mischa martineau Founder, ceo
Mischa Martineau is a visionary founder and transformational leader who has spent more than four decades reshaping businesses—from small enterprises to global contractors—by engineering innovative models that redefine industry standards. Known for her ability to see what’s possible before others do, she has consistently driven growth, built new markets, and elevated performance at scale.
Today, as Founder and CEO of I AM WHO I SAY I AM.Global, Inc., Mischa is on a mission to empower high-performing women in technology to step fully into their authority, visibility, and next-level impact. Her work bridges technology, business communications, and mental health-informed professional development to unlock identity-driven leadership inside companies.
Her journey is as powerful as her work. In just two and a half years, Mischa rose from homelessness to building a global platform and movement. Drawing on her lived experience—including long-term recovery from alcoholism and managing bipolar disorder—she embodies the transformation she teaches.
Mischa’s work is rooted in one belief: when women own who they are, they change everything—within their careers, their companies, and the world.
brands developed
days in recovery
years of experience
trainees & mentees
Ifeoluwa Johnson
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICERÂ
A visionary strategist at the intersection of law, technology, organizational development, and women’s leadership, Ifeoluwa Johnson brings over a decade of experience spanning legal advisory, customer success, product and project management, and community development. She transforms complex challenges into clear strategic pathways, builds resilient partnerships, and creates initiatives that empower women and youth across diverse sectors.
As principal strategic advisor to Founder and CEO Mischa Martineau, she shapes organizational priorities, long-term planning, and global expansion, leading initiatives like the Dream Team Early Access Program, emerging partnerships in Nigeria and internationally, and the organization’s digital learning, technology, and women’s empowerment programs. Her guidance strengthens the product roadmap, delivery architecture, and operational systems for sustainable global impact.
Ifeoluwa also serves as Assistant Secretary of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja branch, developing student leadership pipelines, institutional partnerships, and capacity-building programs for young women in law and leadership. She is Founder of IJ Luminary Law Firm, providing corporate and commercial advisory. Her passion for cross-sector collaboration, digital inclusion, and gender-responsive development aligns with advancing women in technology and building stronger communities.
Haeri Roh-Schmidt, PhD
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER
Haeri is a seasoned global business executive with over two decades of experience in the nutrition industry. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and began her career researching antisense-RNA-driven cancer therapies as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Transitioning into the nutrition sector, she applied her deep understanding of cellular responses to chemical compounds to the development of health-enhancing nutritional products.
Throughout her career, Haeri has led key functions including Product Research and Development, Technology Innovation, Regulatory Policy, Sales and Marketing, and Procurement across both B2B and B2C environments. Her leadership has driven organizational transformation in international markets, supported by her extensive experience navigating diverse business cultures worldwide.
Currently, Haeri heads the Product Innovations team at Herbalife, a global leader in health and nutrition. Her focus includes platform development, rapid product iteration, and commercialization of innovative solutions. Prior to joining Herbalife, she spent seven years at DSM, where she held roles such as Global Strategic Key Account Director, ASEAN Sales Director, and Head of APAC Food and Beverage Marketing and Innovation. Her contributions at DSM led to enhanced customer engagement, significant market share growth, and improved supply chain efficiency.
Susan Cashion
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
President, Growth Wise Consulting | Fractional VP of Sales & Chief Revenue Officer
Susan Cashion is a certified Fractional Vice President of Sales and Chief Revenue Officer who helps companies maximize enterprise value by building the sales infrastructure required for scalable, profitable growth. Through her firm, Growth Wise Consulting, she partners with founders and CEOs—from early-stage startups to established organizations preparing for exit—to design and implement a proven Sales Operating System that aligns people, process, and performance.
With over 30 years of sales leadership experience, Susan focuses on transforming sales organizations into predictable, high-performing growth engines. Her work centers on developing duplicatable sales processes, strengthening leadership accountability, and optimizing compensation and performance metrics that drive profitable revenue. By instilling sales discipline and a culture of continuous improvement, she helps business owners create sustainable enterprise value and freedom of choice—whether their next step is scaling, succession, or sale.
Elizabeth Ohiokhie
CHIEF PRODUCT INNOVATION ADVISORY
Elizabeth Ohiokhie is a dynamic Data Evangelist and innovation advocate passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive real-world impact. With a strong foundation in data strategy, analytics, and digital transformation, she works at the intersection of technology, innovation, and development to unlock value across sectors.
In her role as an IT Operations Assistant at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Elizabeth champions data-driven approaches that support agricultural innovation, sustainability, and food security. She is recognized for her ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences, helping organizations build a culture of data literacy and informed decision-making.
She also contributes globally as a member of the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Global Leaders Committee and serves as a designated IEP Peace Ambassador. Her work in advancing education spans secondary schools and higher institutions, where she mentors young girls and women and leads initiatives focused on women’s empowerment, education, and inclusivity.
As Chief Product Innovation Advisory for I AM WHO I SAY I AM.Global, Inc., Elizabeth provides strategic insight that strengthens product development and scalable innovation, while advocating for data-driven solutions that create lasting social and economic value.
Bhawna Manchanda
CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
Bhawna Manchanda is a seasoned growth strategist and ecosystem builder, Bhawna brings over 22 years of experience bridging enterprise scale with startup agility.
Drawing on her rich background fostering Microsoft’s Data and AI communities and mentoring high-growth tech startups, she deeply understands the human dynamics required to scale innovation. Bhawna recognizes that as technology accelerates and AI adoption creates new realities, human identity and leadership are the true differentiators for enterprise success.
In her role as Chief Growth Officer, she architects our global expansion by leading our Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy and forging strategic partnerships. By expanding our global network, she scales the reach of our identity-driven frameworks—amplifying our impact and ensuring more organizations achieve long-term retention and measurable success in an AI-empowered workforce.