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Nazlee Fredericks-Maharaj is an award-winning marketing and partnerships executive, gender advocate, and the Founder of WomenIN, with more than two decades of experience driving business growth, developing strategic partnerships, and creating transformational platforms that empower people and organisations. Currently serving as Global Field Marketing Director at edX, Nazlee leads strategic field marketing initiatives across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia-Pacific. Working at the intersection of marketing, partnerships, and workforce transformation, she develops integrated go-to-market strategies that accelerate commercial growth, elevate brand presence, and strengthen relationships with enterprise customers, industry leaders, universities, and strategic partners. As the Founder of WomenIN, Nazlee established one of Africa’s most recognised platforms dedicated to advancing women in leadership and business, growing it into an award-winning movement through leadership conferences, mentorship initiatives, awards programmes, executive networking, and impactful partnerships. A passionate champion of gender equality, inclusive leadership, and economic empowerment, Nazlee has earned multiple industry accolades recognising excellence in marketing, event innovation, community impact, and women’s empowerment.