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What We Do: Empowering Women to Lead & Influence Global Policy

Aerendil addresses the critical underrepresentation of women in global security, empowering them to amplify their voices and influence through a comprehensive platform of community, content, and collaboration.

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If you’re looking to step up and level up, welcome to Aerendil. Sharpen your skills, build community, and lead with clear eyes and a full heart. We’re a come-as-you are, get ready to laugh and get ready to change the world kind of place. Let’s get to work - together. You in?

Meet the Team

  • Lyla Kohistany

    CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO

    Lyla is an Afghan refugee, Navy veteran, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, and habitual line stepper. She's always pushing boundaries and her happy place is being surrounded by women living their best lives. Her love language is gelato.

  • Camille J. Mackler

    CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO

    Camille has spent 20 years working in the migration, national security, and human rights sectors. As the founder of Aerendil, she is committed to amplifying women’s voices in global security and foreign policy. Her love language is rosé.

Why Aerendil?

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