A passionate connector, convener, and influencer, who leads international development initiatives by facilitating dialogues among stakeholders, building state capability, and advocating for inclusion and diversity. Ileana is a recognized expert in local economic development, local content policy, ESG, and sustainability in the supply chain for the energy sector.
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Elizabeth is the founder & Chief Executive Officer of TSAVO OILFIELD SERVICES - a leading passionate and technically strong team of Oil & Gas professionals.
Elizabeth has strong international experience in the Oil & Gas sector (engineering, operations, business development, and management). She is a strong advocate for women in leadership roles, and leads by example! Mentoring the younger generation is one of her passions.
Rebecca Ponton is an American journalist. Her work has appeared in numerous American and international publications, such as National Geographic Traveler, CNN Traveller, Texas Monthly, AAA Texas Journey, MORE, Ms. Magazine, Arabian Woman, Emirates Woman, Dubai Airport Magazine, Gulf Air, and others. She is also a petroleum landman and obtained her certification through the University of Texas Petroleum Extension (PETEX). As an expatriate from 1992 – 2006, she lived in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Baku, Azerbaijan, and Almaty, Kazakhstan. During her time in Azerbaijan, she wrote two booklets for the United Nations. This is her first book and the first in the Breaking the GAS Ceiling™ series. She received her Bachelor of Arts English from the University of Texas – San Antonio (UTSA). A native Texan, originally from Corpus Christi, she currently lives in San Antonio.