Category Archives: Vip Members

Dr. Cynthia Jones is a Medical Consultant at Mater Dei Hospital, an acute general teaching hospital based in Malta. With more than two decades of experience in the medial field, Cynthia is a highly seasoned senior lecturer who specializes in higher education. At the hospital, Cynthia admits patients and carries out general medical outpatient services, such as post pneumonia and post exacerbation of COPD assessments. In addition to her work at Mater Dei Hospital, Cynthia has been a Senior Lecturer at the University of Malta for the past 14 years. For a considerable number of years has overseen the organization and delivery of the curriculum, lectures and tutorials for the medical program and clinical rotations. She also has been in charge of administering the final clinical examination for medical students between 2005 and 2012. After earning a doctorate in Medicine from the University of Malta, Cynthia went on to complete a postgraduate diploma in Medical Education and Medicine at the University of Dundee. She put out a vast catalog of published articles in medical and academic journals, on topics related to undergraduate medical student assessment, graduate student education, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), rubella, and common medical diagnoses. Widely recognized in her industry, Cynthia is a Gold Member of the European Respiratory Society, for which she has served as a national delegate. She speaks English, French, Italian and Maltese, and is on the forefront of developments in e-learning, clinical research, and medical education at-large. Outside of her professional endeavors, Cynthia enjoys creative endeavors such as painting and dress design, and is an avid reader. Worldwide Association of Female Professional Member Cynthia Jones, MD can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.  

Firuzi Kotwal is the Founder & CEO of Global Learning Institution. GLI is based in Dubai, UAE and focuses on offering holistic & experiential learning solutions across all industries. She is considered an expert in her industry and is highly respected in the region as she mentors with the best of the best in different areas. To mention Andy Harrington for Public Speaking Skills & John Lee for Social Media Marketing are her current 2 mentorships. Her personal goal is to help others achieve FINANCIAL FREEDOMâ through her MILLION DOLLAR GAME PLAN! Firuzi is also a very successful NETWORKER in her industry and offers professional PUBLIC SPEAKING courses to enhance skills and assist all in converting PASSION TO PROFITS! Her work experience comprises of over 2 decades with large organizations and is backed by over a decade of experience with a Global Organization Standard Chartered Bank as the Regional Head of Compliance Training managing the Middle East and Africa region, a portfolio of 25 countries. She has also created a TRACK RECORD training in the Financial Crime Compliance field and has trained 100s of people in her training career. She is an expert in the compliance industry as she has partnered with EIBFS Emirates Institute of Banking & Finance for FCC & Compliance related trainings among others. She has successfully managed and delivered to regulatory requirements and trained hundreds of individuals.

Andrea Lagarini has over 25 years of experience in her current field. She is the General Manager for ContactoChile Traducción y Conferencias Spa. She works with event management, office management, and translation.

She has a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administrations from the University of San Tiego from 1993. She is part of the Chilean Association of Translators & Interpreters. She won a prize for Gender Equality.

In the next few years she would like to continue the development of a digitIzation process to democratize languages and provide online interpreters. In her free time she enjoys traveling, sports, and reading. She is looking forward to networking and connecting with other like-minded professionals, and to gaining the recognition and credibility of being a member.

Julia Carmichael is a Chief Risk Officer at Trinity College in Dublin. With over 20 years of experience in her career, Julia is having a very successful career in both the public and private sector of financial services and in the education industry. She is best known for her expertise in enterprise risk management, security, management, corporate governance, and financial risk.

Julia has welcomed opportunities to expand her skill set and been instrumental in business regenerations and start ups in the corporate and public sector with balance sheets in excess of 700 million euro.

She is very passionate about empowering young emerging women leaders and supporting them as they work to become part of the fiber of the economy and be recognized as such. She is also known for her commitment to the continuous improvement in corporate governance and ethics in financial services.

Julia is currently a member of several professional organizations including the Respond Housing Association. She is looking forward to networking and collaborating with likeminded professionals.

Julia speaks fluent English, Gaelic, French, German and some Spanish and Italian.

Isabelle Valibus is a dynamic a senior executive with expertise in consumer products in the food, hygiene and personal care sector. Most recently the Director Business Unit Retailer Brands EMEA at Kimberly Clark, a global leader in consumer health and hygiene products. Having joined the staff in 2002 as Cusomer Unit Business Manager, Isabelle oversaw business management for in B2C & E-commerce, as well as strategy in sales, marketing, category, planning and logistics.

After earning a bachelor’s degree from the Lycée François 1er, Fontainebleau, Isabelle went on to complete a Master of Marketing and Sales from Excelia Group La Rochelle. She launched her career with Unilever, where she gained a decade of experience and in the Food / Cogesal Miko sector. Returning to school, she attended the Emerging Leaders program at the London Business School, and became certified in Executive Global Management Leading Digital Transformation / General Management at INSEAD.

Isabelle’s outstanding track record of business transformation and “360° approach” has demonstrated her to be a skilled leader capable of producing real results in her teams, sales, and negotiations. She resides in Île-de-France, France, and speaks fluent English, French and Italian. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys hiking, travel, and fine wine.

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