Meet The Nominees
CIWOT Board 2025-2026
Carine Khoury
PRESIDENT
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
I have been an enthusiastic member of CIWOT for almost 15 years, most recently in the position of Vice President, which I enjoyed very much. Prior to that, I was involved as Public Relations Officer, Business Club coordinator and Advisor to the Board.
I would like to continue to contribute to the board, our membership, and CIWOT as a whole with my extensive experience as an active and established participant in the local Limassol community.
Running my own business 'Floral Image Cyprus' equips me with a variety of qualifications that can help ensure the successful continuation of CIWOT’s path, as well as the use of my existing network to hopefully expand CIWOT’s reach even further.
Taking on the position of President seems like a seamless move towards continuing the legacy of our previous presidents, while at the same time allowing me to add my own input and ideas to consistently evolve our association.
Q: Where are you from originally?
I am German Lebanese, was born in Beirut and grew up in Greece due to the Lebanese civil war in the 70’s and 80’s. My husband and I moved to Cyprus in 2005.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I am very grateful for my mixed heritage, as I have had the pleasure of growing up in a multicultural and multilingual family. I speak six languages fluently and have lived in 10 countries, also as a consequence of my primary career choice in international hotel management.
Q: What are your hobbies?
Going for long walks along the beach with my husband on Sundays, getting my half hour of daily morning exercise and run, reading, and spending time with my two teenage sons.
Helene Zenios
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
After a year as advisor to the board, I’m excited to continue contributing to CIWOT while expanding my knowledge and learning new things. I’m especially drawn to roles that combine creativity, structure, and community—so both External and Social Media are a natural fit. I enjoy bringing ideas to life and making communication clear, engaging, and fun.
Q: Where are you from originally?
I am French Cypriot, born in France and grew up in Cyprus.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I’m a good cook—but an even better eater.
Q: What are your hobbies?
Exploring new ideas, working on creative projects, and building things that make people’s lives easier (and occasionally tastier).
VP EXTERNAL
Andria Antoniades
VP INTERNAL
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
I've always enjoyed getting involved with activities that have a direct impact on the community, as well as providing opportunities for widening horizons and building connections. Through my professional experiences in Human Resources, European programme implementation, and administration, I have practiced organisational and writing skills, which I believe are very useful for the post of VP-Internal at CIWOT.
Q: Where are you from originally?
I am from Cyprus, though I spent a few years in the UK and France during my studies.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I speak Greek, English, French, and Italian, and I have basic knowledge of Russian as well.
Q: What are your hobbies?
I love swimming in the sea and enjoying cultural activities. I play the piano and acoustic guitar, take ballroom dancing lessons, and love reading a good book whenever I get the chance.
Catalina Bertoglio
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
I'm interested in this position because I’ve been closely involved with CIWOT’s membership process for quite some time. Initially, while managing the association’s website, I became familiar with the steps involved in onboarding new members. Later, I naturally stepped into the role of Membership Coordinator, which I’ve held until now.
I believe I’m well-suited for this role because I genuinely enjoy organizing and streamlining systems. When I first joined CIWOT, membership renewals were handled manually — the coordinator had to personally contact each member by phone or email to remind them. Renewals were based on individual join dates, rather than following a unified January-to-December cycle as we now have. Payments were mostly made in cash; today, the majority are automated through credit card or bank transfer. Members can now view and manage their own memberships directly through our platform. This improved structure ensures greater consistency from one board to the next and makes the entire process more efficient and user-friendly.
Q: Where are you from originally?
I’m originally from Santiago, Chile.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I write fiction and love singing. I also enjoy cooking — it's a creative outlet for me — and I have a strong interest in e-commerce and branding. I run my own online business focused on elegant European porcelain, where I combine my love of storytelling, aesthetics, and design
Q: What are your hobbies?
In my personal life, I find joy in simple, quiet things: walking in nature with my dogs, admiring a beautiful landscape, or enjoying a moment of silence. In recent years, I’ve also developed a growing interest in politics and global affairs, as I try to better understand the changing world we live in.
Tatjana Orlova
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
After moving to Cyprus and being a mother of four boys, I would like to contribute to the local community and environment.
Q: Where are you from originally?
I was born in Russia, lived abroad for the last 30 years: in Norway, the UK and now relocated to Cyprus.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I am good at listening and connecting people together, I have worked as a holistic coach covering subjects such as living nutrition, Ayurveda, macrobiotics and personal and spiritual growth. I am a true believer in mind, body and spirit connection. I previously studied visual and textile design in Oslo, marketing in London.
Q: What are your hobbies?
I love reading, healthy cooking, learning about new technologies and advances in neuroscience, love folk arts and crafts.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
With a background in art, business, and community engagement, I bring a creative and organised approach to everything I do. I’ve run retail businesses in London, worked in property development, and have extensive experience with non-profits—from helping with village association events to chairing PTAs and being on the committee of the British Dyslexia Association. I’ve also organised and led art classes, workshops, and fundraising events. My involvement in CIWOT includes leading portraiture workshops and contributing to the recent Cultural Tour of Ancient Idalion
Q: Where are you from originally?
I studied in Italy and the UK and now call Cyprus home.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I’m a professional artist with a background in portrait and landscape painting. I’ve exhibited at several galleries in London, and my work is held in private collections from the USA to Cyprus. I also have experience teaching art to both adults and children.
Katharine Stinson
PERSONAL GROWTH COORDINATOR
Q: What are your hobbies?
Walking my dog Peanut, taking photos, exploring the island, and spending time with family and friends.
Irene Sabbagha
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
I have enjoyed serving CIOT for many years as Vice President and Parliamentarian. My experience of working as a journalist on the Limassol Municipal newspaper - and my previous experience working for the United Nations - has equipped me to help CIWOT with administrative processes and its interaction with the Municipality. I believe in CIWOT because of the Community Service that it offers and the charities that it supports. I am a counsellor for the Samaritans and I am passionate about the needs of the challenged or oppressed.
Q: Where are you from originally?
I come from the wonderful island of the Minoans: ANcient Crete; as well as the country of Holy Cedars, the Phoenicians and Khalil Gibran: Lebanon (I have been a refugee). And I am a Cypriot too.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
Ok, let's see.
I am a Special Educator and coach students with light difficulties and I translate medical books. One of my early jobs involved missions with UN in the Middle East. I have worked as a journalist for the local newspaper and was involved in the launch of political campaigns among other things.
I am a polyglot. I have six languages under my belt (English, Greek, French, Arabic, Italian and rusty SPanish). I am a second blue belt KARATE hlder. I can operate a sewing machine to do some basic stuff. I was taught to crochet and do basic embroidery. I am ambidextrous. I used to play voleyball with a 1st Grade team but I preferred the bench. I used to sing in a professional Choir for 8 years, I was a Boys' Scouts Leader for 12 years. I am double jointed but alas, I belong to the hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome community because of that.
Q: What are your hobbies?
Volunteering, driving, camping, Language and Linguistics, reading, writing, book collecting, listening to music and attending concerts, going to the theatre, movies, learning, calligraphy, seeing friends, humanities, meditating, tarot, researching, gardening, puzzles and lately Astronomy.
Carmi Sosnovitch
FRIENDSHIP COORDINATOR
Q: Why are you interested in this position, and what can you offer?
Meaningful connections are the foundation of any thriving community. I’ve seen the strength, creativity, and momentum that emerge when women come together with a shared purpose—and I truly believe in the power of that collective energy. CIWOT’s focus on friendship and community resonates deeply with me, and I’m excited to help foster that spirit through engaging and inclusive events.
I bring strong marketing and communication skills, a creative mindset, and a genuine commitment to making every woman feel welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
Q: Where are you from originally?
I’m originally from Israel and moved to Limassol, Cyprus, about a year ago with my partner. I grew up in Nigeria and attended an American Int. School, so cross-cultural experiences have been a part of my life from an early age. I currently work remotely in int. marketing and communications—a field that keeps me connected with people from diverse cultures and perspectives.
Q: What skills or talents do you have that most people don't know about?
I’m a storyteller at heart—whether through words, visuals, or shared experiences. Art, in all its forms, excites and inspires me. I love painting, restoring old furniture, working with clay, and finding beauty in color and design.
I’m also passionate about animals and their unwavering loyalty and love.
Q: What are your hobbies?
I enjoy anything that sparks creativity or connection.
I love exploring new countries and local villages, going to the beach, and hiking in nature.
I also enjoy baking, movies, and reading. Traveling, meeting new people, and cultivating meaningful friendships are especially important to me.
And I’m always up for a good conversation over coffee or wine.
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