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History of the IWG

The International Women's Group (IWG) was founded in 1995 by 8 women of different nationalities. In the beginning, the women met informally to exchange their experiences of living "abroad" and share useful information about their host country of Germany. As the number of international employees of companies such as INA, Puma, Siemens and others increased, the membership of the IWG increased as well. With this growth, the IWG found a more formal structure necessary. Therefore, in October 2000, the group was officially registered as a non-profit organization and a board consisting of seven members was established.

PRESIDENT


LILIANA MARTINEZ

I am an artist born in Cali Colombia. I come from a family of artists. The most prominent is my grandfather Efraim Martinez. He was a teacher and an excellent impressionist and muralist. He was the reason for the beginning of my training as an artist. I developed painting at a young age and perfected my technique through a scholarship from the district art school in my town. My paintings are characterized by many colors and my main themes are the cultural richness of my country and the extraordinary nature of Latin America. One of the elements that distinguish me as an artist is to paint live during my exhibitions. I like to involve the public in the creative process of my work. Murals are very present in my art. Some of my works are exhibited in the city of Barranquilla in Colombia and in Europe in places like Paris and several cities of Bavaria in Germany.

I'm a mother of two Beautiful Children and Married for 12 years. I have developed a career as Artist and Muralist, but also a community for Women who need to find a Space in this Country as individuals and as contributors for this society. I make Social related projects every year, and gathering events to join forces with different people to support all kinds of causes. I have worked with refugees, local institutions, cities and organisations. And I would like to think that through my Art I have reached several groups and inspired some others as well. This is why a community like IWG is a platform to keep helping, supporting and reaching all kinds of Women and therefore their Families to continue inspiring and to get inspired. You can see my work and contributions at my website. www.ticho-art.com Or my Instagram account @tichoart1

Info@ticho-art.com

NEWCOMERS REPRESENTATIVE


PRISCILA BERGER

I like to say that I come from the "pampa." Pampa is the biome in the south of Brazil, where I was born and raised, and it is also an expression used in German to refer to a boring place where there isn't much going on. This is how I used to feel about my hometown, so I have wanted to go somewhere else since I was young. 

However, it only happened once I was a young adult, after finishing my bachelor's in Communication Studies. My first experience abroad was in Cairo, Egypt. Afterward, I wanted to continue my studies and applied for a master's program in Germany. It's been 12 years since! In the meantime, I earned a PhD in Political Communication and have been teaching and researching various topics at university, especially media literacy and the digitalization of schools. 

Currently, I work as a research project manager at a university in Oberbayern. I moved to Nuremberg with my partner in January 2024, and I love this city. The IWG has contributed to my positive experience here since it made it possible for me to meet several women from varied walks of life with fascinating biographies. I value these exchanges a lot. I enjoy getting to know people, especially expat women, and their stories. I hope to get to know yours, too.


VICE PRESIDENT


MARIANA D'ONOFRIO DÍSCOLI

I was born in Argentina, and 6 years ago I started a new adventure with my husband here in Germany. 

As an independent woman, with almost 15 years working in IT in the Government of my country, and in a Trade Union for another 10 years, especially focused in the area of diversity. I have worked extensively with women and minorities in the workplace, training them and creating safe environments, to empower them. Currently, I am training to enter the German labour market. 

Along the way, I realised that my experience could be useful for other people, so since 2020, I have been collaborating with the Argentinian Franken Centre, committed to spreading the traditions of my country, and helping newcomers with language integration and professional advancement. 

I have approached the IWG a few years ago and I have been able to relate with great women, from whom I have learned a lot. Since September 2023, as Vice President, I offer my experience in the IWG, to collaborate with this beautiful project, with empathy and love to welcome and help more women in this new stage.

marianadonofrioar@gmail.com
@dasmariamprojekt

TREASURER 


ERIKA HILDEBRANDT-OLIVER

I'm from Indiana, USA, and have lived in Germany for over 20 years, mostly in Nuremberg, but also in Erlangen, Hamburg and Munich. I studied German and International Studies in the US and Erlangen, and Intercultural Communication in Munich. 

The International Women's Group has helped me make friends and feel even more at home, and I would like to support the group in its mission to connect international women in our area. It’s always a pleasure to meet the regular members as well as get to know newcomers from all over the world! 

ErikaSHildebrandt@gmail.com

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