The People

  • Majken Gilmartin

    Founder, Managing Director

    Film producer, event maker, soccer player, and a certified soccer coach. Organizer of 100+ various sports events, founder of EIR, co-founder of long-running Global Goals World Cup, and developer of the first football designed to fit the physicality of female players. Winner of the Olympic IOC Trophy for Women & Sport Europe. Based in the U.S. and Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • Marie Hansen

    Founder, Marketing, Project Manager

    Senior copywriter in advertising, 14+ years experience in branding, storytelling, concept development for top global brands. Since 2017 helped grow the tournament concept Global Goals World Cup by Eir Soccer from 3 to 20+ tournaments. Holds a Masters in Political Science & Communication from Roskilde University. Co-people-owner of Detroit City FC. Based in Detroit, USA.

  • Mette Bom

    Communications

    Communications Advisor and Campaigner. +20 years of advisory experience for the Danish Government. Trade Advisor for the Royal Danish Consulate General in NYC. Creative eventmaker, happy instagrammer and passionate storyteller. Author of several books on feminism. Hosted the first feminist radio talk show in Denmark. Active Sensational player since the very beginning. MA in English Literature and Journalism from University of Copenhagen and Columbia University, New York.

  • Mollie Gilmartin

    Fundraising Coordinator

    Mollie is streamlining processes and flows for GGWCUP host partners, and creating workflows and playbooks for League Managers. She has a Master's degree in International Business Communication/Intercultural Marketing from Copenhagen Business School.

  • Marisa Schlenker

    Consultant

  • Emil Lyders

    Photographer

  • Kristian Foldager

    Video & cinematography

  • Jackie Bachteler

    Consultant + Pro Football Coach US Soccer

    ”Running the Eir Coach program with a team dedicated to empowering women has been a privilege. The players’ growth has been remarkable, and their impact on their communities and beyond has been profound.”

  • Keila Quinones

    Consultant + Industrial designer

    From the island of Puerto Rico and currently based in Denmark. An industrial designer working with play and playfulness in social–politics through design. Living in Austin, TX.

  • Madison Altmann

    Detroit, League Manager

    “Hi my name is Madison. I am honored to be the first League Manager in the US for The Impact League! I have played soccer for 20 years and counting! Come play, make friends, and build the Detroit community! DETROIT VS EVERYBODY!”

  • Monica DeGarmo

    Detroit, League Manager

    “I grew up playing soccer in Portland, OR, and made my way to Michigan to play at Aquinas College. Now share my passion and knowledge by coaching DCFC's youth program. I'm thrilled to be part of League to help strengthen the Detroit women’s soccer community.”

  • Detroit City FC