iSAW Ambassadors and Strategic Advisors
iSAW’s Ambassadors and Strategic Advisors are influential allies who champion our mission to drive systemic change in the workplace. Together, they amplify our impact and help advance the participation and progress of women worldwide.
“Every day we must continue to raise consciousness and take action to achieve gender equality”
Kirsty Chadwick
(South Africa)
“Throughout my life, personally and professionally, I have been using my position and personal beliefs to create momentum in the drive for progress in global gender equality and all the wider aspects of DEI. We have come a long way over the last couple of decades, but not far enough.”
Larry Hirst
(UK)
“There are so many awe-inspiring, tenacious, and super smart women - I hope for the world to see them and learn from their bravery and insight.”
Linda McKenzie
(USA)
“Gender equity should not and cannot be viewed merely as a checkbox for diversity, but as a tool for growth and opportunities. Expanding and promoting equality in the workplace will lead to benefits for all, and it is a mission I am proud to be a part of.”
Celso Nisterenko
(Brazil)
“Gender equality only exists where everyone truly believes that their potential has no limit, and they are empowered to reach it, regardless of background or personal circumstances.”
Lyn Grobler
(UK)
“For far too long, we've excluded half of the world's population from realizing their potential and their dreams in key jobs and industries. It's about time we righted this wrong, and push for gender equality in terms of both finding jobs and building careers. Let's build a fairer, better world for everyone.”
Alex Malouf
(UAE)
“Everybody loses when women and girls experience inequality. Families have less money. Economies have less fuel. And if this wasn’t enough, we have a responsibility as people to ensure that everyone can live safe and fulfilling lives. We have proven that by addressing gender equality it elevates all elements of society. Until we have equal...”
Julie Abrams
(USA)
“My commitment to gender equality is both personal and professional, founded in health and fulfillment”
Dr. Tamara Ghazi
(UAE)
“No one person is the same, God made each of us with our own unique talents and thereby if we bring them all together to work as one towards the advancement of All women, it will get us further much faster than working as individuals getting us nowhere slowly.”
Brent MacDonald
(USA)
“Empowering women to rise, lead, and thrive is not just a passion—it’s a responsibility. I’m honored to serve as an ambassador for iSAW, where together, we’re building a global alliance that amplifies purpose, unlocks potential, and paves the way for the next generation of fearless women leaders.”
Lakecia Gunter
(USA)
“The journey to gender equality should not be left to uncomfortable choices between what is presented to us in the present. It requires us to re-imagine how we collaborate and relate. ”
Saar Ben-Attar
(South Africa)
“I've spent my career driving transformation across some of the world's largest organisations in energy and technology. The common thread? The boldest change happens when diverse perspectives are embedded into how we work, not bolted on. As a father of daughters, I want them to walk into workplaces that were designed for them to thrive...”
Janek Weidner
(UK)