Our team has a strong international background, with hands-on experience developing and connecting innovation and investment ecosystems around the world.
Our Team

Taryn Andersen
President & Co Founder
President & Co-Founder of Impulse4Women. Investor Relations Director at THCAP Venture Capital Jury member at the EIC Acceleration Program.

Alexandra Santos
COO
With a background in Business Administration, Management, Digital Marketing, Advertising and Big Data. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of ALBAN.

Rana Khatib
Senior Advisor
Experienced international development professional with over 10 years of expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, and operations management. Adept at leading global business initiatives, securing multilateral funding, and creating processes that optimize organizational performance. Fluent in English and Arabic, and advancing in Spanish, with a Master’s in International Development from the University of Pittsburgh.

Greta Arsego
Project Developer
Economics and international relations enthusiast, ESADE alumni and ambassador. Experienced in EU-funded projects, organizing global events, and building international partnerships.

Milad Mohammadi
Business Strategyst
Originally from Tabriz, Iran, he has spent the past five years living in Spain, where he has continued to grow both personally and professionally. With a background in civil engineering, he later pursued a master’s degree in business, combining technical expertise with strategic and managerial insight. He speaks four languages, reflecting his multicultural experience and adaptability.

Grace Whittinghil
Business Developer
Background in global governance and economics from Esade. She's passionate about inclusive innovations and supporting women-led ventures.

Andrés Pastrán
Digital Marketing Strategyst
Marketing and Business Administration graduate with expertise in Digital Marketing. 2+ years of experience across media channels, and a background in coordinating small-scale cultural events.

Jeannette Alvarez
Community Manager
Background in Global Governance & Economics from ESADE. Specialist in Digital Marketing, branding, and project management, focused on supporting women-led ventures and driving digital growth.

Alexia Larin
Digital Marketing Intern
Marketing student at Universidad CEU Abat Oliba and digital marketing intern at Impulse4Women. Experienced in luxury retail and nonprofits, skilled in content creation and strategic communication.

Basma Wajih
Grant and Consortium Writer
PhD candidate in Gender and Diversity at the University of Oviedo, investigating structural barriers faced by female journalists in Moroccan newsrooms. She holds a BA in English Literature and an MBA in Organizational Leadership and Business Strategy. Basma has published peer-reviewed research on media visibility and hijabophobia, presented at international conferences, and consulted on women’s empowerment initiatives.

Christian Sejas
Grant and Consortium Writer
Christian is a Bolivian-Croatian lawyer with emerging experience in EU funding consultancy, particularly in supporting youth- and democracy-related initiatives. Over the past year, he has contributed to project development, proposal writing, and stakeholder coordination within the NGO and civil society sectors. His academic background includes an Executive Master in EU Studies (CIFE, France), a Master in European Studies (University of Zagreb), and a Law Degree from Bolivia, complemented by a diploma in post-Cold War world order and culture.

Mel Gabriel
Business Developer
Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order student at Esade with a strong focus on international development. Passionate about supporting women-led businesses and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Experienced in policy research and business development, with a keen interest in economic development and empowering underrepresented communities.

Arianna Napolitano
Project Developer
European studies graduate from Maastricht University with a Master's in Global Policy. Passionate about international cooperation and inclusive development. Experienced in working with NGOs, managing cross-border initiatives, and contributing to policy-driven projects
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