Womentoring

Dr Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa

(PhD 2018)

Driven by a passion for shaping better futures, Dr Feyikemi is an Innovation & Experience Delivery Leader with expertise across technology and energy, including National Grid and Twilio. Her unique approach transforms how organisations think and innovate by blending behavioural design, creativity and Human Centred Design research. Feyikemi previously practiced Architecture and pioneered sustainable urban development by helping design the first community-driven vertical greening systems for people living on less than £1 a day in Lagos, Nigeria. As a speaker and mentor, she champions HCD as a strategic derisking tool and is committed to advancing inclusive practices to position human insight at the centre of organisational success. She is passionate about shaping a more diverse and inclusive tech pipeline through mentorship.

Dr Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa

(PhD 2018)

Driven by a passion for shaping better futures, Dr Feyikemi is an Innovation & Experience Delivery Leader with expertise across technology and energy, including National Grid and Twilio. Her unique approach transforms how organisations think and innovate by blending behavioural design, creativity and Human Centred Design research. Feyikemi previously practiced Architecture and pioneered sustainable urban development by helping design the first community-driven vertical greening systems for people living on less than £1 a day in Lagos, Nigeria. As a speaker and mentor, she champions HCD as a strategic derisking tool and is committed to advancing inclusive practices to position human insight at the centre of organisational success. She is passionate about shaping a more diverse and inclusive tech pipeline through mentorship.

Sarah Bevan

(BScEcon 1989)

Sarah worked for over 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry across production management, packaging, logistics and supply chain management. She is an advisory member of the Pharmaledger Association, a not-for-profit association whose core objective is to implement and promote a Digital Trust Ecosystem in Healthcare. Sarah is currently completing her EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) accreditation for executive coaching. 

Sarah Bevan

(BScEcon 1989)

Sarah worked for over 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry across production management, packaging, logistics and supply chain management. She is an advisory member of the Pharmaledger Association, a not-for-profit association whose core objective is to implement and promote a Digital Trust Ecosystem in Healthcare. Sarah is currently completing her EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) accreditation for executive coaching. 

Dorota Cartwright

(BSc 2011)

Dorota has recently started a role as the UK CFO at Frostkrone Group – a food manufacturer with a footprint in Wales, Scotland and across Europe and the USA. After finishing her bachelor’s degree at Cardiff and a master’s at the University of York, she started a graduate programme at Unilever. Since then, she’s held various roles within FMCG businesses and most recently with a consumer tech giant. As a fully qualified accountant through CIMA with a career rooted in commercial finance, Dorota’s strengths lay in communicating and influencing – especially with non-finance teams – strategic planning, and complex financial modelling. Dorota studied Economics and Finance at Cardiff University.

Dorota Cartwright

(BSc 2011)

Dorota has recently started a role as the UK CFO at Frostkrone Group – a food manufacturer with a footprint in Wales, Scotland and across Europe and the USA. After finishing her bachelor’s degree at Cardiff and a master’s at the University of York, she started a graduate programme at Unilever. Since then, she’s held various roles within FMCG businesses and most recently with a consumer tech giant. As a fully qualified accountant through CIMA with a career rooted in commercial finance, Dorota’s strengths lay in communicating and influencing – especially with non-finance teams – strategic planning, and complex financial modelling. Dorota studied Economics and Finance at Cardiff University.

Miguela Gonzalez

(MBA 2002)

Miguela is a global leader in organisational culture and transformation, with a portfolio spanning multinationals, journalism, the creative industries, educational institutions and charities. Her non-linear career sits at the intersection of science, storytelling, systems thinking and social justice; this gives her the ability to balance strategic transformation with a deeply human approach to leadership.

She has contributed to civic life as a former Commissioner with the Welsh Government’s Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales, and she supports arts, education and community initiatives through board service, trusteeships, advisory roles and jury panels.

As a mentor, Miguela helps women grow, pivot, transform, and lead with clarity and balance, supporting them to build momentum, confidence and purpose in their careers.

Miguela Gonzalez

(MBA 2002)

Miguela is a global leader in organisational culture and transformation, with a portfolio spanning multinationals, journalism, the creative industries, educational institutions and charities. Her non-linear career sits at the intersection of science, storytelling, systems thinking and social justice; this gives her the ability to balance strategic transformation with a deeply human approach to leadership.

She has contributed to civic life as a former Commissioner with the Welsh Government’s Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales, and she supports arts, education and community initiatives through board service, trusteeships, advisory roles and jury panels.

As a mentor, Miguela helps women grow, pivot, transform, and lead with clarity and balance, supporting them to build momentum, confidence and purpose in their careers.

Nisha Harichandran

(LLB 2002)

Nisha is an ICF ACC-accredited Joy Coach who brings a multi-dimensional perspective on personal development and corporate culture. She blends 18 years of international experience across premier law firms and complex sectors (education, telecommunications, financial crime prevention) with the science of happiness in her coaching.

A culture architect, Nisha builds powerful partnerships, focusing on human connection and business storytelling. She is an author, speaker, Board Member and DEI Lead at ateb. A finalist for the 2023 Rising Star Award (StartUp Awards Wales), she is a finalist for the upcoming 2025 Mastering Diversity Awards.

Nisha Harichandran

(LLB 2002)

Nisha is an ICF ACC-accredited Joy Coach who brings a multi-dimensional perspective on personal development and corporate culture. She blends 18 years of international experience across premier law firms and complex sectors (education, telecommunications, financial crime prevention) with the science of happiness in her coaching.

A culture architect, Nisha builds powerful partnerships, focusing on human connection and business storytelling. She is an author, speaker, Board Member and DEI Lead at ateb. A finalist for the 2023 Rising Star Award (StartUp Awards Wales), she is a finalist for the upcoming 2025 Mastering Diversity Awards.

Rebecca Huws

(BSc 2010)

Rebecca is Senior Talent & Learning Manager at Monmouthshire Business Society, and is passionate about unlocking potential through purposeful, real-time learning. Recognised for building award-winning learning strategies, she brings experience across retail, education, and financial services. She specialises in leadership development, organisational design, and behaviour change. A qualified executive coach, Rebecca believes in creating psychologically safe spaces where individuals can explore, grow, and thrive. Her approach blends curiosity, empathy, and challenge to help mentees gain clarity and confidence in their career journey. Committed to fostering cultures of continuous development, Rebecca empowers people to achieve meaningful and sustainable success.

Rebecca Huws

(BSc 2010)

Rebecca is Senior Talent & Learning Manager at Monmouthshire Business Society, and is passionate about unlocking potential through purposeful, real-time learning. Recognised for building award-winning learning strategies, she brings experience across retail, education, and financial services. She specialises in leadership development, organisational design, and behaviour change. A qualified executive coach, Rebecca believes in creating psychologically safe spaces where individuals can explore, grow, and thrive. Her approach blends curiosity, empathy, and challenge to help mentees gain clarity and confidence in their career journey. Committed to fostering cultures of continuous development, Rebecca empowers people to achieve meaningful and sustainable success.

Julie Knight

(MSc 2005, PhD 2014)

Julie is an advancement leader with over a decade of experience in operations, analytics, and annual giving. She currently works at Carnegie Mellon University and consults with the Shaff Fundraising Group, helping institutions use data to strengthen donor engagement and build meaningful relationships.

Julie Knight

(MSc 2005, PhD 2014)

Julie is an advancement leader with over a decade of experience in operations, analytics, and annual giving. She currently works at Carnegie Mellon University and consults with the Shaff Fundraising Group, helping institutions use data to strengthen donor engagement and build meaningful relationships.

Leticia Korin-Moore

(BA 2006)

A Journalism, Film and Broadcasting graduate from 2006, Leticia Korin-Moore is the Managing Director at SBW, one of the leading integrated marketing and advertising agencies in Wales and the Southwest. A CIM Chartered Marketer for the past 12 years and with nearly 20 years’ comms experience, she is the force that gives SBW direction, driving forward their ‘for the Good Stuff’ mission – to make a positive impact through all their work. She has a talent for transforming complex briefs into memorable, strategy-led campaigns, while inspiring her talented team of SBW’ers to deliver brilliant work that helps make a real difference.

Celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year, SBW has worked on many awareness and behaviour change campaigns for clients including Welsh Government, Shelter Cymru, AdviceLink Cymru, Audit Wales, National Trust, Defra, Royal Voluntary Service, ONS, Welsh Water and NHS Trusts.

Leticia Korin-Moore

(BA 2006)

A Journalism, Film and Broadcasting graduate from 2006, Leticia Korin-Moore is the Managing Director at SBW, one of the leading integrated marketing and advertising agencies in Wales and the Southwest. A CIM Chartered Marketer for the past 12 years and with nearly 20 years’ comms experience, she is the force that gives SBW direction, driving forward their ‘for the Good Stuff’ mission – to make a positive impact through all their work. She has a talent for transforming complex briefs into memorable, strategy-led campaigns, while inspiring her talented team of SBW’ers to deliver brilliant work that helps make a real difference.

Celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year, SBW has worked on many awareness and behaviour change campaigns for clients including Welsh Government, Shelter Cymru, AdviceLink Cymru, Audit Wales, National Trust, Defra, Royal Voluntary Service, ONS, Welsh Water and NHS Trusts.

Misha Mittal

(MSc 2013)

Misha is UAE Country Chair for Smart and Sustainable Cities at G100 and leads City Advisory for Expo City Dubai’s Global Initiative. With 16+ years across the UAE, UK, Africa, and South Asia, she works at the intersection of city strategy, climate resilience, and cross-regional collaboration – helping governments and organisations turn sustainability into economic opportunity and actionable projects.

Specialising in integrated urban systems, she connects planning, mobility, circularity, finance, and policy innovation to deliver measurable outcomes. Her work spans mega-projects, national policies, climate frameworks, and digital urban optimisation – building future-ready, climate-conscious cities and activating partnerships that move beyond MoUs to unlock investment pipelines and strengthen global positioning.

Misha Mittal

(MSc 2013)

Misha is UAE Country Chair for Smart and Sustainable Cities at G100 and leads City Advisory for Expo City Dubai’s Global Initiative. With 16+ years across the UAE, UK, Africa, and South Asia, she works at the intersection of city strategy, climate resilience, and cross-regional collaboration – helping governments and organisations turn sustainability into economic opportunity and actionable projects.

Specialising in integrated urban systems, she connects planning, mobility, circularity, finance, and policy innovation to deliver measurable outcomes. Her work spans mega-projects, national policies, climate frameworks, and digital urban optimisation – building future-ready, climate-conscious cities and activating partnerships that move beyond MoUs to unlock investment pipelines and strengthen global positioning.

Rosie Powell

(BEng 2016, MSc 2018)

Rosie is an engineering leader with more than 8 years in high-precision manufacturing (at a FTSE250 company) and 3 years managing cross-functional assembly teams. Known for driving high standards and continuous improvement and coaching, she has a strong work ethic, process-driven mindset, and natural leadership skills. Rosie is also on a personal growth program working towards the next career goal of a mid-level leadership position.

Rosie Powell

(BEng 2016, MSc 2018)

Rosie is an engineering leader with more than 8 years in high-precision manufacturing (at a FTSE250 company) and 3 years managing cross-functional assembly teams. Known for driving high standards and continuous improvement and coaching, she has a strong work ethic, process-driven mindset, and natural leadership skills. Rosie is also on a personal growth program working towards the next career goal of a mid-level leadership position.

Anwen Robinson

(BEng 1981)

Anwen has over 30 years’ executive level experience working in successful global software companies such as Unit4 Business Software, Infor and TechnologyOne, where rapid technological advancements have necessitated ongoing transformational business change.

She is currently SVP at OneAdvanced, a UK-headquartered PE-owned company developing AI-enabled solutions that are trusted across mission-critical sectors. The company’s technology improves front-line care for 40 million NHS patients, provides homes for 11 million tenants and their families, supports over 2 million learners and ensures 40,000 legal professionals can deal with life’s most important moments.  

Anwen Robinson

(BEng 1981)

Anwen has over 30 years’ executive level experience working in successful global software companies such as Unit4 Business Software, Infor and TechnologyOne, where rapid technological advancements have necessitated ongoing transformational business change.

She is currently SVP at OneAdvanced, a UK-headquartered PE-owned company developing AI-enabled solutions that are trusted across mission-critical sectors. The company’s technology improves front-line care for 40 million NHS patients, provides homes for 11 million tenants and their families, supports over 2 million learners and ensures 40,000 legal professionals can deal with life’s most important moments.  

Georgie Ross

(BSc 2014)

Georgie is an experienced Head of Marketing, with a career spanning FMCG, hospitality and the healthcare industries.

Having begun her career at Nestlé, she then worked for several food brands including Franco Manca and most recently Popeyes, where she was part of the original UK team. She was listed in the Restaurant Marketer and Innovator Awards ‘30 Under 30’ and awarded the ‘Future Marketing Leader of the year’ award.

Georgie is now Head of Marketing for Grace & Green, an ethical period products company. After studying Business Management, her career has involved organising Quality Street competitions and raves in chicken shops – so she’s well placed to advise you on how to find the fun in your career, and to make yourself stand out.

Georgie Ross

(BSc 2014)

Georgie is an experienced Head of Marketing, with a career spanning FMCG, hospitality and the healthcare industries.

Having begun her career at Nestlé, she then worked for several food brands including Franco Manca and most recently Popeyes, where she was part of the original UK team. She was listed in the Restaurant Marketer and Innovator Awards ‘30 Under 30’ and awarded the ‘Future Marketing Leader of the year’ award.

Georgie is now Head of Marketing for Grace & Green, an ethical period products company. After studying Business Management, her career has involved organising Quality Street competitions and raves in chicken shops – so she’s well placed to advise you on how to find the fun in your career, and to make yourself stand out.

Helen Smith

(LLB 1998)

Helen has been practising immigration law since 2005 and has developed a highly pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to immigration.

Helen qualified as a solicitor at City of London firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner in 2003. She then worked for legal publisher, PLC researching, writing and editing legal know-how and legal market reviews. She brings this experience to her immigration practice for the benefit of her clients. After volunteering with Amnesty International Helen worked in some of London’s leading immigration law firms: Wesley Gryk Solicitors, Kingsley Napley and Fragomen, assisting clients ranging from refugees to global corporates.

Helen set up the immigration department at North Star Law in London in 2015, before launching her own firm in 2020, focused solely on UK immigration.

Helen has written and presented on immigration topics for with LexisPSL, the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) and the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Helen Smith

(LLB 1998)

Helen has been practising immigration law since 2005 and has developed a highly pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to immigration.

Helen qualified as a solicitor at City of London firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner in 2003. She then worked for legal publisher, PLC researching, writing and editing legal know-how and legal market reviews. She brings this experience to her immigration practice for the benefit of her clients. After volunteering with Amnesty International Helen worked in some of London’s leading immigration law firms: Wesley Gryk Solicitors, Kingsley Napley and Fragomen, assisting clients ranging from refugees to global corporates.

Helen set up the immigration department at North Star Law in London in 2015, before launching her own firm in 2020, focused solely on UK immigration.

Helen has written and presented on immigration topics for with LexisPSL, the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) and the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Lizzie Swaffield

(MSc 2017)

Lizzie is National Delivery Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation; an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family background and educational achievement through better use of evidence. Her work focuses on leading systems change through supporting schools, colleges, regional bodies and government, to access and use research evidence.

Lizzie is passionate about social justice and educational equity. She has a breadth of experience in senior policy, programme and strategic partnership management roles from an 18-year career within education, the third sector and government in England and Wales. 

Lizzie Swaffield

(MSc 2017)

Lizzie is National Delivery Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation; an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family background and educational achievement through better use of evidence. Her work focuses on leading systems change through supporting schools, colleges, regional bodies and government, to access and use research evidence.

Lizzie is passionate about social justice and educational equity. She has a breadth of experience in senior policy, programme and strategic partnership management roles from an 18-year career within education, the third sector and government in England and Wales.

Hannah Williams

(BSc 2014)

Hannah is a Deputy Senior Manager and Head of New Business Development at Sony UK Technology centre, a globally recognised leader in electronic manufacturing. With over 10 years of experience across three Sony divisions, covering supply chain, project management, service and business development – she has led global projects that have included repatriation, major sporting events, and driven strategic partnerships that expand business growth. Her career also includes sourcing experience in medical manufacturing with Invacare, an international healthcare solutions provider. Skilled in networking and building relationships, commercial awareness, stakeholder engagement, project leadership, and end-to-end process management, Hannah excels at inspiring teams and shaping strategic vision. Hannah completed a BSc in business management at Cardiff University.

Hannah Williams

(BSc 2014)

Hannah is a Deputy Senior Manager and Head of New Business Development at Sony UK Technology centre, a globally recognised leader in electronic manufacturing. With over 10 years of experience across three Sony divisions, covering supply chain, project management, service and business development – she has led global projects that have included repatriation, major sporting events, and driven strategic partnerships that expand business growth. Her career also includes sourcing experience in medical manufacturing with Invacare, an international healthcare solutions provider. Skilled in networking and building relationships, commercial awareness, stakeholder engagement, project leadership, and end-to-end process management, Hannah excels at inspiring teams and shaping strategic vision. Hannah completed a BSc in business management at Cardiff University.

Sophie Wint

(BSc 2008)

Sophie is the Director of Finance at housing association Hedyn, where she leads on all strategic, corporate, and operational aspects of financial accounting, planning, treasury-management, and procurement. She drives cultural and organisational change to achieve the association’s strategic priorities. Sophie firmly believes in the purpose of social housing and uses her significant influence across the sector to challenge the status quo and make lasting and meaningful changes to the lives of customers, whilst ensuring that the organisations she works with are financially sustainable and well-run.

Sophie Wint

(BSc 2008)

Sophie is the Director of Finance at housing association Hedyn, where she leads on all strategic, corporate, and operational aspects of financial accounting, planning, treasury-management, and procurement. She drives cultural and organisational change to achieve the association’s strategic priorities. Sophie firmly believes in the purpose of social housing and uses her significant influence across the sector to challenge the status quo and make lasting and meaningful changes to the lives of customers, whilst ensuring that the organisations she works with are financially sustainable and well-run.