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.

WIA-Europe Local Groups

WIA-Europe Global Network

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.

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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 Statutes

WIA-Europe Partners

WIA-Europe Awards, Grants & Training

WIA-Europe Programmes

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.

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Luisella Giulicchi

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Luisella Giulicchi graduated with honors in Electronics Engineering from the University of Florence in Italy and has a second Masters degree in Space System Engineering from the University of…

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Marc Heppener

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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…

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Barbara Imhof

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Barbara Imhof is a space architect, researcher and radio-journalist. She is also the co-founder and co-manager of LIQUIFER Systems Group (LSG). LSG comprises experts from the fields of…

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Diana Pueyo

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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…

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Fiorella Coliolo

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Fiorella Coliolo is an astrophysicist by training with strong experience in communication and public relations. She joined ESA Communication Department as Young Graduate Trainee in 2003, and created…

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Paola Belingheri

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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…

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Christina Giannopapa

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Christina Giannopapa is a senior advisor in the Department for Relations with Member States in the Cabinet of the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA) in…

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Christiane Lechtenboerger

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Christiane Lechtenboerger studied Geography and obtained her PhD in Remote Sensing. Since 2013 she is senior policy officer at the DLR German Aerospace Centre, policy unit of the…

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Annamaria Nassisi

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Annamaria Nassisi, Master degree in Physics and Geophysics at the University “La Sapienza” in Rome (Italy) in 1985, with a long work experience in Space Sector. Annamaria also…

Elizabeth Seward

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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

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Nicolas Peter is since April 2017 Head of International Relations at the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), the German Aerospace Centre. Before that he was Head…

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Simonetta Di Pippo

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Simonetta Di Pippo, Master degree in Astrophysics and Space Physics at the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Italy in 1984, joined the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in 1986….

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Claudia Kessler

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Claudia Kessler has more than 20 years’ experience of working in the space industry. After graduating as an aerospace engineer, she started her career as Assistant to the…

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Other Honorary Members

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Ms. Maria Stella Gelmini (2010) Ms. Edelgard Buhlman (2011) Ms. Gerda Horneck (2012) Mr. Jean-Francois Clervoy (2013) Ms. Patrizia Caraveo (2014) Ms. Jocelyne Landeau-Constantin (2015) Ms. Candace Johnson…

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Richelle Scheffers

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WIA-E Back Office

Richelle Scheffers has over 12 years experience in office support. After graduation in 2006, she has worked at several national and international companies in The Netherlands before starting…

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Gaia Guiso

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Gaia Guiso holds a Master’s Degree in Law with focus on EU Law. After graduation, she attended the specialistic course on Space law, policies and institutions of SIOI (UN…

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Xenia Pattberg

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Xenia Pattberg is an experienced translator, (copy)writer and communications assistant, having worked with a great variety of companies, international organizations and cultural institutions since her graduation in 2003….

WIA-Europe Local Groups

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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?

Our Passion is a collaboratively created aerospace sector.

We envision a world with an inclusive representation.

Our Mission is to be an active ambrassador for aerospace.

WIA-Europe Awards, Grants & Training

Luisella Giulicchi

Marc Heppener

Barbara Imhof

Diana Pueyo

Fiorella Coliolo

Paola Belingheri

Christina Giannopapa

Christiane Lechtenboerger

Annamaria Nassisi

Elizabeth Seward

Nicolas Peter

Simonetta Di Pippo

Claudia Kessler

Other Honorary Members

Richelle Scheffers

Gaia Guiso

Xenia Pattberg

WIA-Europe Local Groups

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Our Passion is a collaboratively created aerospace sector.

We envision a world with an inclusive representation.

Our Mission is to be an active ambrassador for aerospace.

WIA-Europe Awards, Grants & Training

Luisella Giulicchi

Marc Heppener

Barbara Imhof

Diana Pueyo

Fiorella Coliolo

Paola Belingheri

Christina Giannopapa

Christiane Lechtenboerger

Annamaria Nassisi

Elizabeth Seward

Nicolas Peter

Simonetta Di Pippo

Claudia Kessler

Other Honorary Members

Richelle Scheffers

Gaia Guiso

Xenia Pattberg

WIA-Europe Local Groups

Luisella Giulicchi

Treasurer Marc Heppener

Annamaria Nassisi

Elizabeth Seward

Women In Aerospace Europe

About us

Opportunities

Contact Us

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