Volunteering Team

PWI Corporate Partnership Team


Teg Malla

Teg Malla is a seasoned nonprofit consultant and an entrepreneur with over 25 years experience across Asia and Europe. She was awarded Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of her work as Chair, Social Projects at an international Rotary Club in Brussels. Teg is certified in SAP FI/CO and has a postgraduate in Strategic Management & Leadership and a Master in Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management. Teg is currently pursuing doctoral research on “Women and Philanthropy”. She enjoys collecting and promoting Himalayan art, travelling, reading, and hiking during her free time.


HeloÏse Duran

Heloïse holds a Master’s degree in Business Engineering – Operations Management from the University of Ghent and currently works as an Operations Manager at Katoen Natie, a global logistics and engineering company. Passionate about creating impact, she joined PWI to contribute to the empowerment of women. In her free time, she enjoys reading and exploring new places around the world.

PWI Membership Team


Ozana Popescu

Ozana combines over 17 years of management and financial expertise with a deep passion for innovation and continuous learning. With a master’s degree in finance and a strong background in economics, she excels at uncovering fresh problem-solving perspectives and unlocking the potential of individuals and teams. For the past seven years, Ozana has been a key driver of digital transformation, loyalty, and CRM solutions at Maxeda DIY Group. She leads agile, cross-functional teams, seamlessly blending her financial acumen with a focus on data analytics and reporting to deliver impactful, customer-centric results


Hanne Thomassen Inderhaug

With a background in EU law and sustainability, and experience in organizational work across Brussels, Oslo, and Copenhagen, Hanne is passionate about strengthening inclusive communities and enhancing the member experience. Hanne looks forward to contributing to the development of engaging initiatives that support the continued growth of our network.

PWI Events Team


Nadiia Gaidak

Nadiia’s journey is a vibrant blend of cultures, languages, and professional experiences. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she began her career as a lawyer specializing in European, International, Human Rights, and Criminal Law. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to Brussels, where she earned two Master’s degrees and transitioned from law to event management—a field where her true passion lies: creating meaningful connections through multicultural, multilingual environments. Today, as co-owner of the event agency Anything Anywhere Anytime, Nadiia channels her problem-solving spirit and love for travel into crafting unforgettable experiences that bridge people and places.


Elena Rizzo

Originally from Italy, Elena holds a Law degree from Università degli Studi di Pavia and a Master’s in European Studies from Maastricht University. After living in the Netherlands and Sweden, she is now based in Brussels. Elena shares: “Since moving to Brussels, I’ve come to value the power of meaningful connections and contributing to something impactful. That’s why I joined PWI—to support its mission and help bring inspiring events to life.”

PWI  Mentoring Team


Program Director

Chrysanthi Vazitari

Chrysa is a PCC-certified coach, silver awarded as the "Best EMEA Coach" and founder of Chrysalogy and GrowthUP. She is Greek but she has been living for 9 years now in Brussels. She pivoted from being a Teacher of Ancient Greek to an Adviser in the EU bubble world and now she's an entrepreneur. She works with passionate people to get career clarity, and advancement, or completely pivot their careers in a FUN and Creative way! Outside work, Chrysa enjoys travelling, dancing, playing sports and cooking.   

Program Coordinator

Katarzyna Cynar

Kasia is an Account Manager with over 5 years of experience in building and maintaining client relationships. Originally from Poland, she has been living in Brussels for six years. She is recognized for her proactive approach and commitment to driving continuous improvement in both her professional and personal endeavours. Beyond work, Kasia likes to spend her free time playing beach volleyball, hiking, travelling and reading books.   

Program Coordinator

Ellen Röeck

Ellen participated in the PWI mentoring program in 2022 and continued as a volunteer. She has several years of experience in the European Institutions and is currently working on European affairs and projects in the city of Mannheim. She is passionate on topics related to gender equality and international politics and loves working in an international environment. 

PWI Social Media Team


Whitley Isa

Whitley Isa is a photographer based in Brussels. Born in Antwerp, of Nigerian parentage, Whitley grew up with a love of photography and was always capturing & documenting life around her. After graduating from the Vrije Universiteit Brussels with a degree in Applied Economics, she ventured into the corporate world, where she gained valuable experience in digital marketing while simultaneously growing her photography career in the fields of fashion and portraiture. Her photography work focuses on identity & personality to tell authentic stories that emphasize empowerment. Inspired by her corporate background, she also highlights Black beauty & culture in professional environments. 

PWI STEAM Team


Rhonda Ocha

Rhonda has lived in Belgium for over 30 years, has over two decades of business experience in the payment industry with Mastercard Europe. She has extensive experience in leading cross-functional global teams to sell and deliver innovative, complex, multi-market products, and digital programs. She is co-chair of the Mastercard Women’s Leadership Network and a steering committee member since 2008, an Advisory Board member of PWI Brussels and an active contributor to their STEAM Programme.Speaker, mentor and influencer, she is a passionate change agent for gender balanced leadership, diversity and inclusion.

Paula Moral Santiago

Paula Moral showed an interest in Math and Science from an early age. She studied Industrial Engineering at Polytechnic University in Madrid, and completed her education at the Ecole Centrale in Paris and Cranfield University in the UK. She has developed her career in the food and automotive manufacturing industries. An advocate for diverse leadership and gender balance in Technical and Engineering careers, she is thrilled to lead the STEAM program in PWI.

Mimma Pernetti

Mimma is senior Global Marketing Director at GSK and she is a passionate leader and catalyst for change, driven by the commitment to bringing added value and "sustainable disruption" to society and to her organization. Her experience living in various European countries and working in diverse roles and industries has equipped her with a robust scientific background, learning agility, and strong matrix and functional leadership skills. Combined with her business acumen, these qualities enable me to drive meaningful and sustainable impact.


Helen Ruggiero

With over 20 years of international experience in regulatory science, sustainability, and product stewardship across the oil, chemical, textile, and consulting industries, Helen brings a wealth of expertise. She is passionate about mentoring and advancing female leadership in STEAM fields.

PWI Book Club Team


Olga Rovira

Olga has an academic background in Industrial Chemistry Engineering from the University of Zaragoza (Spain) and in Structural Molecular Biology from the University of London (UK). Her professional experience spans over 20 years in the biotechnological/pharmaceutical industry as part of both small biotech and large multinational corporations. Currently she is running KONTIVAX, her own consultancy company, where she acts as Regulatory Affairs Senior Consultant in the field of Vaccines.