iSAW Ambassadors
Ambassadors are influential allies of iSAW, helping to share the purpose of iSAW globally and locally. They are individuals who are committed to supporting the advancement of women worldwide, with a focus on enabling systemic change in the workplace.
“I believe that gender equality is a right and I personally commit to making sure that it is applied consistently and without bias.”
Subramanian Madhavarao
(USA)
“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)
“Every day we must continue to raise consciousness and take action to achieve gender equality”
Kirsty Chadwick
(South Africa)
“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)
“Everyone is different, everyone has a unique brilliance. The best results are when everyone, and I mean everyone, has the chance to shine. When women aren’t provided with equal opportunity, we are holding back individuals AND we are holding back a collective opportunity. It’s wrong, it’s non-sensical, and it’s not productive. Let’s just get on...”
Kirsty Bashforth
(UK)
“Woman to woman, we should never be in competition with one another for one seat at the table. We should work together, supporting each other with each one of us sitting in our own seat.”
Keisha Garcia
(USA)
“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)
“In business, we should always look at how well we are matching opportunities with talent. Where we see an in-balance, then there is a leadership obligation to do something. For gender, it appears there is still a significant gap and so it is obvious we can expect better outcomes by working to close it.”
Gavin Goodland
(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 Mal'ouf
(UAE)
“I'm committed to create a world where my daughter and all women have the same opportunities that men have had for centuries.”
Ayman Assaf
(UK)
“Everybody deserves the same rights and opportunities to contribute and shine. It needs you and me to drive that change and make it happen.”
Ulrike Von Lanski
(UK)
“Achieving equality based on gender is vital to the success of any organization. Together, we must make a conscious effort to end the biases that exist.”
Scott Vaughn
(United States)
“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)