Global #WAIDAY Celebration: Leadership, Influence and Collective Impact
Driving Diversity Through Open Innovation

Blog authors

Angelina Buchvarova


Angelina Buchvarova is a Senior Community Marketing Manager at WomenTech Network. She has more than 10 years of experience in the marketing domain and specializes in developing communications strategies for high-growth startups and tech companies. Angelina has a Master's degree in Creative and Media Enterprises from the University of Warwick, UK and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Advertising from Lancaster University. She is passionate about helping women succeed in STEM careers, writing and identifying creative ways to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive tech ecosystem.

Anna Radulovski


Anna Radulovski is the author of Chief in Tech (Wiley, 2025), an entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder & CEO of WomenTech Network, a global community with over 150,000 members across 179 countries. Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg TV, and Fortune, she is a leading voice on diversity, leadership, and innovation in tech. She also founded Coding Girls, Executive Women in Tech, and the Chief in Tech Summit, and served as a Regional Director at Founder Institute. Her work has earned her the Trailblazer Award, Rising Star for the Global Award of Achievement, and recognition among the Women in ESG: 50 Rising Stars. Anna invests in purpose-driven founders and speaks globally on inclusive leadership, impact, and scaling communities that change the world.

Keti Lazova


Keti Lazova is a Social Media Content Specialist, crafting engaging, community-focused content that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry. She uses her digital marketing skills to support women in tech. She aims to create spaces where women in tech feel seen, supported, and motivated to pursue their career goals.

Alina Shcherbyna


Alina Shcherbyna is a seasoned professional in the fields of marketing and project management with 10 and 7 years of experience, respectively. Throughout her career, she has developed skills in team building, motivation, and employer branding. She considers her dedication to mentoring and development assistance to be one of her most important attributes, as it has allowed her to help others grow and progress in their professional lives. One of her most fulfilling projects was building the largest female tech community in Ukraine and bringing it to the international market with participants from 13 countries and growing. She lives by the values of equality and diversity and aims to make a positive impact in everything she does. With her experience in managing teams of over 100 people, she feels confident in her ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others to reach their goals.

Rebecca Appleton


I'm an award-winning journalist and head of Dakota Digital , a boutique digital PR and copywriting agency.

Helen Orgis


Helen currently works as a Senior Manager at diconium, whilst also acting as a Sidepreneur, providing advice to startups and B2B companies on marketing and go-to-market topics. With a particular passion for Green & IndustryTech, she finds building meaningful partnerships that positively impact people and the environment to be highly enjoyable. Recently, she graduated from the MIT Sloan Executive Program on Corporate Strategy. Balancing her career aspirations with being a mother of twins, she openly shares her personal strategies for successfully managing both responsibilities.

Roja Boina


As an Engineering Senior Advisor, Roja provides data-driven and strategic solutions to customers using Data Engineering tools and technologies like Apache Spark, Python, Databricks, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau on cloud platforms including AWS. Her passion is to dive deep into the ocean of data, extract insights, and use Analytics for social good. She shares the knowledge and experience gained in her learning process through her speaking events and writing for well-known tech blogs. Roja won the Mentor of the Year for 2022 with Women in Data.

Melonie de Guzman


Experienced project manager with over 17 years of experience delivering full-scope projects across global enterprise-level brands in media and web development. Proficient in Project Management and Agile processes, standards, and tools; skilled in leading cross-discipline teams in a remote asynchronous environment. PMI and SAFe certified with excellent verbal and written communication skills. In addition to managing high-performing teams, I am dedicated to mentoring women in technology. I have had the privilege of delivering international keynote speeches and facilitating workshops, furthering knowledge sharing and empowerment on a global scale.

Yaryna Kobryn


A skilled writer with over 8 years of experience, Yaryna specializes in producing clear, engaging content that demystifies global employment and EOR solutions. Her expertise helps businesses navigate the complexities of expanding remote teams. With a strong background in working alongside product and software development teams, Yaryna brings a tech-savvy perspective to her writing, delivering insightful, in-depth analysis for her readers.

Intizar Ali


I’m a PR distribution specialist with a strong focus on content marketing and media outreach. I help brands and businesses gain visibility through strategic PR publications across diverse digital platforms. With hands-on experience in crafting compelling narratives and securing placements on top-tier media outlets, I empower clients to amplify their message, build credibility, and grow their online presence. Passionate about innovation and impact, I work at the intersection of content strategy and public relations to deliver measurable results. For media opportunities or collaboration, feel free to reach Target Ranking for assistance.