Anna N. Schlegel
President, Interim Chapters, Marketing & Advocacy
ANNA N. SCHLEGEL is a global technology executive and Member of the Catalan Parliament focused on AI, digital infrastructure, and global economic competitiveness. She previously served as GM of International Product, Global Infrastructure, Platform Flexibility, Content Strategy and Globalization at Procore Technologies, and held executive roles at VMware, VeriSign, Xerox PARC, Cisco, and NetApp. Anna has also been CEO & GM of two globalization agencies. She is co-founder and President of Women in Localization and author of Truly Global. Her work can be found at www.trulyglobalbusiness.com. Anna is based in Catalunya and the San Francisco Bay Area.
María Jesús de Arriba
Vice President, Technology & Innovation
MARÍA JESÚS DE ARRIBA is a senior localization leader with 25 years in the industry. Her localization journey started as a translator and interpreter, and quickly stepped into leadership roles where she’s had the honour of coaching, mentoring and leading diverse teams across a variety of areas. She’s currently Senior Global Language Services Manager at Workday. She’s an active mentor and an advocate for empowering professionals to grow within the localization industry, through my volunteer roles with GALA and Women in Localization.
She has served as a volunteer with Women in Localization for over 6 years, and she’s thrilled to continue supporting all our Chapters around the world as the Board Sponsor for the Chapters Program in 2024.
Cecilia Maldonado
Operations & Metrics
CECILIA MALDONADO has 20+ years of experience in the localization industry that includes co-founding, managing and merging language service companies and co-founding the first language industry association in Argentina. She also volunteers with different international organizations and has organized more than 30 training events such as the Language & Technology Conference, Think Latin America, and the Vendor Management Seminar in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Ireland, Peru and the United States.
Madhu Sundaramurthy
Global Community Programs
MADHU SUNDARAMURTHY one of the core members of Women in Localization India Chapter when it first started in 2019, is the Global HR Director and Managing Director-APAC for Summa Linguae Technologies, headquartered in Poland. She is responsible for the overall India Operations at SLT and at the global level ensures employee success. She has over 20 years of localization experience and has set-up multiple departments at SLT. She has presented and moderated many sessions for various industry-related events such as CITLoB, TWIN, CustomMT and others. She is a mentor through Mentor Ease, Women in Localization’s mentorship platform. Madhu lives in Bangalore, India with her husband, daughter, parents and dog. In her personal time, she volunteers at her daughter’s school and in her residential community. In her current role at Women in Localization she collaborates and coordinates with multiple leaders in the Global Community to empower and educate members.
Jill Goldsberry
Global Partnerships & Events
JILL GOLDSBERRY is the Enterprise Sales Director for Lionbridge. Her diverse client base serves Software, IT, Manufacturing, Financial, Hospitality and Retail. She is passionate about understanding her clients’ organizational goals and objectives, Jill enjoys creating optimal multilingual communication solutions; while building a custom implementation and service delivery schedule model that aligns with existing technology and processes. Recently, she completed the Global Digital Marketing and Localization Certification (GDMLC) Program and is a distinguished graduate of Purdue University. Based in San Mateo, CA and has 20 years of localization, media and marketing experience across multiple verticals.
Carrie Fischer
Global Growth & Diversity
CARRIE FISCHER one of the charter members of Women in Localization when it first started in Silicon Valley, is the Globalization Services Manager at Subway, headquartered in Shelton, CT. She is responsible for all globalization-related strategies for the company. She has over 25 years of localization experience and has held previous localization positions at companies such as Bodybuilding.com, Hyperion/Oracle and Transparent Language. She has presented and moderated many sessions for various industry-related events such as LocWorld, SlatorCon, and others. She is a mentor through Mentor Ease, Women in Localization’s mentorship platform. Carrie lives in Boise, Idaho with her son, Christopher. In her personal time, she enjoys playing tennis, bodybuilding and spending time with her animals.
Maria Kania
Global Sponsorship & Fundraising
MARIA KANIA is a seasoned leader in the localization industry with over 20 years of experience spanning global sales and operations roles. With Polish-Canadian roots and a life based in Barcelona, Maria brings a multicultural perspective to her work. Beyond her professional career, Maria is a passionate mentor, coach, and advocate for the localization community. A committed Women in Localization activist for more than a decade, she founded the Barcelona chapter and has since served the organization in multiple leadership capacities, including Chapter Manager, EMEA Global Expansion Program Director, Global Sponsorship Program Director and Advisory Board Member. Today, Maria serves as a Global Sponsorship and Fundraising Board member, contributing to the long-term sustainability of Women in Localization and the success of its initiatives worldwide.
Marie Flacassier
Treasurer
MARIE FLACASSIER is a French localization leader and entrepreneur based in California, known for combining a global mindset with a strong sense of structure. She runs BeatBabel, where she helps teams turn multilingual complexity into practical, sustainable workflows that work in real life, not just on paper.is a senior localization leader with 25 years in the industry. A respected voice in the industry, Marie has served on the Board of GALA, including as Chairwoman, and has long been active in the Women in Localization Los Angeles chapter. With deep experience in operations and financial oversight, she is known for asking the right questions, bringing clarity to complex challenges, and helping organizations scale thoughtfully. Marie is especially passionate about supporting women at the start of their careers, particularly students and recent graduates. She focuses on demystifying the industry, building confidence, and creating pathways for long-term growth. Outside of work, she enjoys pottery and exploring AI-assisted storytelling for children.
Vanessa Prolow
Interim Non-Profit Programs