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WEDO Global Ambassador Program

Our WEDO World Ambassadors are exceptional women leaders hailing from all corners of the globe.

Together, they form a powerful network that collaborates with government officials, women's empowerment groups, business organizations, foundations, and influential individuals to drive support and accelerate opportunities for women. 

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THE WEDO AMBASSADORS TODAY

Meet our current WEDO Regional Ambassadors all around the world

Together, we ignite change, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a global movement that empowers women to unleash their full potential. With our Regional Ambassadors leading the way, we are building a global movement that reshapes norms, breaks down barriers, and paves the path for a world where gender equality and abundant economic opportunities prevail

WEDO Africa Ambassadors unite to ignite change, empower women, and build a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive and succeed

Weyinmi Eribo – Africa Regional

Director General Women Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (formerly NAWORG) Foundry Country Lead - Nigeria Acumen Academy Founder & Board Member Wevvo Foundation Managing Partner Zenforte Consulting

Itoro Emembolu – Africa, Nigeria

Director TechQuest STEM Academy Member Board Directors of Crestsage Limited Board Member of AfriLabs Connector of Digital Africa

Echika Obijiaku – Africa, Nigeria

Founder & CEO Mwanga Founder Yapha Academy

Mireille Toulekima – Africa, Southern Africa Regional

Founder/CEO MT Energy Resources Ltd Founder/MD Mireille Toulekima Global Leadership Founder STEM Queens Uganda

Leila Akli – Africa, Algeria

Fondateur Www.ateliers213.dz Founder & CEO Pi-relations Communication Expert European Union

Leticia Browne – Africa

Head of Markets Inclusion and Advocacy Zeepay Company Limited Director Intelligent Capital Group Founder Be Inspired Africa Technical Advisor Innovation and Private Sector Partnerships SDG Advisory Unit, Office of The President

Toyin Dania – Africa, Ghana, Accra

Project Manager Mobile Business Clinics (MBC) Africa Head Projects (Ghana) De Graft Management Ltd

Angeline Mikiri – Africa, Zimbabwe, Harare

Publisher Great Zimbabwe Times Publisher Masvingo Business Magazine DAILY NEWS ANZ

Natalie Jabangwe – Africa, Zimbabwe

Chief Executive Officer, Head Business & Market Development EcoCash ZW Board Member Wesgro Group Digital Executive Officer Sanlam

Kuzengu Namwanza – Africa, Zambia

Stakeholder Relationship Manager Discovery Limited Ardent Speaker & Mentor Health Risk Management Entrepreneur Consultant Alexander Forbes

Nyeji Mhango – Africa, Zambia

Founder & Managing Partner wCap (Women Capital) Founder & Lead Consultant Chase Resources Limited Non-Executive Director & Board Member Lend Me Pay Zambia African entrepreneur with a mission to grow sustainable businesses across the continent.

Dorothy Adebanjo – Africa, Uganda

Resource Mobilization Lead Africans Rising Co-Founder Social Innovation Africa (SIA)

Gomolemo Madikgetla – Africa, Southern Africa

Founder Flam Arc Holdings Marketing Manager Rand Merchant Bank

Innocentia Motau – Africa, South Africa, Pretoria

CEO Shosholoza Port Operations Director MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Managing Partner of Potlako Global Logistics President of Young Entrepreneur South Africa (YESA)

Mikateko Mdhluli – Africa, South Africa, Nelspruit

Founder & Managing Director Zethu Consulting Services Chair AGGY-M Group Quantity Surveyor QUANTIMET (CHAUKE) QUANTITY SURVEYORS

Ndapwilapo Shimutwikeni – Africa, Namibia

National Consultant International Telecommunication Union Director NAMDIA Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder RICH AFRICA CONSULTANCY

Tatiana Pereira – Africa, Mozambique

Executive Catalyst & Co-Founder ideiaLab Co-founder & Consultant InkDot

Ursula Banda – Africa, Malawi

Founder & Lead Consultant Business Creative Hub Founder & Head of Product Design and Innovations The Village Shop Founder & Managing Director Makeover Guru Inc

Barkue Tubman – Africa, Liberia

Chief Staff & Diasporic Engagement Esssnce Ventures Founder & Chairwoman BeAfricaLuxury Founder & Chief Experience Officer & Principal MBL Intl. Group

Adenike Kuti – Africa, Nigeria, Lagos

Principal Adenia Partners Founder OAK-Heirs Limited

Nokuthula Luthuli – Africa, South Africa, Kwazulu-natal

Founder & Managing Director Bloom Marketing Agency Founder & Coach Bloom Inside Out Founder, MD Make_UpMOB Council Member IAB South Africa

Joanne Muturi – Africa, Kenya

MSR UNFCU

Meta Maponya – Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg

Co-Founder & Executive Director Mahlako A Phahla Investments (Pty) Ltd Non Executive Director Aon South Africa Co-Founder & Fund Principal Mahlako Financial Services Chairwoman & Co-Founder Black Energy Professionals Association

Ndeye Gningue – Africa, Ivory Coast

Innovation Platform Officer / Managing the AfDB's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab African Development Bank Group President Obama's Mandela Washington Fellow YALI Owner of Desi'GNING || ABC - Love Africa Wear Africa Channel Marketing Leader for IBM Cloud Portfolio - Middle East, Africa & Turkey

Lebo Selloane – Africa, South Africa, Free State

Founder & Managing Director Visionary X-rays Co-Founder Dream Girls Foundation

Imelda Lutebinga – Africa,Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam

Country General Manager G4S Secure Solutions Tanzania Ltd

Tiguidanke Mounir Camara – Africa, Conakry, Guinea

Chair & Founder KABOT Chair & Founder TIGUI HOLDINGS Chair & Founder MOHA LUXURY PRODUCTS Member UNDP AI4DEV SUPERGROUP UNDP AFRICAN INFLUENCERS FOR DEVELOPMENT Chair & Founder Tigui Jets(tj)

Eunice Mascarenhas – Africa, Cape Verde, Praia

President Women Entrepreneurs Association in Cape Verde (AMES&CD) CEO Nices Group

Gahimbare Vestine – Africa, Burundi

Accounting Manager Ferguson Enterprise LLC Principal Finance Officer CRDB Bank Burundi s.a

Rachael Orumor – Africa

Founder femCoders Initiative Founder and Software Products R & D Expert Soft Digital Company Member International Leadership Association

Nola Xala – Africa

Head Corporate Communications CNBC Africa & Forbes Africa under ABN group 2014 Young African Leader Mandela Washington Fellowship Group Managing Director Shamandu Head Marketing CNBC & Forbes Africa

Bertha Yiberla – Africa, Cameroon

Dean AWLO Global Executive Council & Vice President AWLO Cameroon Founder Mike Denny Institute of Excellence

Myriam Carius – Africa, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Founder & Managing Partner CADICISS International Law Firm Associate Solicitor Ashurst LLP Associate Solicitor Mayer Brown Trainee Solicitor Baker & McKenzie

Madalene Mofu – Africa, Zambia

Founder & CEO Coalition for rural women empowerment Senior ambassador University of the People 2023 African women fellow Dignify Womanhood International Initiative Country Representative Women Ascension Chapter Lead Nations of Women

WEDO Asia Ambassadors stand as a force of empowerment, breaking barriers and creating pathways for women’s success across the continent

Gulnora Makhmudova

Uzbekistan Ambassador

Nasibakhon Aminova

Tajikistan Ambassador

Larissa Bondarenko

Russia Ambassador

Peggy Wang

Asia, Taiwan Ambassador

Johnan Sokleang Chea

Phnom Penh, Cambodia Ambassador

Dyan Pastrana

Asia, Philippines Country Ambassador

Anum Kamran

Pakistan Ambassador

Aisha Mahmood Butt

Pakistan Ambassador

Nikita Acharya

Asia, Nepal Ambassador

Ma Hnin Wai

Asia, Myanmar Ambassador

Khulan Davaadorj

Asia, Mongolia Ambassador

Maria Vanessa Pastor – ledesma

Manila, Philippines Ambassador

Aminath Ali

Maldives Ambassador

Mi-ki Choong

Asia, Malaysia Ambassador

Anioura Sagynbaeva

Kyrgyzstan Ambassador

Merey Mustafina

Asia, Kazakhstan Ambassador

Patricia Susanto

Asia, Indonesia, Jakarta Ambassador

Michella Irawan

Asia, Indonesia Ambassador

Dr. Sushi Singh

New Delhi, India Ambassador

Rosalin Patasani Mishra

Asia, India Ambassador

H.R.H Princess Fay Jahan Ara

India Ambassador

Henriqueta Maria Da Silva

Dili, Leste Ambassador

Jiusi Yao

Asia, Beijing, China Ambassador

Vandita Tiwari

Asia, Bangalore, India Ambassador

Tatyana Mikayilova

Asia, Azerbaijan Ambassador

WEDO Pan Pacific Ambassadors rise as catalysts for change, championing the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in our vibrant region. Together, we pave the way for women’s economic empowerment and making an impact worldwide.

Ana Saad

Sydney, Australia Ambassador

Candice Meisels

Sydney, Australia Ambassador

Rachael Ferguson

Perth, Australia Ambassador

Caroline Kennedy

Melbourne, Australia Ambassador

Peace Mitchell

Innisfail, Australia Ambassador

Theme Rains

Australia Regional Ambassador

WEDO Caribbean Ambassadors bring forth the strength, resilience, and rich diversity of our region’s women entrepreneurs. Together, we harness the power of collaboration, driving economic growth and empowerment across the islands.

Reina Kolf

Caribbean, Suriname Ambassador

Candice Sealey

St. Vincent/Grenadines Ambassador

Valerie Onu

St. Kitts/Nevis Ambassador

Virginia Riviere

Caribbean, Roseau, Dominica Ambassador

Monique Caradine

Caribbean, Puerto Rico Ambassador

Simmone Bowe

New Providence, Nassau Ambassador

Sandra Casanova

Caribbean, Martinique Ambassador

Aine Brathwaite

Grenada Ambassador

Danalyn Myvett

Caribbean, Belize Ambassador

Harriette Skeete

Caribbean, Barbados Ambassador

Sandra Baptist

Antigua & Barbuda Ambassador

WEDO Europe Ambassadors lead the way in fostering a continent where women’s business prowess knows no bounds.
Together, we empower women to shape a future of innovation, growth, and inclusive prosperity

Jeanette Carlsson

Europe, Denmark Ambassador

Anna Kuusela

Finland Ambassador

Catalina Maldonado

Barcelona, Spain Ambassador

Ljubica Kostic – Bukarica

Yugoslavia Ambassador

Anna Hejka

Warsaw, Poland Ambassador

Ruth Jacobs

Wales, United Kingdom Ambassador

Olga Azarova

Europe, Ukraine Country Ambassador

Jennie Kvintåhs

Europe, Stockholm, Sweden Ambassador

Valentina Disoska

Skopje, Macedonia Ambassador

Ksenija Vlaović

Europe, Serbia Ambassador

Gordana Nikolic

Europe, Rijeka, Croatia Ambassador

Urszula Cioleszynska

Europe, Poland Ambassador

Sylwia Mokrysz

Europe, Poland Ambassador

Tine Venas

Europe, Oslo, Norway Ambassador

Carine De Meyere

Netherlands Ambassador

Olesea Fortuna

Europe, Moldova Ambassador

Michelle Gialanze

Malta Ambassador

Annica Törneryd

Luxembourg Ambassador

Riina Laaksonen

Finland Ambassador

Katerina Haring

Czech Republic Ambassador

Janice Ruffle

Cyprus Ambassador

Viola Edward

Cyprus Ambassador

Slavyanka Stoykova

Europe, Bulgaria Ambassador

Kata Kevehazi

Europe, Budapest, Hungary Ambassador

Aida Zubcevic

Bosnia / Herzegovina Ambassador

Cheryl Miller

Europe, Belgium Ambassador

Moon Ahsan

Bangladesh, United Kingdom Ambassador

Lilit Asatryan

Europe, Armenia Ambassador

Viola Thoma

Albania Ambassador

Rani Dabrai

Dublin, Ireland Ambassador

WEDO MENA Ambassadors unite to ignite a transformative wave of women’s entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa. Together, we redefine boundaries, amplify voices, and empower women to thrive!

Tuba Terekli

Middle East & North Africa Ambassador

May Massijeh

Mena, Syria Ambassador

Hanan Mohamed Abdel Karim Abbas

Mena, Sudan Ambassador

Dr. Taghreed Alsaraj

Mena, Saudi Arabia Ambassador

Alanoud Hamad Al Thani

Qatar Ambassador

Fida Almalki

Palestine Ambassador

Hala Bugaighis

Mena, Libya Ambassador

Lamice Joujou

Mena, Lebanon Ambassador

Manizha Wafeq

Kabul, Afghanistan Ambassador

Fida Taher

Jordan Ambassador

Hande Unan

Mena, Istanbul, Turkey Ambassador

May Abdel Asim

Mena, Cairo, Egypt Ambassador

Emon Shakoor

Mena Regional Ambassador

Dina El Mofty

Cairo, Egypt, MENA Regional Ambassador

Sarah Al Ayed

Mena Ambassador

Rania Ayman

Egypt Ambassador

WEDO North America Ambassadors collaborate with industry leaders, organizations, and communities to create opportunities, provide mentorship, and inspire women entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential.

Pamela Finn

WEDO Nebraska Ambassador

Valeska Pederson Hintz

USA, San Francisco, Bay Area Ambassador

Kristin Spindler

Austin, TX, USA AMBASSADOR

Zoonie Nguyen

Montreal Ambassador

Lisa Webb

Calgary Ambassador

Alicia Chong

DENVER, COLORADO, USA AMBASSADOR
Wendy Diamond

Wendy Diamond

World Ambassador

Jessica Merrell

Usa, West Palm Beach, Florida Ambassador

Marsha Ralls

Usa, Washington Dc Ambassador

Catherine Grace O’connell

Usa, Seattle Ambassador

Latisha D. Taylor

Usa, San Francisco, California Ambassador

Janice Dru-bennett

Usa, Rhode Island Ambassador

Susan Towers

Usa, Portland, Oregon Ambassador

Abby Reinhard

Pittsford, New York, USA Ambassador

Vanessa Perez

USA, Orlando, Florida Ambassador

Dr. Parmis Khatibi

Orange, California, USA Ambassador

Ann Dolin

Oakton, Virginia, USA Ambassador

Jane Bolin

Usa, Oakland, Florida Ambassador

Stephanie Dorsey

Usa, New Orleans, Ambassador

Rana Shanawani

New Jersey, USA Ambassador

Laura Keller

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Ambassador

Lindsay Nahmiache

Manhattan Beach, California, USA Ambassador

Katie Chin

Usa, Los Angeles, California Ambassador

Lisa Chastain

Usa, Las Vegas, Nevada Ambassador

Mary Leonida

Usa, Kansas, Missouri Ambassador

Melanie Kosaka

Usa, Honolulu, Hawaii Ambassador

Anne N. Truong

Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA Ambassador

Bethany Shorb

Detroit, Michigan, USA Ambassador

Lorraine Schuchart, Apr

Usa, Cleveland, Ohio Ambassador

Margaret Mcsweeney

Usa, Chicago, Illinois Ambassador

Sylvia Scott

Usa, Boulder, Colorado Ambassador

Suzie Hall

Usa, Boise, Idaho Ambassador

Deborah Tillett

Usa, Baltimore, Maryland Ambassador

Carla Devin

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Ambassador

Amanda Gilkinson

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ambassador

Milena Radakovic

Canada, Canada Regional Ambassador

Jennifer Taylor

Canada, Calgary, Alberta Ambassador

WEDO Central America Ambassadors lead the charge in fostering an inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Together, we uplift, inspire, and redefine the possibilities for women in business.

Astrid Haase – Central America, Guatemala

Founder Core MKT

Sofia Castillo–Mexico,Tijuana

CEO Markzu Group Presidenta The Peace is Possible President Tijuana Trasciende

María Fuentes – Mexico,Quintana Roo

Founder  Yoo' STEAM

Karla Arriola – Mexico, Chiapas

FOUNDER CASA ROSAL A.C. ENTREPRENEUR FOUNDER ANCESTRAL MIEL COCO Y CACAO SPEAKER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

Erika Tello – Mexico, Hidalgo

Founder & CEO Remix Coworking Director creativo Remix Taller Creativo

Carmina Haro–Mexico,Jalisco

Coordinadora de posgrado Universidad de Guadalajara Directora General MIND México Innovación y Diseño

Nayelli Crespo – Mexico,Yucatán

Principal Chief Executive Officer Fortalece Empresarial Director de proyecto Clusem Creative Studio Coordinadora de capacitaciones y formación Movimiento Ciudadano

Ligia Aguayo – México Regional

CEO Integra Asesores Midwoman Fashion Magazine

Liliana Ortiz Jardón

México Toluca Ambassador

Rosario Velasco – Mexico State

Founder Ciudades Hermanas de Toluca Vice-Chairwomen Council Board Alianza Franco Mexicana de Toluca AC Founder & Ex-President Ciudades Hermanas de Toluca AC Ex-Coordinator Red Cross Mexico State Founder Liderato

Grace Sarmiento – Central America, Honduras

Founder Aliadas Honduras Co-Founder Impact Women Honduras Co-Founder Women Do Tech Organizer TEDx San Pedro Sula Women

Nuria Raventos – Central America, Costa Rica

Co-founder/Co-President Alvarez & Marin Corporation Director Raventos Group Corporation Columnist Forbes CA & La Nacion Newspaper National/International Politics Analyst Former Co-founder/President ALAS & 50 most Powerful Women in Central America Forbes Magazine

Judith Aguilar

México Queretaro Ambassador

Laru Linares – Central America, Panamá

Operations Manager Advisor international trade City of Knowledge Business accelerator

Francella Muñoz – Central America, Nicaragua

CEO & Founder Serviplus, S.A. Entrepreneur Award Winner

Vanessa Martinez – México&Central America Regional

Entrepreneur Adviser on Strategic Communication Health Industry Co- Founder Clan Companies Co-Author “Si yo Cambio el Mundo Cambia”

Maria Wildick – Mexico, Mexico City

Directora fundadora de Academia internacional de emprendimiento infantil AINEM Directora educativa en universidad ICOM Socio fundador del club Rotario Reforma Torre Mayor CDMX

Marta Sigarán – Central America, El Salvador

Manager CCK El Salvador Catedrática Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado

Kiny Villegas

Sonora State, México Ambassador

Why Join The Team

Benefits and opportunities for WEDO Global Ambassadors

At WEDO we support each other to thrive

What WEDO Ambassadors Do

The role of a WEDO Global Ambassador
Together, we can create a world where every woman has equal opportunities and the support needed to succeed

Organize WEDO Summit

Create, organize or co-organize the WED Summit in your community within the week of our official proclamation date November 19th.

Be A Spoke Person

You will represent our movement! Rally the media behind our initiatives with your WEDO promotional activity to enhance our visibility.

Gain Support & Partnership

By cooperating with prominent policy makers, key stakeholders, politicians, academic institutions, business leaders, and the media, WEDO drives the conversation on empowering women in business to the forefront of global agendas.

Problem Solving

Ambassadors rally and convene business leaders, government officials, and civil society to collaborate and find ways to elevate women financially in critical areas of entrepreneurship ecosystems, education, and policy creation.

Create Connections

Create an advisory board of politicians, prominent business people and public figures — anyone who can help ambassadors create a larger impact to empower women!

Report Outcomes & Updates

You are required to provide a Yearly Impact Report in December. If there are any local elections or interesting survey statistics on women-related issues released, we want to know about it!

Social Media Management

Build and maintain an active social media network to rally support for WEDO:

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WEDO is a grassroots movement! We count on promising, committed, high-profile, and quality volunteers like you to achieve the empowerment and support of women in business throughout the world.
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