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We’re proud to bring you The Women.NYC Network, where you can meet 1:1 with pros in high-growth sectors including tech, life sciences, and green economy.

Browse advisors by industry and schedule a 30-minute session below. Need help finding the right match? Reach out to [email protected] for personalized guidance. Here's to your future!

Life Sciences • Technology • Green Economy • Entrepreneurship

Life Sciences

Sarah Bettigole with long, curly brown hair and a slight smile, wearing a dark green top and posing against a light blue background.

Sarah Bettigole
Vice President, Head of Immunology & Data Science, Volastra Therapeutics

Seasoned leader in cancer therapeutics-focused biotech

Sector: Life Sciences, Biotech
Advising on: Networking, Jobs of the Future

Chandra Ghose-Paul with medium-length brown hair, wearing a cream-colored lace top and blazer, smiles slightly while looking at the camera against a plain gray background.

Chandra Ghose-Paul
Founder and CEO, Bioharmony Therapeutics

Strong entrepreneurship professional focused on Infectious Diseases

Sector: Life Sciences, Biotech
Advising on: Networking, Jobs of the Future

Joanna Kaniewska with straight brown hair, smiles while standing indoors next to large leafy plants and potted greenery, with natural light coming through a window in the background.

Joanna Kaniewska
Founder and CEO, T-Shaped

Strengthening life sciences teams through leadership and biotech insight

Sector: Life Sciences
Advising on: Networking, Entrepreneurship, Moving into Management

Brynna O’Leary with long blonde hair in a dark top, smiling and standing in front of a blurred marina backdrop with sailboats.

Brynna O’Leary
Life Sciences Associate, J.P. Morgan

Catalyzing Growth in NYC's Life Sciences Ecosystem

Sector: Life Sciences
Advising on: Job Interview Prep, Changing Industries

Veta Obazenu with long straight dark hair, wearing a sleeveless black top, stands against a plain light-colored background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Veta Obazenu
Global Product Manager-Robotics and Surgical Technologies, Smith & Nephew

Experienced cell biologist driving medtech innovation through surgical technologies

Sector: Life Sciences, Medtech
Advising on: Changing Industries, Personal Branding, Networking, Entrepreneurship

Mahbuba Ramen wearing a black hijab and a black blazer over a white shirt, smiling at the camera against a plain light gray background.

Mahbuba Rahman
Shared Services Supervisor, CenterLight Healthcare

Pharmaceutical and business professional in healthcare management

Sector: Life Sciences, Medtech
Advising on: Work-life balance, Moving into Management, Personal Branding

Maria Rahmany with straight dark hair, wearing a dark blazer and black top, smiles at the camera against a blurred gray background.

Dr. Mária B. Rahmany
Director, Business Development & Portfolio Management, Columbia University’s Technology Transfer Office

Sector: Life Sciences, Tech
Advising On: Negotiation, Jobs of the Future, Career Pivot

Casey Trimmer with long brown hair, blue glasses, and a navy striped top, smiles at the camera. Green trees and sunlight are visible in the blurred background.

Casey Trimmer
Senior Scientist, dsm-firmenich

Research scientist specializing in olfaction genomics and odor perception

Sector: Life Sciences, Biotech
Advising on: Networking, Jobs of the Future

Yana Zorina with light brown, shoulder-length hair is smiling softly at the camera. She is wearing a beige top, a plaid blazer, and a necklace with a small pendant. The background is plain white.

Yana Zorina
Research Scientist, dsm-firmenich

Experienced cell biologist and neuroscientist specializing in systems biology and oncology

Sector: Life Sciences, Biotech
Advising on: Networking in Academia & Biology Industry

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Technology

Deanna Angello with light brown hair wearing a black blazer and a necklace is smiling in front of a dark background.

Deanna Angello
Executive-in-Residence, Springboard Enterprises

Bio-tech C-suite leader & investor with deep industry knowledge

Sector: Life Sciences, Biotech
Advising on: Personal Branding, Networking, Moving Into Management

Ingrid Busson with short, platinum blonde hair, wears statement earrings and a peach-colored top, smiling in front of a solid pink background.

Ingrid Busson
Co-Founder & Host, This is My Silver Lining

Innovator, strategic leader, & trusted legal advisor

Sector: Tech, Finance, Cybersecurity
Advising on: Negotiation, Career Pivot, Entrepreneurship

Rosario B. Casas with curly hair stands outdoors with arms crossed, wearing a black blazer, floral scarf, and dangle earrings. She has a confident expression, with city buildings blurred in the background.

Rosario B. Casas
Co-Founder, XR Americas, BCPartners Tech

Award-winning Latinantrepreneur

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Jobs of the Future

TeLisa Daughtry with long, straight, dark purple hair, wearing a white off-the-shoulder top, gold hoop earrings, and a gold necklace, sits on a wooden chair against a plain light background.

TeLisa Daughtry
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Speaker

Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Technologist, DEI Advocate, and Author

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Technology, Work-Life Balance, Career Pivots

Georgiana Dragu with long dark hair, wearing a maroon zip-up jacket and smiling at the camera. The background is bright and slightly blurred.

Georgiana Dragu
Founder/CEO, Crossingz

Industry Veteran Building the Future of Networking

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Job Interview Prep, Changing Industries, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Networking

Dr. Corrinne Graham with long black hair wearing a black blazer and a dark brown satin top, standing with one hand on her hip and smiling against a plain white background.

Dr. Corrinne Graham
President, GRAHAM International Consulting & Research Inc

Multifaceted business leader combines sustainability, diversity & entrepreneurship

Sector: Tech, Life Sciences
Advising on: Career Pivot, Networking

LeShanna Green with long straight hair and glasses smiles confidently at the camera. She is wearing a purple top with wide sleeves and stands against a plain gray background.

LeShanna Green
Founder & CEO, LPG Business Services & Consulting, LLC

Internationally experienced management professional specializing in business integration, and project and change management

Sector: Tech, Finance
Advising on: Networking, Moving Into Management, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation Skills

Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne with dark hair wearing a red top, large gold earrings, and a colorful beaded necklace, smiling softly at the camera against a neutral background.

Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
CEO & General Partner, Wocstar Capital

Champion, Storyteller, Investor in Women of Color Tech Innovation

Sector: Tech, Finance
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Negotiation

Christine Lane, with long auburn hair and bangs, stands against a gradient background. She is wearing a sleeveless black top and looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Christine Lane
North American Head of Innovation, DDB

Marketing Innovator | Growth Strategist

Sector: Tech, Advertising
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Networking, Jobs of the Future, Work-Life Balance, Job Interview Prep

Sydney Mulligan with shoulder-length blonde hair and glasses slightly smiling outdoors. She is wearing a dark green dress with buttons and layered necklaces. The background features greenery and a building with arched windows.

Sydney Mulligan
Co-Founder, EMMIE Collective

Specializes in opportunities for marketing & revenue consultants

Sector: Tech, Marketing
Advising on: Career Pivoting, Entrepreneurship

Denis Nolasco with glasses and hair in a bun smiles while sitting outdoors at a café. She is wearing a black jacket and there are trees, plants, and buildings visible in the background.

Denis Nolasco
Policy Manager, NextDoor

Experienced Compliance leader with deep knowledge of data privacy & Trust & Safety

Sector: Tech, Cybersecurity
Advising on: Negotiation, Jobs of the Future, Career Pivot

Ramona Ortega with curly dark hair and a warm smile, is wearing a green coat with black sleeves and a white scarf, sitting indoors with plants and modern lighting in the background.

Ramona Ortega
Founder, WealthBuild

Award-Winning 2x Fintech Entrepreneur specializing in AI, Personal Finance, Investing

Sector: Tech, Entrepreneurship
Advising on: Networking, Entrepreneurship, Jobs of the Future

Alejandra Salazar with long dark hair, wearing a pink knit sweater, sits against a concrete wall and smiles at the camera.

Alejandra Salazar
Founder/CEO, CROING

Advocate for creating spaces for females in the creative and tech industries to succeed

Sector: Tech, Marketing
Advising on: Networking, Jobs of the Future, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Moving into Management

Kristy Sisko Wallace with wavy brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a light-colored blazer over a black top and a silver necklace. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor setting.

Kristy Sisko Wallace
Consultant

Startup & Tech Executive | Scaling Companies, Products & Teams | Driving Growth, Innovation & Operational Excellence

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Personal Branding, Changing Industries

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Green Economy

Katia Barnave wearing glasses, a dark denim shirt, and a blue lanyard. She is smiling against a plain white background.

Katia Barnave
E-Mobility IT Tools Project Lead, Con Edison

Powering Green Solutions Through Tech, Tools & Transportation

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Job Interview Prep, Changing Industries

Charlotte Broadbent with shoulder-length light brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a light gray textured blazer and a white top. The blurred outdoor background suggests a city street on a sunny day.

Charlotte Broadbent
Structural Engineer, COWI North America

Experienced engineer: Offshore wind, water, wastewater industry

Sector: Green Economy: Offshore Wind
Advising on: Changing Industries, Job Interview Prep

Deneen Donnley with long gray hair, wearing a purple blazer over a patterned top, smiling against a plain white background.

Deneen Donnley
SVP & General Counsel, Con Edison

Leading legal strategy at the heart of NYC’s clean energy future

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Networking, Moving into Management

Claudia Franco with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a cream-colored blouse and a beaded necklace, smiling softly at the camera in a relaxed setting.

Claudia Franco
Senior Designer, Con Edison

Pioneering Workforce Development for NYC's Sustainable Future

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Job Interview Prep, Changing Industries, Negotiation Skills

Nury M. Gutierrez smiling in front of a historic building. She is wearing glasses and navy blouse and pants, with her hands in her pockets. The background features stone architecture and a grassy area.

Nury M. Gutierrez
Senior Project Manager, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Empowering NYC's Green Workforce for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Networking in Public Sector, Career Pivots, Soft Skills

Kayla Mallay smiling outdoors and wearing glasses, a blue Con Edison hard hat, and a navy jacket. She has long blonde hair and a lanyard with an ID badge. Industrial equipment and structures are in the background.

Kayla Mallay
Project Engineer, Con Edison

Powering NYC Reliability with 10 Years in Grid Engineering

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Project Management, Moving into Management

Tinia Pina with her curly hair pulled up, and wearing a white shirt with black stripes, smiles at the camera. The background is blurred greenery with sunlight filtering through trees.

Tinia Pina
Founder & CEO, Re-Nuble

Advocate for sustainable waste management & closed-loop agriculture utilizing organic waste streams

Sector: Climate Tech, AgTech
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Jobs of the Future

Bianca Mesqueue Reyes with long hair, wearing a black jacket, smiles while leaning on a metal railing. Behind her, the Brooklyn Bridge and New York City scape are visible across the water. It’s a clear day with a blue sky.

Bianca Mesqueue Reyes
Clean Energy Project Lead in IT Tools and Innovation, Con Edison

Championing Environmental Justice and Green Workforce Development

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Job Interview Prep, Changing Industries, Negotiation Skills

Fabianna Rodríguez-Mercado with long dark hair and brown eyes smiles at the camera. She is wearing a royal blue top and small pearl earrings, posed in front of a plain white background.

Fabianna Rodríguez-Mercado
CISO Cyber Security Services, Chief of Staff, Citi

Cyber Executive Specializing in headcount, finances, & communication

Sector: Tech, Finance
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Negotiation

Soli Shin with long black hair and a dark top smiles at the camera against a plain black background.

Soli Shin
Program Manager, Con Edison

Leading EV Infrastructure Expansion in NYC's Energy Landscape

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Job Interview Prep, Changing Industries

Sonam Velami with long dark hair, wearing a magenta sweater and dangling earrings, smiles at the camera against a plain beige background.

Sonam Velani
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Streetlife Ventures

Connecting the dots: Cities, Climate, Capital

Sector: Climate Tech, Finance
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Jobs of the Future, Negotiation

Jessica Weis with wavy brown hair and a light complexion smiles at the camera against a plain gray background. She is wearing a dark jacket with a white collar.

Jessica Weis
Program Director, Women in Energy, Columbia University

Expanding the pipeline into the energy sector & supporting women in energy

Sector: Green Energy
Advising on: Resume Feedback, Interview Prep, Career Pivots

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Entrepreneurship

Irina Kanaeva with blonde hair wears a blue and white floral one-shoulder dress and pearl jewelry, standing confidently with hands on hips in a modern room with shelves and round glass lights in the background.

Irina Kanaeva
Psychology + Energy Personal Branding Strategist, Irina Jewelry

Helping women align energy, wellness, and brand for sustainable success

Sector: Entrepreneurship
Advising on: Personal Branding, Networking, Entrepreneurship

Shefali Lakhani with long dark hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a blue and white striped button-up shirt and dark pants, standing against a plain, light gray background.

Shefali Lakhani
Founder and Managing Attorney, Lakhani Legal

Empowering startups with accessible, innovative legal strategy

Sector: Entrepreneurship
Advising on: Networking, Moving into Management

Nicole Mosby with styled locs, wearing a black blazer over a blue top, gold necklace, and hoop earrings, smiles at the camera against a plain gray background.

Nicole Mosby
Founder, Salomon Strategies

Empowering Leaders to Rise Boldly and Lead Authentically

Sector: Entrepreneurship
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Networking, Moving into Management, Negotiation

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