Meet The Team

Ria is an Insights Analyst based in Amsterdam with an MSc in Economics from the University of Amsterdam. Originally from India, she has a diverse background in investment banking and startups, and she enjoys learning new skills and exploring cuisines in her free time. Ria joined WiE to support newcomers in the field and expand her professional network.

Francesca is a predoctoral fellow at The Broad Center, Yale University, and was previously a project manager at LEAP - Bocconi University. She holds an MSc in Economics and Philosophy from the London School of Economics and an M2 in Economics from the Paris School of Economics. Her research focuses on how education can address systemic socioeconomic, racial, and gender inequalities, stemming from her passion for gender dynamics in academia developed during her feminist economics classes at the University of Vienna.

Isabel graduated in Business Administration, specializing in Business and Economics at the Ingolstadt School of Management. She joined WiE to support women’s participation in the economics field. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, travelling, and spending time in nature.

Nicoleta is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Reading. She is interested in health and energy Economics. She is excited to contribute to the WiE by fostering an inclusive environment for all women interested in the field of Economics. In her free time, she likes to read, code, and occasionally play Badminton.

Jana is a Bachelor’s student of Philosophy & Economics at the University of Bayreuth. She is interested in topics related to economic policy, inequality, and social issues. She joined WiE to contribute to increasing diversity and representation in the field and be part of a community that promotes more inclusive perspectives in economic thinking. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, exploring new recipes, and traveling.

Junhan is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Economics&Mathematics at Boston University. She is interested in financial economics and banking. She is excited to have a platform to help her peers and other students with future developments in the field of economics. In her free time, she enjoys painting, bird watching, and traveling.

Johanna is a PhD student at the Ruhr Graduate School in Economics, focusing on the intersection of behavioral and energy economics. She joined WiE as an event organiser to help create a networking space for women in the field of economics. Johanna is passionate about reducing gender biases and promoting an inclusive environment in academia. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her friends and family, baking, painting and reading.

Emilia is currently working as agricultural economist based in Poland focusing on European grains crops with particular focus on wheat. Before starting her career, she had obtained an MSc of Economics from KU Leuven, Belgium. Outside of work, she enjoys reading good fantasy books, knitting, and pottery.