PWN Copenhagen

PWN Copenhagen Board

PWN Copenhagen functions with a skeletal staff and the enormous support of a dedicated international team of volunteers. As you can read in the profiles below, our Board is as diverse as our membership—with entrepreneurs and corporate professionals from various industries.

President

Skaidre Randomskiene

Meet Skaidre, a fervent leader and the proud President of PWN Copenhagen, where her proactive and inventive spirit thrives in service to the network. Passion is the throughline of her life, whether strategizing in a boardroom or enjoying a “hygge” moment with her family, comprising her spouse, three children, and a furry friend. With a robust 20+ year career canvassing roles in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, and IT Consulting, she has built a vault of knowledge and skills which she is enthusiastic to share with the PWN community. Her international work journey across Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Baltic States has not only enhanced her professional acumen but also enriched her adeptness in connecting with diverse cultures and backgrounds. Fluent in English, Russian, and Lithuanian, and on a journey to master Danish, Skaidre is a global citizen, embracing and encouraging a collaborative and supportive ethos among her team members. Outside the professional arena, she feeds her soul by travelling, immersing in books, revelling in operas, and cherishing every precious moment with her family.⁣

Treasurer 

Alicja Koloszyc 

With a blend of IT know-how, financial acumen, and solid business knowledge, Alicja has made a career out of simplifying the complex, embracing new technology, and finding better ways to work. In her current role as an IT Manager, her ambition is to leverage the latest innovations to enhance processes, catalyze growth, and create a tangible impact. These experiences have been invaluable, teaching her the power of mentorship and the importance of a supportive community. 
Alicja is truly looking forward to nurturing a community where professional women can thrive. She is very excited about exchanging insights, tackling challenges together, and building a place where everyone can grow and acknowledge each other's successes.

Secretary General

Lasma Videniece 

Lasma began her professional journey in the start-up eCommerce sector before transitioning into the renewable energy field. With a solid background in commercial processes, project management, international communication, and business administration, she has developed a versatile skill set suited to driving business growth and operational success. Her passion for the green transition, particularly in renewable energy and sustainability, is a key motivator in her work, alongside her commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lasma leverages her strong communication skills, strategic mindset, and can-do attitude to drive project progress and collaborate with stakeholders. Her ability to work effectively across cultures and business functions helps foster positive outcomes and continuous development.

VP Mentoring

Ana Laura Farias

Ana Laura Farias, an innovation strategist and founder of Humanity Tiles®, leverages this 3D tool to facilitate understanding of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in personal and professional challenges. She conducts public and organisational workshops, having worked with UNICEF, WHO, Doctors Without Borders, and the Accelerace Female Founders Program. 
 Previously, she led the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design's most significant innovation program. Her 20-year career includes contributions to the Rockefeller Foundation, where she developed innovative strategies and tools. Ana, a Columbia University postgraduate in Public Administration and Policy, co-founded Mexico's first advertising agency for public awareness campaigns, with clients like Amnesty International and the UN. She's an award-winning professional recognised for her communication, brand innovation, and social issue advertising work.

VP Partnerships

Patrycja Jakubiuk

Activist and advocate for women rights, gender equality and equity. Her journey with women rights started back in 2004, where at the faculty of law at CAU Kiel she got an assignment to research abortion laws in the EU. Awareness built during this process in combination with her social background made her sensitive to women's issues in the years to come. 
 In 2015, when the government drastically restricted abortion law in Poland, she joined protests by Women's Strike Movement and connected with organizations advocating for women and human rights, education, and equal access to healthcare, especially for underprivileged communities. In 2017 she moved to Mercedes-Benz HQ in Germany and co- founded Empower Women movement associating 1200+ members advocating for gender equality in access to leadership positions, as well as equal pay. 
 Daily she works and Digital Strategy and Innovation Manager in a pharmaceutical company. She is also active as career mentor, and she is supporting educational and cultural initiatives helping women thrive in professional environments.

VP Marketing & Communication 

Francesca Pessina 

Francesca has spent most of her career as an international communication and marketing manager for large companies and startups in Denmark. She has experience in various industries, including food and beverage, tech, digital media, and manufacturing. 

Showing ambition to become an author from a very early age, Francesca has always been fascinated by the power of words to influence people's thoughts and actions. She is natural at improving and giving structure to processes, combining her drive for humanistic subjects with a scientific approach to life. On a personal note, Francesca has a passion for technology and innovation, as well as a deep love for nature and a commitment to sustainability. She also adores traveling and getting to know new people and cultures.

Marketing Manager

Daniela Pacheco

Daniela is a marketing professional and portrait photographer. She started her career working in corporate marketing in the service and telecom industries. Then shifted to freelance format so she could have some marketing and branding clients while starting her endeavour as Portrait Photographer. After 12 years of working full time on her own studio in Mexico City, she moved to Denmark and recently finished photographing 50 Women Over 50. She's now focusing in starting conversations about life for Women over 50 and Branding Strategy. 
She believes in the power of conversations, women empowerment, books, following our dreams, questioning everything, winter bathing and a warm cup of coffee.

Social Media Manager

Madalina Sirghie 

Madalina is a dynamic Marketing & Communication Specialist with a passion for content creation and a background in business communication, digital marketing, and e-commerce. With experience in both startups and corporate environments, Madalina thrives on tackling new challenges and continuously seeks opportunities to expand her expertise. A cheerleader to her core, she brings energy, enthusiasm and support to every community she's part of. Outside office hours, Madalina channels her drive into conquering running trails, volunteering as a career coach, and exploring new destinations. 

VP Entrepreneurship


Would you like to become our new VP of Entrepreneurship? Contact us at skaidre@pwncph.com.

VP Membership

Iga Kotra-Kopcial

Iga Kotra has navigated a dynamic and diverse career journey, originating from Poland and spending her adult life in Denmark. Her path has been anything but linear, transitioning from Multimedia Design and freelancing to exploring the area of user research at a User Experience agency, delving into data management at IT University, and now leading a team of data visualization consultants at Novo Nordisk. 

Iga is recognized for her positive energy and strong advocacy for work/life balance. In her work as a leader, she focuses on career advancement, work-life integration, transitioning careers, and building confidence.

Community Manager 

Christina Joseph 

I consider myself an introvert with an adventurous spirit, which has led me to explore new opportunities in life—including my move to Denmark after living and working in India. I began my career as a Finance Analyst at Maersk, and then transitioned to my current role as a Financial Controller at Falck. I continuously seek growth opportunities and like to challenge myself personally, which currently involves trying to master the Danish language.

As a Community Manager at PWN, I look forward to building a community where like-minded individuals can thrive, both personally and professionally. On a personal note, I love to travel and explore different cultures and cuisines. A cup of coffee and a good book is my idea of having a relaxing time.

Event Manager

Krista Kurpa

Krista approaches life with a sense of fun and positivity. She is an energetic soul with colorful experiences, ranging from communication and journalism to global nutrition and health to project management and events planning. Her interests lay in contributing to society with any work she does. She's a busy bee and a kind of person who thrives on a good challenge, finding joy in problem-solving and bringing chaos to order. She loves to make people engaged, welcome and appreciated. 

When she's not busy conquering the day, you can find Krista chasing her personal goals like running multiple half-marathons, whipping up delicious vegetarian dishes, or having family time outdoors.