W4C AMBASSADORS

 

They advocate. They mentor. They inspire.

W4C ambassadors are aligned with the cause and are active sharers of the mission.

Our Women4Cyber Ambassadors are passionate advocates, educators, and changemakers committed to building a more inclusive cybersecurity landscape.

Our W4C Ambassadors are more than representatives, they’re active voices in the cybersecurity community. They:

  • Join and support our events, sharing their expertise and experiences
  • Amplify our mission on social media, spreading awareness and inspiring others
  • Engage with local communities, helping to grow a more inclusive cyber ecosystem. 

Why it matters?

The Women4Cyber Ambassadors are more than advocates, they are catalysts for change.

Their work has a lasting impact by:

  • Increasing visibility of women in cybersecurity, breaking stereotypes and inspiring representation
  • Building a global support network that connects professionals, mentors, and allies across borders
  • Inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals through mentorship, storytelling, and leadership
  • Driving real change in the industry by promoting inclusive practices, diverse voices, and equitable opportunities

     

    MEET OUR AMBASSADORS

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    Alexander Ankuth

    Chief Information Security Officer at AboitizPower

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    Nunzia Ciardi

    Deputy Director General of the National Cybersecurity Agency

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    Phedra Clouner

    Deputy Director General, Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium

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    Luna-Marika Dahl

    Cybersecurity Engineer at E.ON

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    Henk Dujardin

    CEO of the Belgian Cyber Security Coalition

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    Lise Fuhr

    CEO of GÉANT

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    Lina Galvez

    Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the Women’s
    Rights and Gender Equality Committee

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    Elena García Díez

    INDRA, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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    Nina Hasratyan

    Cybersecurity expert Agence du Numérique (AdN), Belgium

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    Dahlia Kownator

    President of Capsule Conseil and Colonel of the French Air Force and Space Reserve, France

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    Luigi Lenguito

    CEO and Founder BforeAI

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    Ana-Maria Matejic

    Cybersecurity Expert

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    Liliana Musetan

    Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance Unit at the General Secretariat of the European Council

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    Head of Cabinet for European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas

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    Alexandra Sfrijan

    Co-founder Cybalgoris

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    Annika Wägenbauer

    Founder & Strategic Partner Cybersecurity Redefined

    BECOME A W4C AMBASSADOR

    Are you passionate about shaping a more inclusive cybersecurity landscape? Join the Women4Cyber community and be part of a growing network of changemakers, advocates, and professionals.

    As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

    • Connect with like-minded individuals across Europe
    • Take part in impactful initiatives and events
    • Contribute to a safer, more diverse digital future

     Interested? Fill in the form to apply.
    Your journey starts here — and your voice matters.

    WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR COUNCIL MEMBERS

    We would like to give a heartfelt thank to our council members from 2019-2025. Thank you for your support and work. 

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    Izabela Albrycht

    Co-founder of CYBERSEC, Director of the Cybersecurity Center at AGH, Poland

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    Ana Ayerbe

    TECNALIA, Head of TRUSTECH Business Area, Spain

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    Eva Fogelström

    Director Security Research Ericsson, Sweden

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    Selene Giupponi

    Resecurity, Managing Director, Italy

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    Charlotte Graire

    Airbus Defence & Space, Head of Business Development and Partnerships, France

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    Martina Lisická

    Director of External Relations and NSA Office Deputy Director – National Security Authority, Slovakia

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    Elida Policastro

    Mandiant Country Manager – Iberia, Spain

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    Zeina Zakhour

    ATOS, Global CTO – Atos Cybersecurity, France

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    Jelena Zelenovic Matone

    Senior Unit Head, Op. Risk & CISO EIB & W4C Luxembourg

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    Domitilla Benigni

    Elettronica SpA, COO & CY4GATE SpA, President, Italy

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    Lorena Boix Alonso

    Director for Digital Society, Trust & Cybersecurity at DG CONNECT, European Commission, Spain

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    Phédra Clouner

    Centre for Cyber Security Belgium (CCB), Deputy Director, Belgium

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    Valéria Faure-Muntian

    National Assembly, Member of Parliament, France

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    Rita Forsi

    Ministry of Economic Development (MiSE), Director General (formerly), Italy

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    Barbara Kluge

    Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community, Deputy Head of the DG Cyber and Information Security, Germany

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    Anne Le Henanff

    Municipality of Vannes, Deputy Mayor for Communication and Digital, France

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    Judith Wunschik

    CISO of Siemens Energy, Germany

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