Meet The Team

Our Board

Our mission is to create a global, inclusive space where women in STEM can access the resources, mentorship, and professional opportunities they need to succeed.
This vision is being developed by our team of volunteers.

Shara Cohen

Dr Shara Cohen

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Sharon (M) Brookes

Professor Sharon Brookes

Distinguished life scientist with a career spanning over 30 years
Tim Gellman

Tim Gellman

Chartered Accountant. Bringing over two decades of strategic financial leadership across various sectors
Molly Cohen

Molly Cohen

Specialising in Commercial Law, having worked at Slaughter and May, Clifford Chance and currently TLT London

Founding Ambassadors

Our Founding Ambassadors are passionate advocates who are helping to build a global movement for women in STEM. These dedicated volunteers are spreading the word about the Women in STEM Network, ensuring that professionals across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics connect, thrive, and shape the future of STEM.

Dr. Yvonne Anesta

Dr. Yvonne Anesta

Medical Professional, Academic Lead
Sri Lanka
Dr. Ruth Morse

Dr. Ruth Morse

Associate Professor in Human Genetics
United Kingdom
Dr.Tamar Zehavi Chkola

Dr.Tamar Zehavi Chkola

Microbiologist & Entrepreneur
Israel
Hannah Mikkelson

Hannah Mikkelson

Environmental Scientist
Australia
Baraka Kweli Birindwa

Baraka Kweli Birindwa

Public Health Expert and Climate Advocate
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dr. Zakia Alioua

Marine Biologist, Climate Researcher, Environmental Scientist
Algeria
Suneeksha Shinde

Suneeksha Shinde

Strategy Analyst, Cloud Technology Specialist, Advocate for Purpose-Driven Initiatives
India
Professor Vasiliki E. Kalodimou

Professor Vasiliki E. Kalodimou

Scientist, Educator, Leader in Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies
Germany
Dr. Marisa Amato

Dr. Marisa Amato

Business Development Manager
United Kingdom
Eng-Muna Abdirahman

Eng-Muna Abdirahman

Senior Electrical Engineer
Somalia
Kaosolu (Linda) Chinwuba

Kaosolu (Linda) Chinwuba

Digital Marketing Manager, IT Specialist, and Educator
Nigeria
Salma Ahmed

Salma Ahmed

Statistics and Data Analytics
United Arab Emirates
Riya Gill

Riya Gill

Public Health Advocate, STEM Innovator, and Community Leader
Australia
Ekroop Grewal

Ekroop Grewal

Advocate for Health Equity, Researcher, Educator
Canada
Nesredin Hassen Yesuf

Nesredin Hassen Yesuf

Medical Student, Researcher, Dedicated to Healthcare Innovation
Ethiopia
Polina Aliev

Polina Aliev

Medical Engineering Professional
Israel
Heba Nashid

Heba Nashid

Medical Neuroscience Professional
United Kingdom
Kamila Morad

Kamila Morad

Chemist
Canada
Dr. Ikram Mahmoudi

Dr. Ikram Mahmoudi

Pharmaceutical Scientist, Bioinformatics Expert, and Healthcare Innovator
France
Catherine Maina

Catherine Maina

Advocate for Gender Equality in STEM, Education, and Employment,
Kenya
Dr. Shilu Mathew

Dr. Shilu Mathew

Bioinformatics Scientist
Qatar
Dr. Ida Wilson

Dr. Ida Wilson

Scientific Consultant
South Africa
Taisiia Đśukii

Dr. Taisiia Mukii

Director of Teacher’s Professional Development
Ukraine
Segen Kubrom

Segen Kubrom

Aspiring Medical Professional
United States
Candy Maingi

Candy Maingi

Strategy Professional, Social Impact Leader
Kenya
Tracey Martin

Tracey Martin

Policy Advisor, Lawyer, International Policy Committee Chair
Australia
Eeda Rijal

Eeda Rijal

AI Product Management
United States
Silpa Anoop

Silpa Anoop

Registrar Support Specialist
India
Dr. Liesl Arendse

Dr. Liesl Arendse

Forensic Anthropologist, Researcher, Science Education Professional
South Africa
Dr. Nina Rezec

Dr. Nina Rezec

Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
United Arab Emirates
We are incredibly grateful for our ambassadors commitment to driving change, fostering collaboration, and supporting diversity in STEM. Their efforts are essential in helping us reach Founding Members and sponsorships, strengthening the foundation of this platform as a valuable resource for women at every stage of their careers

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