Catherine Castillo Bio
Catherine is a dynamic leader and advocate for gender diversity, with a career spanning mentorship, innovation, and global impact across multiple industries.
As a mentor with IT for Youth Ghana, she has been instrumental in guiding young women into successful careers in tech, nurturing the next generation of female leaders in the industry.
Beyond technology, Catherine has fostered community cohesion through her involvement with Cooking for Integration, Ängelholm, where she uses culinary initiatives to promote diversity and cultural understanding, creating meaningful connections between people from various backgrounds.
Recognized for her leadership in digital innovation, Catherine was named one of the 60 Digital Women to Watch and a finalist in the Digital Women Awards - Digital Women for Good 2024, honoring her efforts to leverage technology for societal good. Her leadership has driven multiple startups to success across Asia and Europe, blending strategic vision with cutting-edge digital solutions to fuel growth.
In parallel to her tech and entrepreneurial ventures, Catherine is a licensed healthcare professional, currently providing care for dementia patients. She actively pursues further education through remote medical courses in the US, exemplifying her commitment to lifelong learning and interdisciplinary excellence.
As our Global Ambassador for WomenTech Network - Sweden, she leads global initiatives to support women in tech.