
Women in Life Science Norway
Because every ceiling reached becomes a new floor
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About Us
Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway) is a professional network dedicated to empowering women in the health and life science sector. We believe gender balance and diversity are essential for driving the sector’s competency and growth, improving women’s health, and advancing public health overall.
Through training, development, and networking, our mission is to inspire more women to step into leadership and board roles, entrepreneurship, and investments. We actively engage men as Ambassadors and champions for change. Together, we work to shape a future sector that is more inclusive, equitable, and impactful.
What we do
Board Training Courses
We offer specialized training programs to support gender-balanced boards. Such training equips women with the skills and knowledge needed to enter and excel in board roles, fostering inclusive and effective governance. Our aim is to contribute to the existence gender balanced boards in Norway’s health and life science sector.
Professional Development
We offer leadership courses that are aimed at developing the next generation of female leaders by providing advanced skills training, strategic insights, and tools necessary for career advancement and impactful leadership. Our aim is to help promote more women entering leadership, entrepreneurship, and investments.
Ambassador Program
Our Ambassador Program is for male and male-identifying individuals who wish to join our network as champions for gender balance and cultural change. Together, our men and women work collaboratively to identify the biases that hinder diversity, gender balance and equality, to transform corporate culture, and to drive systemic change across our sector.
Mentorship Program
We will soon launch a mentorship program designed to nurture and develop emerging and existing female leaders. Through personalized guidance and support from seasoned experts, we aim to build strong leaders who are prepared to take on future challenges and lead with confidence in the health and life sciences sector.
Networking Events
Our live events bring together professionals, thought leaders, and advocates to share insights, network, and inspire. From conferences and workshops to panel discussions and networking mixers, these events are designed to foster knowledge exchange, celebrate achievements, and build a supportive community within the health and life sciences sector.

“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Board of Directors
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Chelsea Ranger
Founder & Chair
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Cathy Capdeville
Vice Chair
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Ole Dahlberg
Board Member
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Agnete Fredriksen
Board Member
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Spiros Kotopoulis
Board Member
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Charlotte Berg-Svendsen
Board Member
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Morten Egeberg
Board Member
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Gunnveig Grødeland
Board Member
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Ishita Barua
Board Member
Team
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Tine Hildisch
Director of Operations
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Mariann Dønnum
Director of Partners & Sponsors
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Marthe Brovold Løberg
Director of Events & Media Relations Contact
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Elizabeth Smethurst
Director of Communications
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Marlene Linzner-Scherf
Digital Content Manager
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Karoline Mokleiv
Member Engagement Manager
Partners
Sponsors
Supporters
Contact Us
We look forward to supporting you in making our sector and industry a more balanced, equitable, and successful space.
Do you want to sponsor, partner, or join our journey? Reach out & let’s start a discussion!