The Women Behind the Committee

A global team of women who love poker, lead with purpose, and inspire change across the game and the industry.

Passion

A shared love for poker drives every action, inspiring change both at the tables and across the industry.

Global

Women from different countries and cultures, bringing a truly global perspective to poker and its future.

Purpose

Leaders united by a clear mission: to empower women and strengthen their role in the game and beyond.

Professionalism

Experienced professionals who set standards of excellence, integrity, and commitment in everything they do.

Board Members

Luana Borges, President of the WPF Women's Committee
Luana Borges President Meet Luana
Karina Bupp, Vice President of the WPF Women's Committee
Karina Bupp Vice President Meet Karina
Lupe Soto, Director of Development of the WPF Women's Committee
Lupe Soto Director of Development Meet Lupe
Maureen Bloechlinger, Head of Europe of the WPF Women's Committee
Maureen Bloechlinger Head of Europe Meet Maureen
Kathy Yeung, Head of Asia of the WPF Women's Committee
Kathy Yeung Head of Asia Meet Kathy
Lauriê Tournier, World Ambassador of the WPF Women's Committee
Lauriê Tournier World Ambassador Meet Lauriê
Carolina Bueno, Head of Community of the WPF Women's Committee
Carolina Bueno Head of Community Meet Carolina
Regina Cassab, Head of Latam of the WPF Women's Committee
Regina Cassab Head of Latam Meet Regina
Meet the Board

Country Representatives

Tosin Malik, Nigeria's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Tosin Malik Nigeria Meet Tosin
Beth Silva, Brasil's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Beth Silva Brasil Meet Beth
Serina Liu, Taiwan's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Serina Liu Taiwan Meet Serina
Gelca Gutiérrez, Colombia's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Gelca Gutiérrez Colombia Meet Gelca
Mariya Arabadzhieva-Todorova, Bulgaria's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Mariya Arabadzhieva-Todorova Bulgaria Meet Mariya
Tariro Vanderlinden, South Africa's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Tariro Vanderlinden South Africa Meet Tariro
Isabelle Verjans, Belgium's Representative on the WPF Women's Committee
Isabelle Verjans Belgium Meet Isabelle
Meet the Representatives

About the Committee

The WPF Women’s Committee is dedicated to advancing the role of women in poker, both at the tables and across the industry. Through initiatives, events, and educational programs, the committee empowers female players and professionals, fosters inclusivity, and creates opportunities for women to thrive in competitive, professional, and social aspects of poker.

Get to know the Committee