The women behind Female Academy

Your personal cheerleader

I personally believe that Deloitte's Female Academy is able to provide a unique platform for women at the beginning of their careers to share and learn from one another and support each other's personal and professional journeys.

The possibility of having an environment where you can be surrounded by strong, ambitious and like-minded people that help create this drive and push you to be a better version of yourself - these are some of the key things I value the most in my job. 

That being said, my goal for this year's Female Academy is to help young professionals come together and offer them these unparalleled networking opportunities and build lasting connections - a tool that these women would need to succeed both in their private and professional lives.

Anastasia Sheriff, Senior Consultant, Assurance Offerings
M.Sc. in Applied Economics and Finance

An advocate for passion and authenticity

What makes a good consultant? Some might say it's about having a sharp mind and a keen eye for detail. Others might argue that it's all about having excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients. 

As a consultant myself, I believe that in order to develop new skills, improve our capabilities and continue to grow, we need a diverse workforce with different backgrounds and personalities. By embracing our differences, we can gain new perspectives, stay innovative, and challenge ourselves to the best that we can be. 

As young women, we face unique challenges and obstacles, but I believe that by coming together and taking an active role in shaping our future, we can create better opportunities for ourselves and others. 

I believe that Female Academy is a fantastic opportunity for women to learn from each other, gain new skills, and to build a community of support and encouragement. With Female Academy I hope for us to work together to empower you to achieve your goals, develop and make a positive impact. 

Cecilie Jaque Hammer, Senior Consultant in Transfer Pricing, Tax & Legal
M.Sc. in Business Administration and Commercial Law

Change enthusiast and innovative thinker

I am constantly inspired by the bright minds I encounter daily. What makes Deloitte special is that it brings together people with diverse competencies, experiences, professional backgrounds, and cultures.

My ambition for Deloitte Female Academy is for it to reflect the same level of diversity and to create a space for networking and mentorship, where we can all receive guidance on how to best utilize our unique skill sets. I see Deloitte Female Academy as an amazing opportunity to learn about the tools we can tap into to unleash our potential and shape our careers.

Federica Auletta, Senior Consultant in Customer & Marketing, Consulting
M.Sc. in Business Administration and Strategic Leadership

Engaging learner and supportive team player

I strongly believe that connecting with other exceptionally talented women colleagues is the most powerful tool we have to kick start our careers and broaden our professional network. Together, we can break down barriers and biases in creating a more inclusive and equal workplace, support each other’s and share our experiences, challenges and successes. 

The Deloitte Female Academy embodies all these principles and is the perfect starting point for your professional journey providing you the support, opportunities and guidance necessary succeed in the consulting world. 

I cannot wait to meet all the participants of this year, hear more about their backgrounds and experiences and help them shaping their future career.

Giulia Grendene, Senior Consultant in Cyber Resilience, Risk Advisory
M.Sc. in Security and Risk Management from Copenhagen University

An optimistic go-getter 

To me, embracing diversity and equality means bringing together people with different perspectives, experiences, and ideas, which makes for a more innovative and inclusive environment.

The Female Academy is all about connecting like-minded women, fostering mutual learning, and empowering each other. The program will help you understand yourself and others and give you a sneak peek into life at Deloitte. You will develop skills that are valuable for your future career, plus, you’ll get to meet and learn from various role models.

By joining the Female Academy, you’ll not only boost your professional skills but also contribute to a bigger movement towards a more balanced representation of genders in various industries. This well-rounded approach ensures you're ready to excel in your future career while championing diversity and inclusion.

Kristin Agustsdottir, Consultant in Finance and Performance
M.Sc. in Finance and Strategic Management from Copenhagen Business School

Positive team player and committed problem-solver

As a member of the Deloitte Female Academy planning team, I am dedicated to building a supportive network where women can learn from each other and from our expert-led sessions covering a wide range of relevant topics.

In my view, the Female Academy provides a fantastic opportunity for female students to gain inspiration from other women across diverse professional backgrounds. Our sessions offer valuable resources and insights to help develop your career and navigate your personal journey.

Simone Runge Mikkelsen, Associate in M&A Transaction Services, Financial Advisory
M.Sc. in Finance and International Business (cand.merc.fib) from Aarhus University

Creative critic and disciplined dreamer 

I am an advocate when it comes to diversity of thought, and therefore I strongly believe that we need more female leaders in the corporate world. Moving forward with this agenda, I believe that we as women must ally ourselves with female peers who we can spar with, be inspired by, seek support and guidance with, and learn. For me, this is what Female Academy is all about. 

Together with my cool colleagues behind Female Academy, I hope we manage to create a safe space where female peers dare ask all their questions and speak up about dilemmas they experience as young women early in their careers. I hope we can inspire and challenge each other’s points of view so we can develop, learn, and grow both personally and professionally, together and individually as women. 

On that note, I also highly believe that it is always a good idea to surround oneself with cool and inspiring female peers, and I feel like this is reason enough to join our Female Academy Programme 2023. 

Stine Rytter, Senior Consultant in People & Purpose Strategy
MA in Corporate Communication from Aarhus University