Across industries such as technology, finance and engineering, women remain underrepresented — not due to a lack of talent, but a lack of visibility, opportunity and sustained support. While many organisations recognise the value of diverse teams, turning intent into lasting change is often where progress stalls.
Women join organisations with ambition and capability, yet too often face unclear pathways, limited role models and cultures that don’t fully support long-term progression. Without the right structures in place, retention suffers and momentum is lost.
WomenWise exists to bridge that gap. Through mentoring, events and strategic partnerships, we help women build confidence, gain clarity and progress in their careers, while supporting organisations to strengthen retention, widen talent pipelines and build cultures where people can thrive.
Our vision is rooted in impact: when women are represented and supported to lead, industries benefit from broader perspectives, stronger decision-making and more innovative, sustainable workplaces.
Artefact is a global leader in data and AI consulting services dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organizations.
We work closely with businesses to turn strategy into action, unlocking the full potential of their data to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Our expertise spans from crafting tailored strategies and developing industry-specific AI solutions to building strong data foundations that enable smarter decision-making and operational optimisation. Through this integrated approach, we guide clients through their transformation journeys, delivering long-term success and sustainable growth.
Our Team
Kalina Tomova
I’ve spent most of my career working across technology, consulting and talent - often at the intersection of people, growth and systems.
As I progressed, I became increasingly aware of how different the experience can feel for women in technical environments. As well as - the higher you go, the fewer people you see who look or sound like you, and the harder it can be to access honest conversations, role models and meaningful support.
I started WomenWise after seeing this pattern repeat itself. What began as a grassroots space for small gatherings grew into a wider community, driven by the belief: women don’t need to change who they are to succeed but they do need better access, representation and support along the way.
My work today focuses on creating spaces where those conversations can happen openly, and where women feel less alone navigating their careers.
WomenWise Founder & WomenWise Mentoring Co-Founder
Athena Vooght
Athena is a Partner at Artefact, working across multiple industries. She fosters a strong culture of excellence, collaboration and support across Artefact and is a passionate advocate for intersectional representation in the workplace. Athena is a strong believer in early career mentorship and this initiative is a step in supporting that vision.
WomenWise Mentoring Co-Founder
Louise Fremy
Lead Programme Coordinator Louise is a Senior Data Consultant at Artefact, currently working on a data platform project to improve how organisations access and use data. She is passionate about building impactful, user-focused data solutions across industries. Mentorship played a key role in her early career, and she’s excited to support others through the WomenWise Mentorship Programme. Outside of work she enjoys arts and exhibitions, the outdoors, and cooking.
Camille Wallace
Programme Coordinator SupportCamille is a Data Consultant at Artefact, currently working on a large-scale data migration project, having previously worked on Agentic AI strategy. A committed advocate for early career mentorship, Camille sees mentoring as a powerful way to unlock opportunities, build confidence, and open up diverse career trajectories for the next generation of talent.