Carla Meli
“Carla has made an extraordinary impact on Women in Localization in the Operations team through her leadership as the volunteer in charge of Training. Starting just last year as an assistant, she quickly stepped into the full role and has since led the department with confidence, dedication and vision.
What makes Carla especially deserving of this recognition is not only the quality of her work, but also the consistency and care with which she delivers it, in which she shows up at meetings and works while building her own team. She has strengthened the foundation of our training efforts in ways that will continue to benefit present and future volunteers alike.
Carla’s journey from assistant to lead is a true example of growth, initiative and leadership, all of which are possible at Women in Localization.”
Ifigeneia Roulia
“I am proud to nominate Ifigeneia Roulia for the W.L. Kudos Award for her inspiring leadership as Team Lead of the Mental Health & Wellness Program and her dedication as Chapter Manager of the Greece Chapter. Through her thoughtful leadership, mentorship, and community-building efforts, she has helped create supportive spaces where members feel connected, empowered, and heard.
What makes Ifigeneia stand out is her ability to combine professional excellence with genuine care for people. From organizing impactful wellness initiatives to strengthening the Greek chapter through events and mentorship, she consistently leads with empathy and purpose. Her work reminds us that strong communities thrive when leadership is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and meaningful human connection.”
“I am in awe of Ifigeneia and her contributions to the Mental Health and Wellness initiative. An accomplished professional and a household name in the industry, she is committed to the success of the initiative as well as to empowering other women, always ready to help with wit, expertise and charm, and generous with her time and kindness. A true role model.”
Joana Lavôr
“One thing I always say is how fortunate the Brazil Chapter is to have Joana Lavôr as our Marketing Manager. Not only is Joana a linguist and a quality assurance specialist, but also an illustrator! This rare combination of skills has been an incredible asset to our Chapter since the very beginning.
From the launch of the Brazil Chapter, Joana has brought color, creativity, and consistency to our social media and communication materials. Her ability to create visually engaging pages with harmonious colors and fluid design has helped shape the identity of our Chapter in a very special way. Beyond that, she constantly contributes innovative ideas for social media series and creates handmade illustrations for our social channels and newsletter.
Talents like Joana’s are truly uncommon in the language services industry. Her creativity, dedication, and professionalism make her a key part of the Brazil Chapter and a valuable contributor to Women in Localization as a whole.”