Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business
Our eight committees help shape the organization by devising and planning HUWIB's events and programs.
The Alumni and Advisory Board is an integral part of the HUWIB Executive Board, responsible for maintaining contact with HUWIB's alumni, as well as planning events to incorporate seniors and ensure their successful transition into alumni status. As the alumni liaison, this board is the point for any alumni communication on behalf of the HUWIB undergraduates and is in close contact with the HUWIB Alumni Board Communications Chair to streamline communication and cooperation between the two boards. Partnerships between the two boards will be most centered on the Advisory Board, alumni attendance and volunteering at IBC, corporate mentorship involvement, externship program coordination, exploratory trips opportunities, and shared networking events.
This board works closely with the Undergraduate Relations Chair of the HUWIB Alumni Board to facilitate monthly calls between relevant members of both boards and drive shared programming and initiatives. These include the undergraduate senior class representative selection process (post-IBC each year), IBC alumni involvement and programming, Advisory Board relations (board selection process, quarterly updates, biannual calls), and the HUWIB senior-to-alumna transition process, which will include a spring senior farewell brunch). In addition, the Alumni and Advisory Board focuses on the relationships with current seniors, and aids in the execution of senior-focused programming by the Associate Relations directors on the Membership Development Committee.
This chair plans events such as Senior Spotlight dinners, the Senior and Alumni Brunch in the spring, and other career-related and social events specifically for seniors. This Chair also oversees the Advisory Board, which consists of 5-8 women business professionals spanning multiple industries who serve as key resources for both the Undergraduate and Alumni Boards of HUWIB. The Alumni and Advisory Board Chair works with the Advisory Board Chair from the Alumni Board to maintain communication with Advisory Board members, organizes Advisory Board meetings (which take place biannually, once in person and once via a conference call) and recruits 2-4 new members of the Advisory Board each year. As the HUWIB alumni organization is in the process of growth and development, this position is pivotal in helping to shape the resources and structure of alumni involvement, and in ensuring the sustainability of the interest of seniors in the undergraduate organization. Learn more about the Alumni & Advisory Board »
Lauren is currently a junior in Cabot House concentrating in economics. As the Alumni & Advisory Board Chair, Lauren partners with HUWIB’s Advisory Board, including Ellen Alemany, Gina Helfrich, Jenn Hyman, Jennifer Kushel, Donella Rapier, and Elizabeth Vale, along with the HUWIB Alumni Board, in order to further our mission of empowering women in the field of business. On campus, Lauren also leads the Cabot Entrepreneurship Series and is involved in Smart Woman Securities and Harvard China Care. In addition to interning at China Central Television in Beijing her freshman summer, Lauren explored M&A and Sales & Trading at Bank of America Merrill Lynch last summer. This summer she will be interning in research at Goldman Sachs. Originally from South Brunswick, New Jersey, Lauren was a varsity swimmer in high school and loves swimming, yoga, and any kind of dancing.
The Career Development Committee coordinates the educational and professional development of HUWIB's members through workshops, panels, mentorship, spotlight dinners and other programs,. These events are targeted at further developing HUWIB Associates by providing them with the skills necessary to be successful in the business world, whether they are pursuing opportunities in Finance and Consulting or elsewhere. The Career Development Committee also facilitates business school events, which provide HUWIB Associates with information and contacts to apply to business school, and runs the Corporate Mentorship Program, which pairs HUWIB Associates with professional women in the field that most interests them. Overall, the Career Development Committee focuses on providing thorough education to HUWIB Associates after they complete the WIBternship, and as such is an integral component to the further development of members.
Nicole is currently a sophomore in Currier House concentrating in Social Studies. As the Career Development Chair, she manages events related to On-Campus Recruiting, Alternative Careers, and the Corporate Mentorship Program. Besides HUWIB, she is also involved with The Harvard Crimson, The Harvard College in Asia Program, and Harvard Identities.
Alexa is from Westchester, New York and is currently a Junior in Leverett House concentrating in Psychology. This is her second year serving as HUWIB's Corporate Mentorship Co-Director. She is also on the Varsity Fencing Team and sings in both the Radcliffe Choral Society and the Harvard Fallen Angels.
Celena is originally from San Francisco, California. In addition to Women in Business, Celena is a member of Veritas Financial, a photographer for the Harvard Crimson, and a mentor for the Leaders! program at the Phillips Brooks House Association.
I'm from Eastern Oregon so I love fresh air and have a variety of colloquialisms I can use at the drop of a hat. I enjoy watching old movies, especially those with Jimmy Stewart. I love to travel and learn about new cultures, especially food. I am also a part of Harvard Taekwondo and I volunteer at Escuela Amigos.
Environmental Engineering, 2014
Interests: entrepreneurship, energy, tech, education
Heidi is a true west coast girl from Las Vegas. She is an engineer, tech geek, entrepreneur, environmentalist, graphic designer, knowledge junkie, and DJ. At Harvard, she is also involved with the Chinese Students Association, Harvard College in Asia Program, and The Harvard Voice.
Nicola is from Harare, Zimbabwe. On campus she is involved in peer counseling, Pfoho HoCo, and works at the Admissions Office. She loves travelling, dancing and eating new foods.
The Communications Committee functions as the strategic leader in HUWIB's marketing and publicity efforts, spreading the ideals of the organization by managing all of its online and printed publications. The Committee's responsibilities include designing and producing newsletters and the WIBulletin, managing the website, producing the magazine, and creating informational brochures, event programs, and HUWIB paraphernalia. The Committee also manages communication within the organization, such as interactions between the Executive Board and Associates. The Committee works in close collaboration with other committees on specific projects and events to uphold and maintain the image of HUWIB.
Statistics, 2014
kerryhammond@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Entrepreneurship, technology, financial services
From Danville, California, Kerry is a sophomore in Dunster House and studying Statistics with an emphasis in Finance. She is an active participant in the Harvard and greater Boston entrepreneurship scene and also involved in the Harvard College Consulting Group, Harvard College Entrepreneurship Forum, and Expressions Dance Company. When not working on her latest venture on the side, she can be found figure skating at the rink or in the dance studio.
Claire McLaughlin loves the process of publishing and telling stories and is excited to be working for HUWIB’s Make It Happen Magazine this year. In addition to HUWIB, Claire writes for the Harvard Crimson and works for Dorm Crew. Originally from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, Claire loves reading biographies, going to the movies, and wasting too much time on imdb.com.
Emily Chen is currently a freshman living in Wigglesworth. She is from Omaha, Nebraska, where she grew up loving tennis, volleyball, piano, traveling, and eating steak. She is still undecided on a concentration but hopes in someway to pursue her passions in journalism and science.
Selena, originally from South Korea, is a freshman in Holworthy. She is currently the Design and Branding Director of WIB and also a member of Expressions Dance Company. Her interest spans widely from fine arts to math. Outside of school she spends her time drawing and painting, dancing, and running.
Economics, Stat, CS, or History, 2015
Interests: Entrepreneurship, VC, Development
Ara hails from sunny South Florida and is a freshman at the College. She avidly supports innovation and business solutions to further international development initiatives. Ara also enjoys dancing, acting, watching comedy, and bicycling.
Economics, 2015
Interests: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capitalism, Fashion
Kelly is a freshman from Plano, Texas. She divides her time among running, baking, reading, and avoiding the cold. Apart from Women in Business, she is also actively involved in the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations and Harvard-Radcliffe Asian American Association.
Undeclared (possibly economics), 2015
Interests: Financial services, careers in the developing world,
Hey! I am an international student from India and I am interested in Economics, Engineering, Math, History and a ton of other subjects (everything except LifeSciences, really)!
Elizabeth is from Los Angeles, California and loves to soak up the sunshine. At Harvard, she is also involved with Delta Gamma Women's Fraternity, Harvard Model Congress, and the Half Asian People's Association (HAPA) Club.
The External Initiatives Committee oversees HUWIB's strategic partnerships with outside organizations, both other undergraduate organizations on campus and organizations outside of the Harvard network. The committee's purpose is to broaden the reach of HUWIB programming and extend our network beyond HUWIB Associates. To this end, the Committee manages intercollegiate programming that is held in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Business Convention, including the National Women in Business Summit, an event that brings together female leaders of business organizations at top universities around the country, and the Business for Good competition, a social enterprise business plan competition that culminates at the Intercollegiate Business Convention.
Economics, Psychology, 2014
Interests: consulting, finance, entrepreneurship
Kavya Shankar is a sophomore in Adams House concentrating in Economics with a secondary in Psychology. As External Initiatives Chair, Kavya oversees the Business for Good social entrepreneurship business plan competition, National Women in Business network and summit, and co-sponsored events with organizations both on-campus and off-campus. In addition to serving on HUWIB board, Kavya is also involved with Harvard Smart Woman Securities and Harvard College Consulting Group on campus and runs a national mentorship program CompassPoint Mentorship. A native of California, Kavya enjoys exercising, coffee chats, and social media.
Dona is a junior concentrating in Economics and pursuing a secondary in Statistics. She is originally from New York City and currently lives in Eliot House. On her free time, she enjoys playing poker, watching Gossip Girl, and reading online blogs.
Audrey is originally from Toronto, Canada, and previously served as WIBternship Co-director for HUWIB. At Harvard, Audrey is currently a junior in Pforzheimer House, concentrating in Sociology with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. On campus she is also involved with The Harvard Crimson, the College Events Board, and Pfoho House Committee.
Juliet is from Woodbridge, Connecticut, where it is almost as cold as Boston during the winter. In addition to HUWIB, Juliet covers the Law School for The Harvard Crimson and serves as Outreach Coordinator for Harvard Health Advocacy Program. She also loves performing and cooking nutritious foods.
Economics or Government, 2015
sbochukova01@college.harvard.edu
Interests: microfinance, social entrepreneurship, consulting, non-profits, education
Svilena is originally from Bulgaria and lived there for 10 years before moving to Chicago. She is a freshman at the college and besides her commitment to Harvard University Women in Business, she is also a volunteer tutor for recent immigrants through RISE Tutoring, a student consultant for the Advising Programs Office, and a member of Harvard’s Bulgarian Club. In high school, Svilena was an active participant in DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) business competitions, where she discovered her interest in business and social entrepreneurship. She is hoping to study abroad in Spain this summer in order to improve her language skills and continue expanding her multicultural experiences. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and hopes to learn how to ride a horse one day.
Undecided, probably social sciences, 2015
Interests: Consulting, health policy, education policy, non-profits
Nikita is a freshman living in Canaday Hall. As philanthropy co-director for WIB, she will help plan the annual Business For Good competition, organize philanthropy study breaks, and expose WIB members to the vast opportunities in social enterprise and non-profit organizations. Outside of WIB, she writes for The Harvard Crimson and serves on the Forum committee at the Institute of Politics. In the future, she hopes to exercise her problem-solving skills and interest in business by working in the fields of education or healthcare. An avid fan of Mad Men, mystery novels, and colorful scarves, she spends her free time hanging out with her friends and playing in fierce family game nights. She is excited about the upcoming year and would love to hear ideas and advice from WIB members!
The Fundraising Committee aims to secure the necessary sponsorships and grants so that HUWIB members have the resources to explore a variety of business opportunities in educational settings. Members of the Fundraising Committee collaborate and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, start-up companies, grant foundations, potential advertisers, and local businesses to raise funds for HUWIB. The Fundraising Committee works closely with all of the Committees to fund their events by reaching out to specific companies that would be interested in being involved in each unique event. In particular, the Fundraising Committee works closely with the Intercollegiate Business Convention, Outreach and Business Education Committees to plan the annual IBC, the annual trips to New York, Boston, and a new destination, and to plan the InFocus educational program as well as the Young Women in Business Convention. This is an ideal Committee for anyone who wants to gain experience in establishing long-term business relationships with corporate sponsors and to learn how to professionally represent an organization through formulating deals.
Linxi Wu is a sophomore in Dunster, concentrating in economics with a secondary in classics. As fundraising chair, her major responsibility is to manage 7 committee members to secure over 40 sponsorships to fund HUWIB's major endeavors, such as the IBC Conference and Career Exploratory trips for this year. Besides Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business, Linxi also serves as the vice president of Leadership Institute at Harvard College and AMBLE. During her freshman summer, she explored consulting by working for Hay Group in Beijing. Besides business, she also has an interest in entertainment, having spent a summer working at a reality TV company in Hollywood. Her favorite way to spend free time is to catch up on House and White Collar. She also enjoys morning jogs, road trips, and reading scripts.
Undecided, 2015
justineliu@college.harvard.edu
Interests: public service, consulting, fashion, fashion, financial services
My name is Justine Liu, and I'm a freshman living in Canaday. I'm from San Jose, California, and I love meeting new people, baking, and traveling.
Alissa Song is studying Economics and Psychology and is from Sunnyvale, California (where it is always sunny!). Alissa is very passionate about business, and in addition to HUWIB, is involved in Smart Women Securities and the Harvard College Consulting Group. In her free time, Alissa loves to read, devour chocolate ice cream, shop, and spend time with friends.
Jessica Chao is a freshman living in Holworthy, originally from the Lone Star State. She is concentrating in Economics with a secondary in Government. She is also involved in Smart Women Securities, Small Claims Advisory Service, and the Taiwanese Cultural Society. Her interests include art history and creative writing.
History, 2014
Interests: Consulting, Public Service, Marketing/PR, and Entrepreneurship
Hailing from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Kate is in equal parts devoted to her family and to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to her job as the IBC Fundraising Director, Kate serves as Programming Co-Chair for Phillips Brooks House Association, Director of the public service program Elderly 1-2-1, Student Blogger for the Harvard Admissions Office website, and New Member Director for her sorority Kappa Alpha Theta.
Economics, Psychology, 2015
anakotevska@college.harvard.edu
Interests: consulting, finance, psychology, fashion
Ana hails from Skopje, Macedonia. At Harvard, she is a counselor at the Mission Hill After-school Program, and a member of the Woodbridge International Society and the South Slavic Society. She enjoys travels, good books, and quality time with family and friends.
Mathematics / Computer Science, 2015
Interests: Financial servies, Technology, Consulting
Jae is currently a freshman in Pennypacker interested in Mathematics and Computer Science. She is originally from Seoul, Korea but has lived in Madison, Wisconsin and went to high school in Andover, MA. She enjoys reading books, listening to alternative rock, watching movies and meeting people. Breakfast is undoubtedly her favorite meal and David Beckham is her favorite athlete.
The Intercollegiate Business Convention Committee organizes and executes the annual Intercollegiate Business Convention (IBC) and most IBC-related programming during the year. IBC provides a unique opportunity for dynamic female leaders from around the world to explore careers opportunities, expand their network of peers and mentors, and learn from the experiences of top female business leaders. Now in its 8th year, IBC attracts over 1,000 registrants from over 100 campuses. This year, IBC will offer several valuable new opportunities to launch a powerful network of young female leaders--check our IBC website for the latest updates on how you and your campus can engage in this incredible opportunity!
Psychology, 2014
Interests: Strategy, Media/Entertainment, Consulting, Tech
Rena is originally from Sonoma County, California. She is currently a sophomore in Kirkland House, concentrating in Psychology. As IBC Chair, she oversees all aspects of the convention, including new initiatives, logistics, marketing, and programming. She is especially excited for IBC 2012 to launch a powerful network of young female leaders from across the globe. Rena has also been active with Smart Woman Securities, the Harvard College Consulting Group, and Strong Women Strong Girls. She loves comedy, meeting new people, travelling, and mentoring.
Linda is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to WIB, she is also involved with Smart Women Securities, IMUSE, and research. She loves playing piano, listening to music, stomping in puddles, and eating yummy food!
Alicia is originally from Concord, MA. In addition to WIB, she is involved in Smart Women Securities, Health Leads, and Crimson Key Society. In her free time, she enjoys foosball, skiing, and baking banana bread.
Lydia is originally from Beijing, China, but has gone to high school in Toronto. She is also a business associate for the Harvard International Review and volunteers for the Harvard Young Leadership Program during the weekends. In her spare time, she loves traveling, reading, and cooking.
I'm originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia but have lived all over the U.S and love to travel, try new foods, have random dance sessions, explore Boston and hang out with friends. I also have an unhealthy obsession with chocolate, so if you want to know more about WIB or just want to stop by Burdicks, hit me up!
Chemistry and Physics (potentially), 2015
Interests: Finance, Consulting
Jasmine Griffin is recently from Centennial, CO, although she has lived upwards of ten different places across the globe during her lifetime. In addition to HUWIB, she plays for the Harvard Varsity Women's Water Polo team, and is involved with the Harvard Latter-Day Saint Student Association. She enjoys playing the piano, cooking, and traveling when she has free time!
My name is Briana Jackucewicz. I am currently a junior, concentrating in Economics. Last year I served as Associate Fundraising Director and I am excited to get involved with IBC this year in a different capacity as Logistics Director. Aside from Women in Business, I am also involved in my sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, Lowell House Committee, and Harvard's cross country and track teams.
Alison Zhang was born in Florida and has lived in California, but most recently hails from Potomac, Maryland. In addition to WIB, she serves on the Crimson's Business Board and loves to dance with Breakers, travel, and watch BBC television shows.
The Membership Development Committee aims to reach two groups of people - those who are already HUWIB Associates and those seeking to become HUWIB Associates. The Membership Development Committee aims to foster a strong internal community in the organization. This Committee is responsible for fostering strong ties to the organization, encouraging members to interact and continue to learn from one another, facilitating the recruiting and comp process, and maintaining the involvement of members through their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Developing and implementing the programming for the WIBternship is a major part of the Committee, and will be the committee's main focus in the summer and fall. Other extremely important initiatives, however, will include the promotion of membership and potentially the set up of membership involvement levels. Additionally, the committee puts together the internal mentorship program, matching younger members up with upperclassmen involved in the Career Development's Corporate Mentorship Program.
Chenglin is a Boston native studying economics with a secondary field in human evolutionary biology. She became involved in Women in Business as a freshman and was Logistics Director for the Intercollegiate Business Conference as well as Co-Director of National Women in Business with Rena Wang. In addition to HUWIB, she currently serves as the Co-President of Harvard Council on Business and the Environment and Director of House Corp of Delta Gamma. She loves Impressionist art, RadioLab, and the Patriots. Her enjoys traveling, playing tennis, going on boat rides, and making pottery!
CiCi is a sophomore living in Winthrop. She transferred to Harvard this year from Pomona College in California, but is originally from Austin, Texas. She is also a member of the Harvard College Consulting Group.
Biomedical Engineering, 2015
stephanieliu@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International Relations, Biomedical Industry
Originally from Palo Alto, CA, Ting-Ting is currently concentrating in Biomedical Engineering at the College. In addition to HUWIB, she is also an active member of the Undergraduate Council, First Year Social Committee, and PBHA's Project SWIM. Outside of school, she has interned internationally at three separate companies, and co-founded a startup in 2009. In her free time she enjoys playing various sports, reading, and going on adventures.
Social Studies, 2015
elainecheng@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Service, Global Health, Philosophy, and Fashion.
I was born in Melbourne, Australia, but spent my childhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I am also involved with Radcliffe Union of Students (RUS), IDENTITIES, and the Queen's Head Pub. I love reading existentialist works, eating Chinese food, and meeting new people.
Judy Jiao is from Toronto, Canada. She is interested in consulting and the business side of the entertainment industry. On campus, she is the VP of Business and Finance for Harvard University Television and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Eliza grew up in New York City. At Harvard, she currently serves as the President of Harvard Undergraduate Television. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, playing tennis, and exploring new places!
The Outreach Committee seeks to facilitate the professional development of HUWIB members by exposing them to the various opportunities available in the business world after graduation. Both branches of the Outreach committee allow HUWIB Associates to have close contact with a broad range of industries and companies, and give them the opportunity to interact with prominent business figures. The Trips branch includes the New York and Career Exploratory trips which provide opportunities to sample a variety of fields, with the New York trip focusing especially on finance, and the Career Exploratory trip covering a greater breadth of industries, such as media, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. Past Career Exploratory trips have taken HUWIB Associates to Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, and San Francisco, CA. The Boston Outreach Branch includes the Boston Trip and Shadowing/Externships. This branch gives HUWIB Associates the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the work responsibilities and corporate culture of organizations and/or industries they are interested in without having to commit to a summer internship or full-time offer with uncertainty. This spring the Outreach Committee has given girls the opportunity to shadow marketing firms and also divisions within the Boston Red Sox. After a successful fall externship with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), HUWIB girls will once again be externing with BCG and other established firms this fall. The Outreach program seeks to continue finding similar initiatives in diverse locations both in the U.S.
From the suburbs of Chicago, Winshen is committed to non-profit work and education reform. In addition to activities in WIB, she dedicates her time to the Phillips Brooks House Association, World Model United Nations, and the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program. She loves traveling, yoga, and desserts, and dogs.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Urszula is a sophomore at the College. On campus she is also involved in Strong Women Strong Girls, CHANCE and Model United Nations. She loves meeting new people, dancing and traveling.
Bianca is a sophomore in Pforzheimer House concentrating in Economics. She has grown up overseas for the majority of her life from Norway, to Scotland, to Indonesia most recently, yet is a tribal member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her blockmates in Pfoho!
Jane is currently a sophomore in Leverett House concentrating in Government and possibly pursuing a secondary in psychology. As a Director of Shadowing and Externship, Jane is looking forward to creating valuable shadowing opportunities in the greater Boston area that would allow HUWIB members to further explore their career interests. In addition to HUWIB, she is actively involved with Harvard National Model United Nations on campus. Jane is from northern New Jersey but she was born in South Korea and last summer, she interned at the National Assembly of South Korea. In her spare time back home, Jane likes playing piano, guitar, and tennis.
Connie is originally from Geneseo, New York. In addition to WIB, she is also involved in The Harvard Voice magazine and HUTV. She enjoys going for long runs on rural trails, swimming in the Great Lakes, snow sports, shopping, and traveling to new and far places.
Richa is a sophomore in Currier House from New Jersey and is planning to concentrate in Government with a secondary in Economics. She is still in the process of trying to narrow down her interests in business and finance. In her free time, she loves eating spicy foods at new restaurants, dancing, singing, traveling, and spending time with close friends and family. On campus, she is involved with the Eleganza Fashion Show, HMC, and the South Asian Association.
Jacqueline is a Freshman currently living in Canaday. She is interested in politics, economics, and international relations, and is a potential Government or Social Studies concentrator. Other than WIB, she is also involved in the IOP, HNMUN/HMUN, PBHA SCAS, and Women in Global China Connection. When not studying or in a meeting, she can be found with friends doing anything from watching critiquing Paranormal Activity in the dark or building ozone toilets.
