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
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
Ashley Portillo
Corporate Partner who is focused on organizational development. Board Member, Rotary E-Club of World Peace
Burchin Kurkcuoglu
Founder of Bougie and I, Inc
spreading wellness within communities and prioritizing the impact on the planet
DPOW 2024 Team
Ngoc Vo
Samiksha Dubey
Phuong Ngan
Misbah Sirajuddin
Ana Beatriz Aquino
Larissa Milhorance
DPOW 2024 Advisors
David Wick
President of Pathways To Peace
Tobias Nauruki
Vice President and CEO, AIPRC. Africa Regional Coordinator UN Family Caucus
Jonathan Granoff
President of the Global Security Institute
Gustavo Westmann
Advisor to Brazil’s General Secretariat of Brazil’s Presidency & G20 Social Coordinator
Vinod Menon
Founding Member, NDMA, Government of India & Independent Consultant at Pune, India
DPOW 2023 Advisory Committee
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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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