Marie Nissanka is currently a Senior Advisor for the Evaluation and Research team at Kāinaga Ora (the former Housing New Zealand). Her specialty lies in mixed-methods data analysis, qualitative research methods and providing advice on evidence-based research. Other than her research skills, Marie has a proven track record in attaining positive results through removing barriers and harnessing the potential in people and processes to deliver the optimum outcome.

Marie will graduate with a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies (specializing in multicultural education in protracted environments) from the University of Otago in 2020. She also holds a Masters Degree with a Distinction from the same institution, a Graduate Diploma in International Development Studies from Massey University and an older Masters degree in Business Administration from Victoria University of Wellington following her undergraduate degree from the same institution.

Marie’s research background is diverse and she has written several research papers on youth abuse, homelessness and crime, organizational learning in non-government organizations, family violence prevention, peace education, multicultural education, sustainable international development, good governance, human rights education and peace-making in protracted environments. She has worked as a researcher for several institutions in various sectors such as the Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, The Peace Foundation, Otago University (research undertaken for the College of Education, Peace and Conflict Studies and the Centers for Sustainability and Cross-Cultural Studies).

Marie is passionate about contributing to society through volunteering and she actively provides pro-bono pieces of research for human and animal rights organizations. She is also a spokes person for social justice and identity-based equality in Sri Lanka and in other post-conflict nations. She is a volunteer evaluation consultant for Education for Global Peace and the Regional Representative for the Australian Evaluation Society. Her Linked in profile can be found here – https://nz.linkedin.com/in/marie-nissanka-74904821

Marie is looking forward to networking and connecting with other likeminded professionals. The Worldwide Women’s Association Member, Marie Nissanka, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.
 

For the past 2 years, Jessika Kostetzer has been working as an engineer and since 3 months ago she started as a partner of Intelectual Engenharia Ltda. She offers construction services, creates models and blueprints, and helps clients to realize their construction and renovation goals. A seasoned project manager, she negotiates contracts, runs meetings, and guides her team to ensure project completion within deadlines.

Jessika holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the state university  UDESC – Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. She is a member of the Engineering and Architect Society in Brazil: CEAJ – Centro de Arquitetos e Engenheiros de Joinville, and credits her success to her personal training and expertise. Looking ahead, she hopes to continue to build and work with companies, and to gain new partners, building her network.
 

With over 20 years of professional experience, Isabel Rodriguez Guerra is an Executive Producer and Head of Commissioning at the National Television of Chile.

She brings dynamic leadership skills and unmatched expertise to her role, including independent production, programming, and journalism. Also a talented educator, she taught journalism courses at different Chilean universities and hopes to pave the way for other women as a mother and a journalist.

Isabel holds her Master’s degree in Screen Documentaries from Goldsmith College, University of London.

Moving forward, she hopes to network with likeminded professionals as much as possible all over the world. In her spare time, Isabel travels at least twice a year.

Worldwide Women’s Association Member, Isabel Rodríguez Guerra, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.