Lean in Equity and Sustainability
Lean in Equity and Sustainability

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ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

We are an independent gender diversity and inclusion initiative operating under the LeanIn.Org umbrella. We are a member-centric, diverse, international network of women and allies supporting and empowering women to achieve their ambitions.

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OUR MISSION

PEOPLE | PURPOSE | PLANET

Our mission is to empower women in male-dominated sectors to build a sustainable future. 
Our guiding principles are built on three key UN Sustainable development goals:

UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPEMENT GOALS

PEOPLE:
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

PURPOSE:
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

PLANET:
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to Empower, Elevate
and Provide Visibility for women

We have regular discussions and events over multiple platforms.

We invite you to join the conversations on...

Career Development

Energy Topics

Entrepreneurship

Gender Equity

Sustainability/ESG

MEET OUR TEAM

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

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BOARD MEMBERS

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Amalia Olivera-Riley Europe Chair for Lean In Equity and Sustainability

Amalia Olivera-Riley​

Programs & Events Chair

Asma Almani MENA Chair for Lean In Equity and Sustainability

Asma Almani

MENA Chair

Lamé Verre Co-Founder & Co-Chair for Lean In Equity and Sustainability

Lamé Verre

Co-Founder & Board Co-Chair

Maren Strandevold Compliance & Governance Chair Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Maren Strandevold

Compliance & Governance Chair

Maria Flouda Sustainability Chair for Lean In Equity and Sustainability

Maria Flouda

Sustainability Chair

Nadia Lalout-Landemaine Deputy Co-Chair & Outreach Chair

Nadia Lalout-Landemaine

Deputy Co-Chair & Outreach Chair

Obehi Alofoje Wellbeing Chair Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Obehi Alofoje

Wellbeing Chair

Rita Hausken Co-Founder & Chair Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Rita Hausken

Co-Founder & Board Chair

Isioma Oluwatobiloba Osakuni = Board Member Lean In Equity and Sustainability

Isioma Oluwatobiloba Osakunih

Copywriter & Content Chair

Shima Nikkhah Program Chair & Executive Assistant Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Shima Nikkhah

Programs & Events Co-Chair

CIRCLE LEADERS

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Ama Sarpong – West Africa Circle (Ghana) - Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Ama Sarpong

West Africa (Ghana)

Assil Belhassen - Lean In Equity and Sustainability Circle Leader

Assil Belhassen

North Africa (Tunisia)

Caitlin Hall - Career and Mindset Coach - Circle Leader Lean In Equity and Sustainability

Caitlin Hall

Career and Mindset Coach

Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor - Circle Leader for Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Isioma Asiodu-Otughwor

Career Through The Decades

Julie Tushingham – Risky Conversation Forum, Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Julie Tushingham

Risky Conversation Forum

Laura Aiken Retreat & Employee Resource Group (ERG) Circle Leader

Laura Aiken

Retreat & Employee Resource Group (ERG)

Lauren Neal - Lean In Equity and Sustainability Circle Member

Lauren Neal

Inclusive Workplace Culture

Melanie Jacobs Lean In Equity and Sustainability Circle Leader

Melanie Jacob

Caribbean Region

Mounia Attiga Libya Circle Lean in Equity & Sustainability

Mounia Attiga

North Africa (Libya)

Nurah Oyekan West Africa Circle Lead Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Nurah Oyekan

West Africa (Nigeria)

Ozlem Ahiska-Weber Circle Lead for Lean In Equity and Sustainability

Ozlem Ahiska-Weber

Business Psychologist, Career Coach and Image/Colour consultant

Tamara Seres Claivaz – East Europe & Grants Lead, Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Tamara Seres Claivaz

Grants & UN Contact ​

Yara Povoa - Lean In Equity and Sustainability circle member

Yara Povoa

Mozambique

Yasmine Dialdas - Risky Conversation Forum- Lean In Equity & Sustainability

Yasmine Dialdas

Risky Conversation Forum

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