Alejandra Orozco Loza is a double Olympic medallist in Diving. In 2012 at the age of 15, Alejandra represented Mexico in London, where she became the youngest medallist in national history and took home a silver medal, followed by a bronze medal in Tokyo. Since then, Alejandra’s sporting career has continued to reach new heights, and this summer she will represent Mexico as the flag bearer in Paris for her fourth Olympic games. Her success has not come without hurdles to overcome – Alejandra nearly missed the 2023 World Championships due to government funding cuts – but the challenge only served to motivate her further. To fundraise for the games and continue to inspire future generations of female athletes, Loza and her diving partner offered motivational talks to children to encourage them to fulfil their sporting potential and not be discouraged by the challenges which come along the way.

Katie Piper OBE is a best-selling author, philanthropist and one of Britain’s most inspirational broadcasters who returns for her second year as one of The Rose Project judges. She has received countless awards, accolades and doctorates for her work at the Katie Piper Foundation, supporting those living with burns and scars and promoting inclusion in society by removing the traditional stigma of beauty across the media through her role as a presenter and host.

Sania Mirza is a former professional tennis player who has won several Grand Slam Mixed Doubles, and was ranked by the Women’s Tennis Association as the No.1 Indian in singles. Sania was appointed as the UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November 2014, and was also named in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2016. Sania currently dedicates her time to the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy, which aims to provide world class training and mentoring to aspiring and professional tennis players, and she acts as a role model for young women, encouraging them to break barriers and achieve their goals.

Aurélie Lory is the Häagen-Dazs Global Shops Managing Director at General Mills and since 2019, has led a network of over 400 franchised shops across 40 global markets. Passionate about supporting and empowering women to achieve their potential within her role, Aurélie is part of the Women Leadership Network at General Mills and is thrilled to be returning to The Rose Project for another year as a member of the judging panel to represent the brand.

Aurélie Lory is the Häagen-Dazs Global Shops Managing Director at General Mills and since 2019, has led a network of over 400 franchised shops across 40 global markets. With over two decades of business leadership and a background in marketing, Aurélie has worked across France and Japan with her current team spread across 10 locations. Both her passion for multicultural backgrounds and heritage brands have been fostered in this role with Häagen-Dazs being the second female-founded business she has worked for. As a member of the Women Leadership Network at General Mills, Aurélie believes in the importance of female role models to empower women to achieve their potential.

Inés Arroyo is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the international clothing brand Laagam based out of Spain. While studying Business, Inés saw potential in the power of Instagram while it was a nascent platform for showcasing her passion for fashion and pioneering the industry. At just 23, she founded Laagam which has taken the world by storm. A concept which offers affordable and sustainable luxury fashion with a focus beyond the product with its strong communication and branding, Laagam is currently one of the most studied e-commerce success stories in business schools across Europe. Inés has earned an important place in the world of fashion and Spanish entrepreneurship.

Katie Piper OBE is a best-selling author, philanthropist and one of Britain’s most inspirational broadcasters. Described as an ‘icon of her generation’, Katie secured her place in the nation’s hearts when she appeared on Channel 4’s BAFTA nominated documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face. For over a decade, Katie has devoted her life to the Katie Piper Foundation to support those living with burns and scars. Katie has now helped over 4,000 burns survivors and has received numerous awards, accolades and doctorates for her work – she received her OBE for services to charity in 2022. Katie is a much-loved presenter of both day-time television and hard-hitting formats as well as a podcast host, has published ten-books, and is the face of iconic global brands. Katie is dedicated to removing the traditional stigma of beauty across the media and will continue to lead conversation promoting diversity, inclusion and acceptance across society.

Mercedes Palomar is a Mexican author, professional speaker and founder of Lady Multitask. Mercedes co-created Lady Multitask with her sister, a women's support community with the purpose of promoting personal and professional development through meaningful connections. Lady Multitask is the largest of its kind for women in Latin America and has grown to include 1.2 million women from over 80 communities across 12 countries. Her book, “Ponte las Pilas”, focuses on female entrepreneurship and guiding women to fulfil their business dreams. Dedicated to inspiring and uplifting all women, Mercedes has also been a TEDx Speaker and actively supports women's nonprofit foundations.

Velda Tan, a Singaporean entrepreneur, dedicated advocate for women's fertility issues, and stands as a symbol of resilience in the fashion industry. As a trailblazing Creative Director with 18 years of experience in her field, Velda has established several brands including her latest lifestyle label, Our Second Nature, with a mission to elevate and enrich every day lives. Velda is also a mother to two daughters. Having overcome the challenges of infertility, she now uses her platform to champion the cause, actively supporting and empowering women through her advocacy and leadership with support groups and meet-ups.