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133 Women Who Change the World 2023 List

Updated: Oct 26

We asked you, you responded !


Every year, Diversein.com recognises and rewards inspiring women leaders who challenge the status quo and change the world to a better place with their impact globally with Women Who Change the World 2023 list this year.


In March, we asked you who would like to see in this list and we received hundreds of responses ! Thank you so much for all your contributions !



Congratulations to all the women who challenged the status quo and had a positive impact on other's life. You always went to great lengths to do your best. You care and help other women to achieve their goals. Keep shining bright and being a role model for next generations ! The world needs YOU more than ever!


Here is the Women Who Change the World 2023 (This list doesn't present any order)

Greta Thunberg - Activist

Angelica Sharygina - Scientist/Activist

Furkan Karayel - Diversein

Aine Kerr - Entrepreneur and Broadcaster

Christine Nsubuga Noonan - Klëm

Caroline Casey - The Valuable 500

Manaz Javaid - Cambridge Judge Business School

Fionnghuala "Fig" O'Reilly - Space to Reach, Ex-Nasa

Anna Radulovski - Women Tech Network

Aislinn Mahon - Huckletree

Sarah Wall - Info-Tech Research Group

Yemi Adenuga - Councillor &SHE Global

Clare O Connor - Invictess

Lorena Peterle Modolo Braz - WFP DRC

Mairin Murray - TechFoundHer & Digital Doodle

Caroline O'Driscoll - I Wish

Adaku Okafor - PhoenixRize

Michelle McDaid - TrustWorki

Ivana Chalmers - Institute of Physics

Christine Mullaney - Connected Communication Podcast

Beatriz Gilli Hadg Karkachi - EU.engineer

Carolina Ojeda - Trinity Intercâmbio

Belen Delgado - Lecturer

Dr Nicola Patterson - Senior Lecturer

Claudette Whyte - JP Morgan

Melissa Rancourt - greenlight for girls

Mamonaheng Koenane - Impact School

Amanda Obidike - STEMi Makers of Africa

Nitika.B - Infosys BPM

Grace Enamaku - Founder of DesignOpp

Catherine O' Keeffe - Wellness Warrior

Resa Gooding - HubSpot

Evelyn Murphy - Learn How Training

Eileen Flynn - Houses of the Oireachtas

Sonal Shah - Women in Tech Advocate

Paula Newby - Predixa

Noha Hefny - People of Impact

Elaine Montilla - Pearson | 5xminority

Jeni Al Bahrani - Thomas More University


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Julia Pedersen - Brenntag

Camilla Odilon - Marketing na Irlanda

Carroll macey - CM2

Myira Khan - Myira Khan Counselling

Yanislava Hristova - Remote IT World

Veena Ramaswamy - Beyoutifully Empower Coaching & Consulting

Fernanda Martins - Inboarding

Gillian Murtagh - Construction Industry Federation & Shay Murtagh Group

Esraa Majd - MSF - Doctores Without Borders

Chenelle Ansah - Cornerstone Partners

Onyinye Udokporo - Enrich Learning

Emma Olohan - United Events Global

Dr. Barbara Covarrubias Venegas - #virtualspacehero

Dwana Franklin-Davis - Reboot Representation

Lucy Bennett - Surrey Police

Sara-Louise Ackrill - Wired Differently

Marcia Brissett-Bailey - Diversity and Ability

Efe Ezekiel - UShine IShine

Nadya van der Sluis - Incluvision

Vanessa Vallely - WeAreTheCity

Samantha Hiew - ADHD Girls

Emma Case - Women Beyond The Box

Marcia Brissett-Bailey - The Black Dyslexic

Nicola Martin - Adarga

Abigail Otchere & Donna Otchere - SISTEM UK

Caroline Ribeiro-Nelson - Diverse Mental Health

Flavilla Fongang - 3 Colours Rule

Professor Nancy Doyle - Genius Within CIC

Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke - Girls Talk Corporation

Yota Trom - Together in Tech

Viktoria Semaan - Amazon Web Services

Alexandra Knight - STEMazing

Charlene Hunter - Coding Black Females

Sonya Barlow - Like Minded Females - LMF

Michelle Gyimah - Equality Pays

Hannah Awonuga - Rarity London

Victoria Jenkins - Unhidden

Carol Ann Whitehead - The Zebra Partnership

Sabrina Ben Salmi - Education Development Trust

Marteka Swaby - Benevolent Health

Carol Stewart - Abounding Solutions

Fiona Hathorn - Women on Boards

Gill Cooke - STEM Connext

Faith Ruto - Transformation 21st Limited

Professor Dr. Funke Abimbola MBE - Korn Ferry

Carlotta Zorzi - Shopify

Birgit Neu - DEI Advisor

Nicolina Andall - Senior Corporate Counsel

Mavis Nonkosinathi Ramazani - Irish Refugee Council - Project Officer

Solène Anglaret - Be Beyond Borders

SOBIYA JAWAID - Empower and Excel Coaching

Lalla Coulibaly - Daba and Krølletopp.no

Gabriella Bossman Helland - Sustie

Mayra Souza - International Flavors & Fragrances

Katrin Sturm - Scale & Shine

Carol Ho - Baseworx

Virginia Mijes Martin - Innovation Enterprise

Krystle McGilvery - Mind Over Money

H.E. Chief Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor - Jewel Starfish

Giulia Marzetti - European Commission

Shachi Parmar - Tu Dublin and founder GrowthMatters

Vanessa Johnson-Burgess - Inclusive Recruiting

Marisa Kurimbokus - Aeristech Limited

Justine Zwerling - Shore Capital

Akua Opong - London Stock Exchange Group

Dr Jennifer Martin - Cambridge Judge Business School

Bamidele Farinre - NHS Organisation and Advisory Panel Committee

Lauren Neal - Valued at Work

Dr. Mary Gene Saudelli - University of the Fraser Valley

Helen Burbidge - Ricardo

Grace Boland - Boland Law

Fiona English - Fiona English

Justine Zwerling - Shore Capital Markets

Joanne kenney - Ieso Health

Lorraine Curham - Dogpatch Labs

Laurat Titilola Ogunjobi - Cush Consulting Group

Edwina Flathen Taylor - Seeding Africa

Olanike Adesemowo - The Bold Woman

Jean Evans - Network Me

Julie Kratz - Next Pivot Point

Emma Early Murphy - The Power of U

Lisa McKenna - McKenna&Co Solicitors

Jen Martin - Author

Selen Demir - Akbank

Dr Dragica Kostic Perovic - Ricardo

Sinead Donovan - Grant Thornton

Dawn Leane - Leane Empower

Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi - OWIT

Naomi Freeman - Women Who Code - Board Advisor

Pauline Kwasniak - finedeeds

Nuala Murphy - Diversity Mark

Sile Walsh - ELIS Advantage Ltd

KA MAN MAK - The Oslo Desk

Akanksha Khullar - Invest India

Natalia Adamson - Ricardo


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