GoingFar is organising a roundtable discussion to learn more about the challenges that migrant women face in Ireland on finding a job, setting up their own business and/or achieving leadership positions.

We have an incredible lineup of speakers who will share their stories on this virtual event. Then, we will open up the discussion so the participants can make comments, ask questions, and share their own experiences.

This will be the first step on a research project that GoingFar is conducting to not only identify the challenges migrant women face in Ireland, but to ideate and develop solutions to address them.

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Link to join

The event will be held via Google Meet. To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/mif-rsts-pku

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +353 1 571 2308 and enter this PIN: 464 028 671#

Our speakers:

Suad Aldarra, Founder @ TechFugees Ireland - Suad Aldarra is a Syrian storyteller and data scientist with over 7 years of experience. She holds a Master’s in Data Analytics from NUIG. Her thesis RefugeesAre.info, which tackles the spreading issue of misinformation about refugees and migrants in the news, won several awards. Suad is currently writing a book about home and identity to be published by Penguin Random House in Spring 2022.

Florence Olufemi-Ojo, Founder @ MIO Prints - M.I.O founded by lifestyle blogger Florence Olufemi-Ojo. M.I.O Prints was launched in November 2018 after researching and finding a gap in the Afro-Irish Market. M.I.O Prints is a lifestyle brand that pulls inspiration from afro-descendent patterns. The patterns are a reflection of our passion for African prints popularly known as Ankara and Kente.

Hanan Swan, Founder @ SlunchBox. With previous experience in companies like Google and Apple, Hanan founded SlunchBox, a digital platform to deliver freshly-prepared hot lunches to schools every day.

Carol Ho, President @ JCI Ireland and COO @ BaseWorx. Carol is responsible for leading the BaseWorx’s operations as well as the sales and marketing. Carol is the current National President of Junior Chamber International Ireland, leading the local chapters and members across Ireland, which is part of the 200,000 members of the leading global network - JCI.

I-Wen ChiuMaginot, Senior Manager @ Salesforce - Taiwanese lived and worked in 7 countries in Asia and Europe. 15+ years marketing & sales programs experiences in the Technology industry. Advocate for workplace diversity and equality. Qualified coach.

Karla Araque, Senior Partner Services Advisor @ DocuSign. Karla is a growth-oriented person with strong people skills. Her goal is to make the world more agree-able by supporting the partner ecosystem.

Mayerling Marquez - Maya is passionate about contributing to drive positive change by getting involved in projects that bring people together to connect, learn, create, collaborate, and innovate. She has a professional background in IT project management, consultancy, and 3rd. level education. Maya is a trained facilitator and has ample experience as event organizer. She is determined to use her love for the arts and nature to make a positive impact on people’s quality of life and on our planet.

Diana Walsh, Marketing Automation Manager @ HubSpot - She is from Colombian, but left a decade ago. She lived in Australia and Ireland, facing the challenge of reinventing her career almost from scratch every time. Now she is part of HubSpot, where she leads the automation efforts for the Spanish speaking markets.

Denise Penteado, Founder @ The Queer Baker - Denise is a Brazilian Baker living in Dublin and she believes in the powerful way of connecting and communicating with others through cakes!

Adaku Ezeudo, Founder @ PhoenixRize - Adaku is a facilitator, educator and sought-after speaker who is on a mission to equip companies and organisations with tools and strategies to create and sustain diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplaces where everyone can thrive and succeed.

Ruchi Palan - With over 7 years of disability research and engagement, Ruchi now works with employers and educators to create a level playing field for people with disabilities.

Blessing Usoro, Co-Founder @ Cyber Women Ireland - An information security leader with experience managing security risk & governance across a range of industries. She works to build a better future for women in cybersecurity and migrants through mentorship, consulting, and speaking engagements.

Leyla Karaha, Founder @ YourY Network - Leyla is a change-maker who is passionate about connecting people and making positive social impact.

Magdalena Kuraczowska, Founder @ FAB Consulting Agency - Digital marketing strategist, business mentor & conneftor. Supporting women to achieve entrepreneurial & leadership successses and help them shine & thrive fabulously online.

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This will be a virtual event and the link will be sent on the week of the event to everyone who has registered.

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#GoingFar is an initiative to support migrant professionals in Ireland, with a focus on women and non-binary people. We organise talks, workshops, mentoring and networking events to give migrants the tools to thrive in their careers. To learn more, visit our website or contact us on goingfar.ie@gmail.com

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