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W.I.N. 2008 Team
Organization Structure
WW.I.N. is run by an office team of 5-9 professionals who take charge of the daily operation of the W.I.N. organization, the decision-making and its activities. An additional team of approximately 20 women assists the office team as needed for the conference. Together these two groups form the W.I.N. Team. Closely associated to the W.I.N. team are also:
the Advisory Board,
partner networks,
sponsor companies and the
W.I.N. Community.
W.I.N. is run as an independent social organization and receives no public / government funding. It operates thanks to private donations (time and money) and receives sponsorships and participation fees. It is in the process of becoming a foundation.
The W.I.N office team
Kristin Engvig (Norway), founder and director W.I.N. global forum, Women’s International Networking
Kristin started to work with women in 1994 when she took on the role as President of the Professional Women’s Association in Milan. As a social entrepreneur she founded W.I.N. in 98 in Milan believing “women have a vital role to play in shaping the future” and “wishing to bring a more feminine, global and sustainable vision to work, communities and life “. The idea, an annual conference aimed to empower, develop and connect women leaders with this vision and a platform to connect international women’s networks for year around networking came about.
She is leading the leadership journey at W.I.N. and has designed and written the visionary programs of all W.I.N. forums. She has marketed, raised funds and built up the organization from her kitchen to what it now represents: a globally renowned organization. Kristin is an innovative thinker, known for picking up trends early and encouraging women to live creatively and shape their own future. She is a speaker on topics such as leadership, empowerment, networking and entrepreneurship. Kristin has worked in global companies (JPMorgan, Citibank, Norwegian export council) and as international consultant and trainer (strategy, intercultural management and marketing/market research) in Western and Eastern Europe as well as Japan. She holds Msc degree in Business and Marketing from (HA/BI) Oslo and an MBA from SDA Bocconi, Milan. She has travelled extensively and worked with women from all continents. In 2006 she was finalist for the European Women of Achievement Award. Art is central in her life and she has studied and practiced acting, creativity, yoga and Zen for a number of years. She is the mother of Leonardo, 6 years old. She lives in Europe.
Anna Persson, Sweden/Italy - Conference Manager / Sponsor Relations
Anna is in charge of the finances and the overall project management of the 2008 conference. She is the key relationship account for sponsors. This is her fifth year working for W.I.N. She is a skilled professional with an excellent track record in executive recruitment, human resources and general management. International in experience and outlook, completely bi-lingual in Swedish/English with fluent Italian and some German. She has worked successfully for both established and new ventures. She has a BA in Business and Administration.
Ekaterina Dolgacheva, Russia/ Switzerland – Participant relations
Katia is managing the participant relations as well as the W.I.N. women’s fund/scholarship program. She has a diploma in Hospitality and Tourism with emphasis on Marketing and Social Communications from Udmurt State University, Russia. Her professional experiences are Sales and Customer Relations. She started her career in the travel agency business and has worked as tourism manager in different international tour-operating travel companies. She is currently also working with promotion of the Russian artist Boris Chetkov and his fine art in Europe www.borischetkov.com. She speaks Russian, English, French and is studying German.
Ina Østensvig, Norway – Speaker Relations
Ina is the focal point for the speakers at the W.I.N. Global Forum 2008, she was also a part of the 2007 Conference Team. Ina holds a Masters degree in Development Studies and wrote her thesis on Inter-agency cooperation in Disaster Management. In addition, she has an Engineering degree in Computer Technology. Ina has a passion for humanitarian and development issues such as skills and capacity building and empowerment. Previously she has worked with minority groups in diverse cultural settings. Over the years, Ina has developed an international network from working, living, and studying abroad in Bali, Uganda, USA, Jamaica and Australia.
Gisela Raeber, Switzerland - Corporate Network Group, Project Manager
Born in Germany, Gisela has been living in Switzerland for over 30 years. Her professional experience is in communications, advertising and Public Relations. She holds a Swiss PR degree and speaks fluently German, French, and English. She worked for over 20 years in one of the world's leading aluminium companies where she held the position of Manager Communications and Public Relations, responsible for corporate communications, corporate identity and image building throughout 15 European countries. Since 2003 she has been working as an independent consultant and project manager in various business and charity areas. Over the last 4 years, she has been responsible for W.I.N.'s press and communication activities as well as for the corporate network group.
Marie O’Hara, Manager, Partner Relations and Communications
Marie has over 16 years experience working in international education management. The former Director of the U.S.-U.K. Educational Commission in London, she has also served as a trainer for the United States Department of State in Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States. She has compiled and edited numerous publications and has served as a global project manager for academic associations, global publishers, and government agencies. An English national, Marie has studied in the United States and in England. She now lives in Lausanne and is responsible for W.I.N.’s partner relations.
Mariana Prado, Argentina – Graphic Design
Mariana is in charge of graphic design for W.I.N. Global Forum 2006. She graduated as a Graphic Designer at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, and holds a Marketing Post grade from the Universidad de San Andres. After working for Zona Uno studio during 2001/2002, she started her own entrepreneurial projects. The first company she created -GIOA- was dedicated to the design and commercialization of women accessories in Argentina and Venezuela. In 2003 she set up her own web design venture, which she has been growing since then. Mariana speaks Spanish, English, and French. Her current responsibilities at W.I.N. provide her the opportunity to be in contact with women that are making a difference in the way of exercising leadership.
Tatiana Panchenko, Public Relations & Communications.
The field of International Relations, purchasing and export sales are the main areas I am passionate about. After achieving a Diploma in Commerce (The Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics and Finances) I had over 3 years of solid professional experience within departments of international affaires. I speak French, English and Russian and I keen to take new responsibilities in Europe. The possibility to join the W.I.N. team enabled me to contribute to the 11th Global Leadership Forum as well as to acquire a new interesting career experience.
The W.I.N. 2008 Conference Team
Erica Peters (US) International Liason for the Michelangelo Project, Art Casting - Chicago IL
I am the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Michelangelo Project, a cooperative effort between the Casa Buonarroti (Michelangle Museum - Florence, Italy) and the Harry & Karly Spell Foundation - Chicago, IL). Through the use of new digital scanning technology, we have been able to produce perfect replicas/clones of 6 original Michelangelo sculptures (bozzettis) and cast them in bronze. These bronzes are the first works of Michelangelo Buonarrotti offered for sale in modern times and are the only authenticated works by the Master outside of Europe. A limited edition of 6 sets of the scultures (6 different sculputes in each set including The David) are now available for purchase. All interested parties contact Erica Peters ericak28@yahoo.com.
Francesca Romana Rubino (IT) Dottore Commercialista
Francesca Romana is Dottore Commercialista (i.e. Italian certified public accountant) and Enrolled agent of U.S. IRS. She is an expatriate advisor, dealing with international individual tax and social security aspects for people moving to or out of Italy, immigration rules, remuneration packages and other expatriatiation matters. She also prepares Italian and US individual tax returns. Lastly, she is so enthusiastic about WIN that she has taken part of the WIN team in 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007 and ... this year!
Johanne Gallagher (IE) Law of Attraction Trainer & Specialist , 7 Steps of Creation
Johanne is a trainer and specialist in Law of Attraction (LOA or The Secret). Her life is about teaching LOA to teams or individuals in a private or professional setting. Her previous background included 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry (Quality Control and Regulatory Affairs) with her formal education in Applied Chemistry. In addition, she is also a Master Practitioner in Neuro Lingusitic Programming (NLP), a practical communication and coaching tool. Johanne combines her spiritual knowledge with personal experience of law of attraction when teaching this universal principle to her clients to help them achieve the results they are looking for.
Kirsten Nystrand (NO) Manager , Narvik Storsenter
She is working as a shopping mall manager in Narvik, a town in the northern part of Norway.Previously, she worked with the administration, journalism and marketing.Her interests are communication, writing, travelling, music, culture and photography. In the fall of 2005 the planning of Svarta Bjørn Conference as a project in Vinterfestuka started, as an arena of professional and social injection for women in our region. Vigdis is responsible for the project management, working closely with Unni Forshaug and Kirsten Nystrand. After 3 successful years they were offered a sponsorship through the EU for new impulses. After a pleasent contact with Kristin Engvig and Anna Persson, they were happy to be invited to be part of the W.I.N. 2008 Global Forum Organizing team.
Kristen Cain (US ) Designer/Artist, IFAD
Kristen has over 7 years of professional experience in the fashion world and loves focusing on the art of craft and design. After pursuing a BA in English and BFA in Studio Art from TCU and another BFA in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design, she has worked for various designers and stylists in New York, Paris, New Delhi, San Francisco, and Rome. Her experience includes designing silhouettes for collections, developing prototypes, editing collections, collaborating with magazines, showroom consulting, and dressing actresses and models. While always striving to develop her expertise in fashion design (womenswear, wedding gowns, and fashion history), she remains passionate about enviromentally-sound fabrics and modes of production as well as fair-trade ethics for workers in the garment industry. She is currently working with the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development. She speaks English (mother-tongue), proficient Italian and an intermediate level of French and Spa.
Lisa R. Tucci (US) Chief Creative Officer, Art&Media Communications
Art&Media produces "The best of Italian Culture this side of the Renaissance" including Artineraries Tours - downloadable Audioguides - and Digital Content (podcasts, videos, interviews) for web apps, mobile phones and other new media platforms along with the Linguality Italian Book Club series for readers of Contemporary Italian literature. We endeavor to help other entrepreneurs at WIN, as well as focus on our mission in making exciting, educational, and interactive content for travelers the world over!
Unni Forshaug (NO) Narvik Næringsforum
Unni has worked for many years in local fashion stores and she has also been executive director for her own business. Now she is working in the administration in Narvik Næringsforum,"Narvik Business Association" and Narvikgården,nourishment and holding development. In the fall of 2005 the planning of Svarta Bjørn Conference as a project in Vinterfestuka started, as an arena of professional and social injection for women in our region. Vigdis is responsible for the prosject management, working closely with Unni Forshaug and Kirsten Nystrand. After 3 successful years they were offered a sponsorship through the EU for new impulses, and after a pleasant contact with Kristin Engvig and Anna Persson they were happy to be invited to be part of the W.I.N 2008 Global Forum organizing team.
Vigdis Østensen (NO) Producer , WinterFestival of Narvik
Vigdis is one of three producers of the Winter Festival of Narvik; the 52 year old Vinterfestuka. Arranging concerts, theatre, dance, exhibitions, conferences and special events,her working area stretches from administration and sponsors to logistics and artists. Worked fourteen years with Scandinavian Airlines as a senior consultant of sales. Living in the Lofoten Islands for some years, she founded and managed her own art gallery. In the fall of 2005 the planning of Svarta Bjørn Conference as a project in Vinterfestuka started, as an arena of professional and social injection for women in our region. Vigdis is responsible for the project management, working closely with Unni Forshaug and Kirsten Nystrand. After 3 successful years they were offered a sponsorship through the EU for new impulses, and after pleasent contact with Kristin Engvig and Anna Persson, they were happy to be invited to be part of WIN 2008 Global Forum organizing team!
Wendy Auslebrook
My professional career expands some 23 years. Firstly in Australia working as a Home Economist and Food Stylist for food and food-related appliance companies. Being a self-motivated and highly organised team leader I can implement vision into collaborative action and I enjoyed diverse roles in sales and marketing, consumer education and public relations. Then I left my career as I knew it, moved to Italy and changed my life. My passion for food and cooking has led me on a continuous journey of “taste education.” As a consequence I have acquired a special first-hand knowledge and experience, not forgetting a great collections of recipes.
My collaboration with “Living Italy's” food and wine tours allows me to share this passion with the discerning "foodie" tourist. I divide my time between Rome and Umbria.
My hobby of creating necklaces and earrings from beads has transformed into an income. You can see my latest designs at the W.I.N. market on Saturday.
Carmen Farre Solsona
Biologist, speciality: Microbiology.Master in Engineering and Environmental Management and MBA.Over 16 years professional experience in tecnical-commercial areas, management in Engineering and water treatment, two years as a responsable of the commercial department in Barcelona and chief of the sales and marketing of the tertiary treatments department and four years as department director of the industrial waters and private sector in an important multinational.This allowed me to gain experience and understand, adapt and manage multidiscipline surroundings and gain a complete exeperience of the sale and the development in businesses of equipment goods and engineering. A charismatic, enthusiastic and open person with the ability of adapting to and understanding of diverse surroundings. Enjoys the art of dialogue and the negotiation between persons of different professional scopes.
Ambika Christen
Ambika Christen, 45 years, 2 children, is a personal coach and therapist since 2002, runned a praxis in Switzerland until 2007 when she moved to Oslo, Norway.
Ambika Christen is an experienced guide when it comes to understand the development of your full potential. She helps you to realize clearly where is your true potential, enables you to find your visison and how you can reach your aims and visions. Her motherley and natural compassion helps you to open to your inner truth and overcome insecurities, which might prevent you from living your true full potential.
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