Category Archives: Members of the Year

With over a decade of experience in the field of psychology, Paola Maria Akl Moanack is the Head of Development at Meetual Technologies where she is known for her unmatched expertise in clinical psychology, overcoming mental obstacles and recovery from trauma.

Paola holds her Master of Arts in Psychology from the Universite Laval, which she obtained in 2006. She is also a member of the Psychology Association of Colombia. Moving forward, she would like to create and implement workshops for psychologists to use during sessions. She also hopes to network as much as possible with likeminded professionals worldwide.

In her spare time, Paola enjoys movies and travel.

Margareth Craneveldt is in charge of Sales, Marketing and PR for Fundashon Desaroyo Deportivo Kòrsou. Originally from Curaçao (Dutch Caribbean), she speaks Papiamento, her native language, as well as English, Spanish and Dutch. Margareth has a very diverse background and began her career working in the maritime industry with major cruise liners. In this role, she learned high profile negotiation skills and the ability to command respect as one of few women in the industry.

Currently, Margareth is working on a local level with her current organization that is government subsidized and offers locals events and activities from swimming lessons to grass roots sports services. Moving forward, she is looking to connect with likeminded professionals and is open to international opportunities and relationships.

In her spare time, Margareth sings in a band and in a (church) choir and enjoys reading and sports. She also collects spoons from every country that she travels to.

Women’s Networking Association Member, Margareth Craneveldt, can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.

Georgina Blanas is currenly the Vice Chair of PCMA, where she has been for the past 4 years. With over 15 years of cumulative professional experience, she oversees a team to strategize on developing new services, maintaining and managing committees and enhancing the overall engagement within the community.

Having delved into public service at an early age, Georgina is driven by a desire to help others and to offer a voice to the voiceless, to ensure all are represented and served by their public institutions. She is known for her expertise in project management and public affairs, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations from the University of Toronto. Looking ahead, she hopes to eventually become president of the organization. She credits her success to persistence.

With over 30 years of professional experience in her career, Edna Lagnado is an expert professional researching the convergence of data analytics and working in a freelance capacity. To this role, Edna brings dynamic interpersonal skill and unmatched expertise in product development and strategic innovation.

Edna holds her Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Sao Paolo, which she obtained in 1981. Moving forward, she hopes to start her own investment business and plans to network as much as possible with likeminded professionals worldwide. Edna credits her success thus far to her perseverance.