Women.NYC Network Advisors | NYCEDC

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

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

Deanna Angello
Chief Commercial Officer, Self

Biopharma C-Suite Leader and healthcare board advisor with deep industry knowledge from Seed stage to Fortune 50 companies

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

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

Kristan Lansbery with long brown hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a red, black, and white patterned blazer over a black top, and the background is bright and white.

Kristan Lansbery
Biopharmaceutical Legal Executive, Regeneron

Life sciences legal expert navigating regulatory strategy and intellectual property protection

Sector: Life Sciences
Advising on: Industry Insight, Leadership Growth

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

.

Technology

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

Nicole Cueto with long brown hair, wearing a green blouse and hoop earrings, smiles with arms crossed on a street in Manhattan, New York City. Yellow taxis and buildings are in the background.

Nicole Cueto
Founder/CEO, Narrativa, Inc.

Talent strategist empowering inclusive hiring and authentic career growth

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Workplace Inclusion, Leadership Growth

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

A woman with long brown hair and blue eyes, Stephanie Farquhar, wearing a bright blue top and matching ring, smiles while resting her chin on her hand against a light background.

Stephanie Farquhar
Founder, Equitable Data Solutions

Strategic communications leader shaping brand, narrative, and stakeholder engagement

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Leadership Growth, Job Search Skills, Workplace Inclusion

Shana Feggins with long, wavy, light brown hair and medium-dark skin looks confidently at the camera. She is wearing a black top and has subtle makeup with winged eyeliner, pink lipstick, and a neutral background.

Shana Feggins
Consultant, Ernst & Young

Strategist l Board Member l AI & Future of Work l Connector l Culture Builder l Speaker

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Strategic Networking, Personal Branding, Industry Insight

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 combining 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

Regina Gwynn with dark braided hair in a bun, wearing a black leather jacket, black top, gold necklace, and stud earrings, stands with arms crossed and smiles confidently against a plain white background.

Regina Gwynn
Co-Founder, Black Women Talk Tech

Systems thinker transforming strategy into outcomes

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Career Transition, Industry Insight, Job Search Skills

Esosa Ighodaro with long, wavy dark hair wears a bright pink, sleeveless, high-neck top and looks directly at the camera against a white background.

Esosa Ighodaro
Cofounder, Black Women Talk Tech & AcceleratorCON

Driving efficient systems & solutions across supply chains

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Strategic Networking, Personal Branding

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

Susan Migliaccio with long brown hair, wearing a pearl necklace and earrings, and a shiny, purple blouse, smiling at the camera against a neutral background.

Susan Migliaccio
Director, Solutions Consulting, Securities Services, BNY

Senior financial executive guiding organizations through complexity and change

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Industry Insight, Leadership Growth

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, and investing

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

Woman with long curly hair, Aneika Perez, wearing a light gray dress, stands smiling with arms crossed in a sunlit park with green grass and tall trees in the background.

Aneika Perez
Managing Director, Ernst & Young (EY)

Bridging finance, mindfulness & inclusive leadership

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Negotiation & Advocacy, Strategic Networking

Sarah Perkins with straight, shoulder-length blonde hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a navy blazer with an embroidered crest, a black top, and a gold necklace, against a white background.

Sarah Perkins
Founder, Product Place Labs

Chief Product Officer and Tech Executive| Building and Scaling Products | Driving AI Transformation & Innovation

Sector: Tech
Advising on: Strategic Networking, Personal Branding

Fabianna Mercado with long dark hair, wearing a grey sweatshirt, smiles at the camera in front of a plain light-colored background.

Fabianna Rodríguez-Mercado
Data Management Coordinator, Educational Alliance

Tech specialist in business management and communication

Sector: Tech, Finance
Advising on: Breaking into Tech, Post-Motherhood Career Transitions, Navigating Layoffs and Career Uncertainty

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

Miho Shoji with straight dark hair, wearing a sleeveless black top with a gold zipper, smiles in front of a light wooden background.

Miho Shoji
Co-Founder, moodbit

Seasoned Tech Entrepreneur revolutionizing the HR industry

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

A smiling Jaclyn Tacaronte with dark hair stands outdoors near a body of water, with a large suspension bridge in the background on a cloudy day. She is wearing a blue top with black sleeves.

Jaclyn Tacoronte
CEO & Founder, JMT Media

Financial strategist connecting people to purpose-driven capital outcomes

Sector: Tech, Media
Advising on: Industry Insight, Strategic Networking

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

.

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

Allen Bogati with a beard and mustache is wearing a black suit, white shirt, and black tie, with a white boutonnière pinned to his lapel. He is standing indoors in front of a framed painting.

Allen Bogati
Senior Specialist - Customer Operations, Con Edison

Systems thinker translating business strategy into impactful digital solutions

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Job Search Skills, Leadership Growth, Strategic Networking

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

Apexa Dave with long dark hair and glasses smiles. She is wearing a black sweater with colorful floral embroidery on the shoulders. The background is solid dark brown.

Apexa Dave
Systems Specialist, Con Edison

Strategic operator turning data-driven systems into dependable business results

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Career Transition, Industry Insight, Job Search Skills

Antoya Debarros with straight, shoulder-length hair wearing a gray plaid suit jacket and a white collared shirt poses against a plain white background with a serious expression.

Antoya DeBarros
Department Manager, Con Edison

Leading large-scale utility transformations with expertise in operations, testing, and data strategy

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Leadership Growth, Industry Insight

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

Woman with light brown hair, Rachel Friedman, wearing a red long-sleeve dress stands with arms crossed, smiling at the camera against a plain light gray background.

Rachel Friedman
Director- Enterprise Risk Management and SOX, Con Edison

Engineering operational excellence & empowering leaders

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Industry Insight, Leadership Growth

Cristina Garcia with long wavy brown hair, wearing glasses and a checkered blazer over a black top, smiles while sitting against a plain white background.

Cristina Garcia
Program Manager, Con Edison / Latinxsinsustainability

Sustainability strategist optimizing energy performance and operational impact

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Industry Insight, Job Search Skills, Strategic Networking

A woman with long brown hair, Diane Grant, wearing a black dress with puffed sleeves and a pearl necklace, smiling and posing against a plain gray background.

Diane Grant
Product Owner, Con Edison

Strategic leader creating essential digital experiences, passionate about mentoring future leaders

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Leadership Growth, Job Search Skills, Strategic Networking

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

Woman with long black hair, Louise Li, wearing a blue-patterned shirt, sits in front of a solid teal background.

Louise Li
Supply Chain | Project Management | Product Development | Operations, Con Edison

Scaling impact & building billion-dollar pathways in tech

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Project Management, Leadership Growth

Patricia Jacques with long straight black hair, wearing a black blazer over a white top, smiles at the camera against a plain light gray background.

Patricia Jacques
Chief Engineer, Con Edison

Global thinker and leader empowering organizations through strategic growth and cross-sector insight

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Leadership Growth, Industry Insight

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

Valeria Mendoza with long dark hair smiles at the camera, wearing a sheer black lace top with a high neckline and gold hoop earrings, standing against a dark textured background.

Valeria Mendoza
Communications Manager, Advocacy & Planning, Con Edison

Building powerful narratives that elevate brands and connect communities across cultures

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Industry Insight, Personal Branding

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

Shivanni Rambaran with long dark hair and glasses smiles while sitting in a cozy restaurant with wooden walls. She is wearing a black tank top and layered necklaces.

Shivanni Rambaran
Leadership Development Program, Con Edison

Next-generation leader navigating career pathways with curiosity and purpose

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Industry Insight, Workplace Inclusion

Yvette Richardson with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing glasses, a maroon blazer, a black top, and a multicolored beaded necklace, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

Yvette Richardson
Founding Principal, Sabir Richardson & Weisberg Engineering & Architecture

Engineering leader advancing equitable development across the built environment

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Industry Insight, Workplace Inclusion

Jane Shin with long black hair wearing a black button-up shirt smiles at the camera against a plain light background.

Jane Shin
Director of Strategic Planning, Con Edison

Advancing inclusive economic development and innovation through policy, partnerships, and community engagement

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Industry Insight, Strategic Networking

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

Kendall Thompson with long brown hair, wearing a black top and a round pendant necklace, smiles in front of a gray mottled background.

Kendall Thompson
Senior Analyst, Con Edison

Sustainability strategist shaping decarbonization pathways for equitable energy futures

Sector: Green Economy
Advising on: Industry Insight, Career Transition

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

.

Entrepreneurship

Jyoti Jaiswal with long dark hair and glasses wearing a bright blue shirt stands against a plain light background, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Jyoti Jaiswal
Founder & CEO, OMSutra

Championing sustainable design and global market access for women artisans and entrepreneurs

Sector: Entrepreneurship
Advising on: Entrepreneurship & Wealth, Industry Insight

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

Haizel McIntyre with curly hair, wearing a maroon blazer and black top, stands smiling with arms crossed in an indoor modern building with large windows in the background.

Haizel McIntyre
CEO, Making Money Movers NYC

Breaking cycles of poverty by delivering financial empowerment to underserved communities

Sector: Entrepreneurship
Advising on: Entrepreneurship, Workplace Inclusion

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

Saira Patel with straight dark hair and medium skin tone smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black jacket over a light-colored collared shirt, set against a plain light background.

Saira Patel
Founder, Rsspcts, LLC

Driving cross-industry digital strategies and empowering women through multimedia storytelling

Sector: Entrepreneurship
Advising on: Career Transition, Personal Branding

Stay in the Know

Sign up to receive notifications and news.

Stay in the Know

Visit: Register Now