Mayra has been part of numerous gender diversity initiatives at Solvay SA. These include Solvay-X, an Employee Resource Group aimed at improving the culture of DEI, by ensuring the company attracts, retains, and enables women; Solvay One Dignity, a program that sets ambitious DEI targets; and the former Women Leaders@Solvay, a group responsible for developing proposals aimed at strengthening the visibility of female talent. Externally, Mayra is the Belgium Leader for the Harvard Kennedy School Women’s Network, which aims to enable community building, to advance the understanding of local issues, and support the work of women and gender nonconforming individuals. In February 2021, Mayra hosted a conference on leadership with Solvay’s CEO, in which they discussed the role of women at Solvay and beyond. In addition, Mayra is an instigator at Trade Experettes, a global network with over 200 individuals committed to shining a light on women working in trade, whilst also aiming to empower them to achieve their goals.
