What a great month this has been: The clear blue skies, cool breeze, and the explosion of color around us as the trees all start to bloom. Our February in-person event was just as memorable! Held at Riverside Pizzeria, Dyalá Jiménez delighted us with her insights and personal story and gave us plenty of tips on how to manage career, family, and personal commitments while keeping our sanity. If you missed it, you can see pictures of this and all other events on our Facebook page (link below).
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Join us on March 16th for a heart-to-heart with Victoria Gamboa Ross (Vicki Ross), current president of the Costa Rican Union of First Division Soccer Clubs (UNAFUT).
Victoria “Vicki” Gamboa Ross is the pioneering president of the Costa Rican Union of First Division Soccer Clubs (UNAFUT) and a trailblazer in sports governance. With over 27 years of media experience and a profound commitment to social causes, Vicki Ross brings a unique perspective to leadership and community engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first-hand from a visionary leader who is reshaping the landscape of football and making a difference in society. Reserve your seat now for this inspiring evening!
About The Speaker
Vicki G. Ross is a public figure in Costa Rica. She recently became the first woman to preside over a male football (soccer) league, becoming president of UNAFUT after a historic unanimous decision from all the club presidents. She also ran for Vice President of Costa Rica with the social Democratic Party.
She has been in media for over 27 years and was the president of the Anna Ross Foundation for over 10 years, a non-profit dedicated to cancer in Costa Rica. She has also served as Academic Director of Advertising & Marketing programs in the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT) and International Relations professor at Universidad Nacional (UNA).
She has worked in broadcast media for over 27 years in television and radio, focusing mainly on politics and news.
Vicki Ross holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Business from ICAP, a B.Sc. in Mass Communication and Journalism with an emphasis on television production from Florida International University, a B.Sc., in Political Science from the University of Costa Rica and a Masters in Communication with an emphasis in Television Management from Universidad Complutense of Madrid. She also holds a post graduate degree as Project Manager from Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica. Her academic achievements include Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society in Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Victoria is a Fellow of the tenth class of the Central America Leadership Initiative and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Her work for social causes includes working from her role as a member of the Rotary Club of San Jose, the Professional Women’s Network of Costa Rica, and as a member of the Advisory Board of the project Via Costarricense.
Entrance cost:
Important Notes about this Event:
Please take note, this is a new location for a PWNCR event – you will need to take special care to map it ahead of time to be sure you arrive at or before 9:30am for registration. Click here to locate it on Google maps.
We encourage attendees to carpool or use public transport to all of our events to reduce our carbon footprint.
After the event, we will have the option to stay for lunch – this a great networking opportunity with other members and friends of the PWNCR! More details will be provided the week prior to the event.
Ana Lucía Guerrero has always been passionate about languages. Growing up in Costa Rica, she started learning English at a young age and quickly developed a love for it. As she got older, she realized that she wanted to use her skills to help others communicate, so she decided to become a certified translator.
Since 1995, Ana has been working as a freelance certified official translator (English-Spanish) with the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Her work has taken her all over the world, where she has used her language skills to bridge the gap between people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Over the years, Ana has gained ample experience in various fields, including management, accounting, legal, international development, political affairs, international relations, and sustainability. Her expertise has been invaluable in helping businesses and organizations communicate effectively with their partners and clients.
In addition to her work as a translator, Ana has an MBA from the University of Costa Rica and a BA in Tourism and Hotel Management. She has worked for the University for Peace in Costa Rica (2017-2020), the International Business Leaders’ Forum in London, England (2008-2009) and the United Nations´ Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy (2003-2007).
Ana’s proven ability to drive high marketing campaign response rates and customer loyalty from around the world is a testament to her strong communication and language skills. Her ability to communicate, network, and engage with a variety of audiences has made her a valuable asset to many businesses and organizations.
Aside from her professional work, Ana is also passionate about slow travel, responsible business, sustainable development, and women’s empowerment. She believes that everyone has a role to play in creating a better world, and she strives to make a positive impact in everything she does. Ana is a Certified Mentor for Vital Voices Costa Rica and has been PWNCR‘s Director of Communications since 2022.
If you would like to get in touch with Ana:
Email: ana.guerrerobrenes@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.
Whatsapp: (506) 88350342
The PWNCR wants to help our local communities in Costa Rica. Let’s work together to help other local women who are less fortunate than us 
The Rahab Foundation is a local NGO that the PWNCR has worked with for many years. This Foundation helps save women who have been victims of sex trafficking. The foundation has an urgent need for financial support to supply food and to meet the needs of these women and their babies.
The PWNCR needs your help in collecting donations for them! For this we would like to invite you to an upcoming breakfast event to learn more about the Rahab Foundation. The event will take place on Friday, February 16th at 9:00 am at their facilities. They have parking space for up to 10 cars, so carpooling is encouraged. If you would like to confirm your attendance, please send us an email to giving@pwncr.com
For US Tax deductible donations you can use this link donate to the Rahab Foundation via Amigos de Costa Rica. When you make the donation please put PWNCR in the description so we can keep track of the donations for the match incentive! Also – please email a screenshot or photo because we want to recognize you as a donor and have your contribution count toward the PWNCR‘s social responsibility campaign.
Visit the Foundation’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.
PWNCR is an active resource for personal and professional development. We offer monthly networking meetings along with webinars and online workshops, and a mentorship program. Attend our monthly events to network with fellow female solopreneurs and small business owners and develop the communication skills essential for success.
PWNCR can also fuel your personal and professional development by providing:
Be sure to mark your calendar for our other scheduled events:
You can read more about new and past events on our website.
What’s in it for you? What we know you’ll gain from becoming a member:
Membership is only ¢20.000 per year or ¢50.000 for a 3 year membership. Join us, won’t you?
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The Professional Women’s Network of Costa Rica is dedicated to guiding and empowering women through educating, networking, mentoring, and friendship – to love the life they live and create a life they love!
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