Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
After several years leading strategic marketing and sales departments at Meta, I made a bold decision to leave corporate life and dedicate myself fully to building communities, amplifying women’s voices and driving inclusion through entrepreneurship and leadership education. As Founder of Women Leaders Circle, I’m building a global ecosystem that elevates women into leadership and entrepreneurship with transformative programs. In 2025, our work was recognized with the Inclusion & Diversity Prize Segie by NOVA SBE’s Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, celebrating our mission to close the gender gap through mentorship, leadership development and community. Today, I channel my experience in marketing, events and operations, into empowering entrepreneurs and professionals to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity and unlock their full potential. Under my leadership, Women Leaders Circle has become a recognized platform for leadership and change — recently nominated as TOP 3 Best Community Leader by Portuguese Women in Tech, featured in The Portugal News and supported by an international board of 40+ mentors across Europe, Africa and the US. As a TEDx Brand Awareness Director & Host, I’m committed to amplifying voices and ideas that challenge norms and inspire innovation. A visionary by nature and a strategist by practice, I thrive at the intersection of purpose and performance transforming ideas into practical solutions and stories into movements. 🏆 NOVA SBE Inclusion & Diversity Award (2025) 🏅 Nominated as TOP 3 “Best Community Leader” by PWIT (2025) 🗞 Featured in The Portugal News for International Leading Project 👩🏽💻 Official Community Partner at Web Summit 🎤 TEDx Host & ambassador 🇺🇸 Prize Young Talents ITA Foundation USA (2019) Speaker | Mentor | Coach When I’m not leading events, programs or mentoring leaders, you’ll find me connecting with nature, swimming, climbing, crafting new experiences, or chasing horizons between Lisbon and my Sicilian mountains. 🧗♀️ Let’s connect — or book a time to talk here: 👉 https://calendly.com/jessie-fontanas/talk-with-jessica
Managing Academy and Training for most know Restaurant in Portugal with +100 of story. Ensuring high quality of event planning, team management and communicate efficacy.
“We elevate LeadHERs” Women Leaders Circle (WLC) is a global ecosystem empowering women to rise, lead and thrive through mentorship, education and community. Our mission is to close the gender gap in leadership and entrepreneurship by providing access to knowledge, mentorship and visibility opportunities for women across continents. 🏆 Highlights & Achievements - Winner of the Inclusion & Diversity Prize at NOVA SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute (2025). - Nominated as TOP5 “Best Community Leader” by Portuguese Women in Tech (2025). - Selected as Official Community Partner of Web Summit 2025, Lisbon. - Built an international board of 40+ mentors — women CEOs, executives, and changemakers from Europe, Africa, and the U.S. - Launched The Circle Academy, a 10-week transformational program uniting women from 15+ nationalities, combining leadership training, confidence-building, and mentorship. Impact extended to Portugal, Mozambique, and South Africa, supporting underrepresented women with full scholarships and access to global networks. Featured in The Portugal News, Margem Sul and other national outlets for advancing women’s leadership and inclusion.
As Account Manager, Business Growth Partner, Mentor, and Business Consultant, I specialize in propelling businesses to new heights through targeted strategies in e-commerce, digital marketing, and personal branding. What I Offer: Account Management: E-commerce & Digital Marketing: I develop comprehensive full-funnel strategies designed to boost your business and achieve your objectives. Personal Branding: craft and implement customized branding strategies to enhance your market presence and build a powerful personal brand. Marketing Strategy: - Design & Branded Content: I create compelling branded content to increase traffic on your website or local store, drive purchases, and generate leads. - Media Ad Campaigns: Leveraging platforms such as Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, YouTube Ads, and LinkedIn to maximize your reach and engagement. Additional Services: - Instagram Strategy: I develop and optimize your online presence to ensure consistent and impactful branding. - Masterclasses & Event Management: Hosting and managing masterclasses and events to educate, engage, and expand your audience. Platforms: - Advertising Expertise: Proficient in managing campaigns on Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, YouTube Ads, and LinkedIn. My clients consistently report high levels of satisfaction, citing significant improvements in their online presence, brand recognition and sales growth.