Our Passion is a collaboratively created aerospace sector.
We are passionate about expanding women’s opportunities for leadership and increasing their visibility in the aerospace sector.
Being a part of our ever-growing network means benefiting from our programmes and special member offers, as well as connecting with like-minded professionals through our local communities.
We envision a world with an inclusive representation.
Rich with opportunity, our various functions offer something for everyone, regardless of whether you desire personal or professional gain. We offer mentoring programmes, awards, grants, training workshops, networking local groups and much more.
Our regional and central events regularly feature speakers and panel discussions on a wide range of topics of interest to our community, and we keep members updated with valuable industry information such as scholarships and conferences.
Our Mission is to be an active ambrassador for aerospace.
WIA-Europe acts as an independent network that advocates political commitment in space programmes, promotes professional development in aerospace, and recognizes women's achievements in the sector.
WIA-Europe welcomes the diverse talent that is key to the growth of a modern and dynamic aerospace sector in Europe and beyond.
WIA-Europe Awards, Grants & Training
We believe in the importance of recognising achievement and celebrating individuals who strive towards their goals. To learn more about each programme, please click on a link.
Luisella Giulicchi
Luisella Giulicchi is a System Manager the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Copernicus Program. Copernicus is the largest worldwide operational Earth Observation program to date, funded by…
Marc Heppener
Marc Heppener studied physical chemistry at the University of Amsterdam and obtained his PhD in 1986 on time-resolved molecular dissociation processes. In 1986 he joined the Space Research…
Diana Pueyo
Diana Pueyo is our Director for Regional Development since 2013. In this role, she supports the creation and operations of local groups all over Europe. She launched the…
Paola Belingheri
Paola Belingheri grew up in an international environment. She has obtained a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Bologna and a Scholarship from the university…
Christina Giannopapa
Dr. Christina Giannopapa is the Head of the Office of the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). Before that, she was advisor…
Elizabeth Seward
Elizabeth Seward has over 15 years of experience in the space industry and is a Senior Strategist for the Space Systems division of Airbus Defence and Space, responsible…
Nicolas Peter
Nicolas Peter is Policy Liaison Officer in the Policy and Programme Coordination Department of the European Space Agency (ESA). Before that, he was Head of International Relations at…
Anna Gregorio
Anna Gregorio has a Laurea (from the University of Trieste) & Ph.D. (Scuola Normale Pisa) in Physics, Master in Space Systems Engineering (TU Delft). Professor of Astrophysics at…
All Honorary Members (2010-2021)
Gaia Guiso
Christiane Llaca
WIA-Europe Local Groups
As any professional will tell you, interpersonal connections form the very cornerstone of a successful and fulfilling career.
Among WIA-Europe’s goals is building our members’ careers through our network, and what better network to nurture than the one you are already in?
Elizabeth Seward
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