WOW (Women empOwering Women) Aruba

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Board members 2022-2023

The board of the Women empOwering Women organization is elected on an annual basis. Board Turnover will be in June, 2023.

ROCiO BURGOS

PRESIDENT

Dynamic – Vivacious – Dependable

Profession: Managing Director at Meliorate Branding Boutique / Co-Founder at Sende Candles

Interests: Personal branding, personal & professional development, spiritual growth, crafting homemade candles

Hobbies: Jogging, reading, enjoy local gastronomy, social activities with friends & travel

GILLIANY BRIESEN-ODUBER

VICE PRESIDENT

Creative – Responsible – Authentic

Profession: Senior Catering Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba & The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos / Co-Founder Sende Candles

Interests: Event design & styling and crafting homemade candles at Sende Candles

Hobbies: Motherhood, spending time with family & friends and travel

MIKAYLA RUIZ

SECRETARY

Driven – Creative – Cheerful

Profession: Meetings & Special Events Coordinator at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Interests: Content design, physical health, personal development, carnival celebrations

Hobbies: Beach, kickboxing, travel, spending quality time with family & friends

SHAHAYRA MORALES-CROES

TREASURER

Teamplayer – Empathetic – Observant

Profession: Finance Manager

Interests: Personal & professional development, carnival events, volunteering

Hobbies: Reading novels, dining, movies, and basketball

DARYSSE CROES

HEAD OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Empathetic – Resourceful – Adventurous

Profession: Sales Executive at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Interests: Personal development, food, vacation planning

Hobbies: Travelling, physical fitness, exploring something new

MARY-PHIL MARUGG

HEAD OF SOCIAL EVENTS

Determined – Creative – Calm

Profession: Economics Teacher at EPB San Nicolas, Owner Exotic Event Rentals & Mesa Bunita 

Interests: Party/event and table setting design & planning, cooking, self-growth

Hobbies: Pole dancing, fitness, jewelry making, travelling

TIANA DE L’ ISLE

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

Organized – Reliable – Dedicated

Profession: Office Manager

Interests: Personal/professional development, volunteering

Hobbies: Travel, food, beach and spend time with my family and friends

CLARIËNE CROES

PAST PRESIDENT

Loyal – Hardworking – Empathetic

Profession: Policy Advisor at the Department of Public Health of Aruba

Interests: Health, fitness, personal development, sustainable development

Hobbies: Quality time with family and friends, fitness, travel

 

 

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