Mentors
I’m Lilianne Castillo, and it’s an honor to be part of the ambassador network of Wconnect Consulting. My passion for the English language led me to perfect it during a year-long stay in the United States and later to study English Pedagogy at the University of Chile. With over 40 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working in various roles such as bilingual secretary at the University of Chile, translator at Teletón, bilingual assistant to the Rector at the University of La Frontera, and customer service engineer at Oracle.
Today, I dedicate myself to mentoring, training, and coaching in fields like IT English, scientific English, medical English, and more. My career has been a journey of constant learning and growth, and I want to share with you not only my knowledge but also the energy and motivation that have driven me to continue working even after my retirement, a period during which I joined Oracle.
I understand how challenging the transition to retirement can be and how crucial it is to feel useful and active after years of hard work. I am here to support you in this journey, helping you find balance and continue developing both personally and professionally.
Contact me! I can support you with both my professional experience and my retirement experience. Together, we can reach new goals and keep that spark of enthusiasm for what we do!
Lilianne Castillo
Carolina Thedy
Hello! My name is Carolina Thedy, and I am a founding partner of Wconnect Consulting. As a psychologist with a master’s in human resources and an international SHRM – SCP Certification, I have dedicated 22 years to transforming HR in multinational IT and energy companies. My expertise spans from organizational development, performance, training, and recruitment to payroll and compensation.
Currently, I serve as the Senior Manager of Human Resources and Administration for Latin America and Italy at an energy company, and I am also a leadership coach. I am here to share my experience and help you achieve your professional goals. I can provide leadership coaching and practical advice for your job search through personalized mentoring
As a mother of three, I have learned to balance work and personal life, and I am ready to share with you the challenges, failures and successes I have encountered in the HR field within major tech companies. Together, we can work on your professional growth and pave the way for your success. Let’s go for it!
Leadership, Recruitment and Selection
English / Transition to Retirement
Claire Kamerling
English / Emotional Education
Hello! I’m Claire Kamerling and I am part of the network of Ambassadors at Wconnect Consulting. I specialize as an English teacher with over 10 years of experience. Initially, I studied hotel management, which allowed me to work as an Ambassador at Walt Disney World Orlando and in London, in 5-star hotels. In Chile, I worked at Latam and Pacific Basin, and during this time I specialized in what I love most: teaching English, which enabled me to train managers of large companies such as Falabella, Celulosa Arauco, and Copec.
After having my two children, I decided to work at a school to have more time with them, which allowed me to complete a diploma in Emotional Education and Coaching for integral development, as well as an International Master’s in Emotional Education and Applied Neurosciences. This helped me understand the importance of applying these principles in our daily lives, both personally and professionally.
Here I am, ready to support and assist you with emotional education consulting, coaching for English interviews, or the use of English in business. Count on me and Wconnect for whatever you need!
Monica Swidler
Hello! I am Mónica Swidler, and I am pleased to introduce myself as a proud entrepreneur, owner of the prestigious Magnolia's Jewelers. Additionally, I have the honor of being a mentor and educator, dedicating my life to helping and empowering our vibrant Latino Community, and I am now part of the Ambassador team for Wconnect Consulting.
Many years ago, as a young woman, I made the brave decision to come to the United States. Today, after 30 years, I reside in the charming city of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with my wonderful husband and our 21-year-old son. With great pride, I can say that I am the first Latina female jeweler in my city, making history and breaking barriers!
My academic journey includes a distinguished education in Marketing and Business from York College in York, Pennsylvania. My passion for connecting and supporting others led me to found two important networking groups: Masterminders of Central PA, aimed at businessmen and women, and the Central PA Business Women's Networking Group, specifically for female entrepreneurs.
I am here to offer you my support and experience in creating and developing your own business. I can also assist you in your adaptation process to American culture and provide help with English. Contact me! Together, we can achieve great things and make a significant difference in our community.
Entrepreneurship
Associate Mentors
Hello, I'm Guido Andrade, proud to serve as an ambassador for Weconnect Consulting. My journey began in Chile, where I initially worked as a Mechanical Designer. However, my passion for business and computers led me to Silicon Valley in the United States, where I lived, worked, and studied.
During my career, I've ventured into diverse fields such as Nuclear Power and Medical Devices. A pivotal moment was joining the innovative startup, 3Com, where I flourished in IT as a Technical Support Engineer. This role became my expertise for many years.
Afterwards, I returned to Chile, where I continued contributing to Oracle Corporation, supporting their Sun line of computers.
Today, I devote my time to consulting in Business IT and enjoy the rewards of retirement. I firmly believe in the possibility of overcoming challenges, as demonstrated by my career shift in my forties to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business / Information Systems.
I find joy in guiding others on their journeys to excellence.