Our UK team

Learn more about the people behind Women for Women International – UK and hear what inspires and motivates them to work here and be part of our mission.

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Our UK team

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A career with Women for Women International means working alongside a dynamic, ambitious and passionate team in the UK, US, Germany and our country offices.

Executive Team

Sara Bowcutt

Sara Bowcutt

subtitle: Co-Managing Director

I love the phrase 'Empowered women, empower women' – and I think that Women for Women International’s work encompasses this. That’s what inspires me to do my job.


Carrie Brownlee

Carrie Brownlee

subtitle: Co-Managing Director

I am inspired by the incredible, brave women who have survived unimaginable atrocities to become part of this mission to create a safer, more just world. I am inspired by the passion and dedication of my colleagues in the UK and around the world. I am inspired by my daughter.


Iona Healy

subtitle: Executive Assistant to Managing Director

I’m proud to be part of a compassionate community that embraces and empowers women in their journey towards healing and resilience.


Sara Rottensteiner

Sara Rottensteiner

subtitle: Executive Assistant to Managing Director

I feel inspired and grateful to be part of an organisation where we celebrate kindness and compassion worldwide and recognise the value of change from within.


Finance, People, Capability, Culture and Operations

Beverley Stewart

Beverley Stewart

subtitle: Head of People, Capability, Culture & Operations

I am inspired every day by my colleagues' inspiration and dedication to the holistic approach of bringing about change and transforming women and their family's lives.


Selina Uddin

subtitle: Head of Finance

I believe that every woman should have the confidence and empowerment to embrace their full potential and fly high! I am delighted to be working with such an incredible team.


Murad Niazi

Murad Niazi

subtitle: Finance Officer

Witnessing the transformative impact of women's rights initiatives in different countries inspired me to join Women for Women International.


Safeguarding and security

James Davis

subtitle: Director of Safeguarding and Security

I am inspired by the bravery of the women we serve around the world, so helping Women for Women International in their mission is an eminently satisfying endeavour.


Events and Philanthropy team

Zoë Elliott

Zoë Elliott

subtitle: Head of Special Events and Philanthropy

I’m proud to be part of an amazing team working to create change and transform the lives of women, their families and communities. When women support each other incredible things do happen.


Negar Sharafi

Negar Sharafi

subtitle: Partnerships and Special Events Manager

I am inspired by the enthusiasm of my colleagues and their dedication to creating real change in the world, as well as the strength and resilience of the women we serve in our programmes.

Phoebe Haddon

Phoebe Haddon

subtitle: Special Events & Philanthropy Officer

I am proud to be part of a team that accomplishes such transformative work in empowering women and promoting gender equality worldwide.

Marketing and Communications Team

Paulina Stachnik

Paulina Stachnik

subtitle: Head of Communications

I am inspired by our amazing graduates, like Sylhane, who I met in Kosovo. She shared, "The classes that I attended really made me brave – they pulled out the best from us."

Aleks Michalik

Aleks Michalik

subtitle: Digital Marketing Manager

I love working with Women for Women International–​ UK because I know everything we do has a positive impact on the women survivors of war, their families and whole communities.

Deetza Elf

Deetza Elf

subtitle: Communications Manager

I feel proud and inspired to work for an organisation that champions women’s immeasurable potential to change their lives and world.

Katy Cottrell

Katy Cottrell

subtitle: Marketing and Communications Officer

I am proud to be part of an organisation that empowers women and creates real, positive change in the world.


Laurence Greening

Laurence Greening

subtitle: Head of Marketing

I am constantly inspired by the incredible stories of strength and perseverance of the women we work with. I also strongly believe that it’s important for men to play a part in achieving equality.

Rose Mustakova-Possardt

Rose Mustakova-Possardt

subtitle: Individual Giving Officer

I’m proud to work at an organisation that is committed to helping women unlock their potential and become the protagonists of their own lives.


Daisy Bessell

Daisy Bessell

subtitle: Fundraising and Marketing Officer

I’m constantly inspired by the strength of the women we serve every day, and working for an organisation that invests in their futures and journeys of empowerment is a true privilege.


Corporate team

Elisabeth Phillips

Elisabeth Phillips

subtitle: Director of Global Corporate Fundraising

I believe that an investment in a woman’s future is an investment in an entire community. It is a privilege to work for an organisation that shines a spotlight on the issues.


Abbi Last

Abbi Last

subtitle: Corporate Partnerships Development Manager

Hearing about the achievements of the women we serve and seeing my colleagues working to create a more equal and peaceful world makes me proud to be a part of the sisterhood!


Lucy Willis

Lucy Willis

subtitle: Corporate Partnerships Manager

I am inspired by the resilience of the women we serve. Despite enduring war and conflict, they still strive to invest in themselves, their families and their communities.


Julia Vieryes

Julia Vieyres

subtitle: Corporate Partnerships Development Manager

The incredible resilience of women in conflict-affected states motivates me to work together with Women for Women International’s global team to create tangible change.

Hannah Grey

Hannah Grey

subtitle: Corporate Partnerships Officer

The incredible journeys of the women we have helped, motivate and empower me every day. I am proud to be part of a team that works hard to ensure the voices of marginalised women are heard.

Business Development team

Jemma Bristow

Jemma Bristow

subtitle: Director, Global Grants Management

Having witnessed first-hand the needs of women in conflict-affected states while living in South Sudan, I am excited by Women for Women International's holistic approach to empowering communities, especially women, to make sustainable change.

Ingrid Thomson

Ingrid Thomson

subtitle: Senior Program Officer

I am proud to be part of an organisation which is striving to create a world in which women everywhere are empowered and their voices are heard.

Rob Giddings

Rob Giddings

subtitle: Manager, Global Grants Management

Women for Women International's holistic approach can both empower individual women while challenging the legal, social and cultural norms that result in the oppression of women.

Katherine Hughes

Katherine Hughes

subtitle: Manager, Global Business Development

The enthusiasm and dedication of my colleagues as well as the achievements of the women in communities around the world is a fantastic motivation for me every day.

Policy and Advocacy Team

Stephanie Siddall

Stephanie Siddall

subtitle: Head of Global Policy and Advocacy

I’m inspired by the stories of strength, dedication and leadership that I hear from the women we serve around the world – including those who, despite the immense challenges they face, use their voices to become advocates for change in their communities.

Anna Jarrett Rawlence

Anna Jarrett Rawlence

subtitle: Global Policy and Advocacy Officer

The strength of women advocating for their collective rights across conflict-affected countries inspires me. I'm driven by the change that Women for Women International advocates for, to ensure that marginalised women are heard at all levels of decision-making.

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