• Our Team

    At Power of Women, our journey began with a shared vision among passionate individuals committed to empowering women and fostering global change. Meet the founders who ignited this initiative and continue to drive its mission forward.

  • Founders Of Power Of Women

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    Shenali Rajaratnam

    Founder of We Are The Hope 501(c)(3) with a vision to bring forth a shared mission for humanity focused on wellbeing

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    Ashley Portillo

    Corporate Partner who is focused on organizational development. Board Member, Rotary E-Club of World Peace

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    Burchin Kurkcuoglu

    Founder of Bougie and I, Inc

    spreading wellness within communities and prioritizing the impact on the planet

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    DPOW 2024 Team 

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    Ngoc Vo

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    Samiksha Dubey

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    Phuong Ngan

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    Misbah Sirajuddin

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    Ana Beatriz Aquino

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    Larissa Milhorance

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    DPOW 2024 Advisors 

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    David Wick

    President of Pathways To Peace

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    Tobias Nauruki

    Vice President and CEO, AIPRC. Africa Regional Coordinator UN Family Caucus

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    Jonathan Granoff  

    President of the Global Security Institute

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    Gustavo Westmann

    Advisor to Brazil’s General Secretariat of Brazil’s Presidency & G20 Social Coordinator

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    Vinod Menon

    Founding Member, NDMA, Government of India & Independent Consultant at Pune, India

  • DPOW 2023 Advisory Committee

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    Sister Dr. Jenna

    An acclaimed spiritual mentor, author, and media personality, bridges divides and fosters relationships among global influencers. Director of the Brahma Kumaris in Washington DC and Host of America Meditating Radio Show, she's also an Evolutionary Leader and Empower a Billion Women 2020 honoree. Serving on advisory boards like CMedia Network and Global Love Movement, she's received the President's Lifetime National Community Service Award.

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    David Wick

    Current Pathways To Peace, President, Rotary E-Club of World Peace, Immediate Past President, Ashland Culture of Peace Commission, Executive Director. Beginning in 1980 David helped launch the United Nations NGO, Pathways To Peace (PTP) which assisted in the adoption of the UN’s International Day of Peace in 1981.

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    Tezikiah Gabriel

    Is the Executive Director of Pathways to Peace (PTP), founded in 1983 to promote global peace. PTP, designated a Peace Messenger Organization by the UN, collaborates across cultures and generations. Tez also leads Gabriel Associates, partnering with NGOs for sustainable change. An ordained minister, Tez performs interfaith ceremonies, empowering individuals to "Empower the Divine Within Each of Us."

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    Dr. Maheshwari

    Professor at Maharishi International University (MIU), teaches courses in management and information systems. With 20 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at IBM, and 20 years of academic experience, he's authored 16 books and numerous research papers. His book "Data Analytics Made Accessible" is globally recognized. Dr. Maheshwari holds degrees from Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management, and Case Western Reserve University.

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    Marilyn King

    A two-time Olympian in the Pentathlon, transitioned from athletics to mental training after a car accident. Placing second at the Olympic trials for the 1980 Moscow Games, she embarked on a 35-year career in exceptional human performance. Marilyn's work spans Fortune 500 companies, over 200 education conferences, and co-creation of the Dare to Imagine program. Her pioneering "The Peace Team" led to opportunities at the United Nations and founding Beyond Sports, promoting imagery skills for broader social concerns, including world peace.

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    Dr. Lopez-Arnak

    Is the Executive Director of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), promoting global understanding and peace. With consultative status at the UN, WCCI fosters international cooperation. With 20+ years in multicultural education, Dr. Lopez Arnak has served as educator, professor, and researcher across the US, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Turkey. Holding a doctorate from USC, she continues to collaborate globally, supporting educators and organizations worldwide.

  • Community Partners

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