuna Julakidze, founder of Women Marshals Club Georgia, is breaking barriers and building a community of women in motorsport through her unique mentorship journey.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Landra Pierce on Building Bridges Through Mentorship
Landra Pierce, a Technologist on Veeam's Product Strategy Team in Atlanta, has experienced mentorship from both sides. Inspired by the mentors who shaped her, she pays it forward by helping mentees build the confidence to speak up for themselves.
Global Gaming Women · Mentee
Anna Lesko on How Being a Mentee Made Her a Better Mentor
Anna Lesko, Director of Hotel Operations for Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, joined Global Gaming Women as a mentee to become a better mentor. She came away with insights on common ground and the power of diverse perspectives within gaming.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Maria Franco on the Evolution of Tech Leadership
Maria Franco, a software engineer turned business leader based in Porto, moved from engineering into management before launching her own company. She mentors through Women in Tech and encourages women to build financial and management skills alongside technical ones.
Global Gaming Women · Mentor
Laura Olson-Reyes on Leading Through Connection: Why the Best Mentors Learn as Much as They Teach
Laura Olson-Reyes shares how being a mentor taught her about connection, shared experiences, and the transformational power of mentorship across continents.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Mentor Spotlight: Daria Chaika on the Power of Mentorship
Daria Chaika, a Technical Project Manager based in Prague, joined Women in Tech as both a mentor and a mentee. She shares how mentoring helped her overcome imposter syndrome and why you don't need all the answers to be a great mentor.
Women in Tech · Mentor
Career Story: Shraddha Jain – from Economic Analyst to Tech Leader in Machine Learning
From Economics to Tech Leadership: Shraddha Jain's inspiring journey in Machine Learning and Mental Health Innovation, sharing insights on career transition, self-advocacy, and the future of women in tech.
OneUpOneDown · Mentee
Every move I have made has been a big jump, a Career story with Tiffany Monteverde
Tiffany Monteverde trained as an architect before moving into project management, business development and then investor relations at a Web3 accelerator in Belgium. She explains how she used transferable skills to make each big jump, and why staying true to her values is her measure of success.
OneUpOneDown · Mentee
A transition from Тeacher to Web 3 marketer, a Career story with Natassja Aleksy
Natassja Aleksy went from teaching languages to running her own online school during Covid, which uncovered a talent for marketing and led her to Web3 as Project Developer for Diversity in Blockchain. As a single mother of two, she shares how she rebuilt her career and why asking for help matters.
OneUpOneDown · Mentee
Go big or go home! Success is living life on my own terms, Career story with Hesha Irani
Hesha Irani moved from India to New Zealand to build a career in finance and founded HerFI, an Auckland start-up that helps women become financially independent through education. She joined OneUpOneDown looking for a woman mentor a step ahead in her business journey.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Success is about making the reality match your expectations, Career Story with Tatiana Tikhonova
Tatiana Tikhonova, a self-made Senior Business Analyst in New York, worked her way from office admin and bookkeeping into data analytics and business intelligence. She shares the strategies that helped her past gender bias and overwhelm, and why she values both guiding and being guided.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
How to Bring Authenticity in Your Work Environment, Career Story with Amanda Dutko
Amanda Dutko started at OneUpOneDown as a mentee and mentor before joining the team as Partner Success & Community Manager. She shares how leaving a comfortable life in Switzerland for the UAE sports scene taught her to bring her authentic self to work, and why being intentional matters more than having a plan.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
How to Use Philosophy in Software Engineering, Career Story with Xuan Wang
Xuan Wang, a mentee and mentor at OneUpOneDown, taught philosophy for seven years before retraining as a software engineer at a London health tech company. She explains how teaching gave her the empathy and audience awareness that make her a better engineer.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, Career Story with Laura Bull
Laura Bull, a mentee and mentor at OneUpOneDown, went from admin assistant to digital marketing manager at an eco-conscious UK recipe box company. Living with two chronic health conditions, she talks openly about imposter syndrome, counting small wins and building confidence.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Building Things that Impact Millions, Career Story with Vicky Sagia
Vicky Sagia, a mentor and mentee at OneUpOneDown and Senior Program Manager at Oracle, moved from designing cities in Greece to building software in San Francisco. She shares how she found her way into tech and why she chose to be both a mentor and a mentee during a pandemic career pause.
OneUpOneDown · Mentee
Career Stories: Rebecca Caroe – Following the Squiggly Line to Find Work You Love
Rebecca Caroe, the self-taught B2B marketer behind Creative Agency Secrets, turned three redundancies in one year into a self-employed career. She joined OneUpOneDown to find board-level leaders as she moves into governance.
OneUpOneDown · Mentee
Career Story: Swathi Suman, From Architect to Startup Founder
Swathi Suman, an architect and sustainability consultant by training, founded an agriculture startup in the Netherlands during Covid. She joined OneUpOneDown to connect with other entrepreneurial women and shares why rest and wellbeing come before the business.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Career Story: Paula Nightingale, from Art Buyer to Tech Startup Founder to Business Coach
Paula Nightingale went from art buyer and producer for commercial photographers to co-founding a tech start-up through to exit, and now supports start-ups and small businesses. She has mentored aspiring business owners for five years and shares the mindset habits that keep her learning.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Career Stories: Kathryn George, Upskilling to Stay Relevant in a Transforming Media Industry
Kathryn George, a OneUpOneDown mentor and Digital & Motion Designer at Stuff Media in New Zealand, reskilled after almost 20 years in London print media. She shares how she taught herself motion design and why she wants to pay forward the support her own mentors gave her.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Career Stories: Anna Resnick, from Software Developer to Mindset Coach
Anna Resnick left a career in software engineering and product management to become a mindset coach for overthinkers and perfectionists. She joined OneUpOneDown to help other women overcome self-doubt and shares how letting go of expectations changed her path.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Career Stories: Marisa Sires, mentor, and VP of Product and Innovation
Marisa Sires, a OneUpOneDown mentor and most recently VP of Product and Innovation at Hana, turned a comparative literature degree into a career in startup product leadership. She shares the career moves that shaped her and why resilience and continuous learning define success for her.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Burn-out: a cost of startup ambition
Dil Khosa, a OneUpOneDown mentor and mentee and founder of Athena X Ventures, burned out after helping build a tech startup from five people. She talks honestly about her recovery and her mission to put founder wellbeing at the heart of New Zealand’s startup ecosystem.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Career Stories: Tania Hack, mentor, and Marketing + Communications Consultant
Tania Hack is an Auckland-based marketing and communications consultant who joined OneUpOneDown as a mentor to give back to young women. She shares how small pivots across industries and countries shaped her career, and how she finds meaning in any organisation.
OneUpOneDown · Mentor
Career Stories: Tash Pieterse, Internationally Certified Career & Life Coach
Tash Pieterse moved from ten years in HR to become an internationally certified career and life coach, and joined OneUpOneDown to share her coaching in a free, accessible way. She talks about imposter syndrome, the mentor who pushed her forward, and defining success for yourself.
OneUpOneDown · Mentee
Meet Kelly Johnson; Mentee and Founder of Her Energy
Kelly Johnson, a OneUpOneDown mentee, founded Her Energy, a New Zealand electricity retailer that redistributes its profits to women’s initiatives. She shares what she is learning through mentorship and why she wants more women leading electricity retailers.
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