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 »
Psychology, Secondary: Economics, 2014
Interests: Consulting, Business, Entrepreneurship
CiCi is a junior living in Leverett House studying Psychology and Economics. She is originally from Austin and misses the amazing Texas weather. Before joining the HUWIB Executive Board, CiCi served as the Director of the WIBternship. CiCi is eager to join the business world after graduation and hopes to one day run her own company. She also enjoys being outside, travelling, skiing, exercising, and exploring new coffee shops.
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.
Environmental Engineering, 2014
Interests: Entrepreneurship, Technology, Energy and The Environment, The Future, Design
Heidi is a junior hailing from sunny Las Vegas. She is an engineer, tech geek, entrepreneur, environmentalist, graphic designer, knowledge junkie, and DJ. Besides HUWIB, she spends her time working on LitPick (an educational tech start-up) and directing the Harvard Taiwan Leadership Conference.
Applied Math: Econ, Secondary: VES, 2016
rosalienathans@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Marketing, PR, Fashion, Advertising
Statistics and Pre-med, 2015
Interests: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Media, Technology
Priya is a sophomore from South Orange, New Jersey. She spends her time swimming and eating mostly. Other than Women in Business, she is involved in Project Swim, Dunster Ho-Co, and the Harvard Culinary Society.
Undecided, 2016
sadiemcquilkin@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Marketing, PR, Publishing, Consulting, Travel, French
Claire is a freshman from New York and is thinking about concentrating in mind, brain, and behavior of psychology or economics. Outside of WIB, Claire is involved in The River Charles Ensemble, Harvard Model Congress Boston and Asia, as well as research at Harvard Business School. She enjoys travel, keeping up on current events, chamber music, fashion, and chocolate!
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.
Applied Math -- Physical Chemistry, 2015
Interests: Finance, Entreprenuership, Travel, Food, Asia
Economics/Psychology, 2015
Interests: Marketing, Investment Banking, Design, Fashion, Food
Kyi is a sophomore living in Quincy House, and she is an international student from Myanmar (formerly Burma). She is studying economics with a secondary in psychology, and is a part-time graphic designer and artist. Apart from HUWIB, Kyi is involved in the Leadership Institute at Harvard College and the Harvard Radcliffe Asian American Assoiciation. She is also a designer for the Harvard Crimson. She has high interests in the fashion industry and is an informal blogger.
Biomedical Engineering; secondary in Mind Brain Behavior or Economics, 2016
lillianzuo@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Biotechnology, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Travel, Food
Applied Mathematics, 2015
rabiyaather@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Education, International affairs, Health and Finance
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.
Jessica is a sophomore from the Lone Star State. In addition to HUWIB, she is actively involved in Small Claims Advisory Service, Smart Woman Securities, and the Peer Advising Fellows Program. Her other interests include art history, painting, creative writing, and community service.
Psychology, 2016
evdokimova@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Entrepreneurship, Tech and online enterprises, Social Media and Marketing, Entertainment Industry
Eager to learn a bit about everything, Daria is excited to explore different industries and career fields. At Harvard she’s involved with University Health Services Student Committee, Council on Business and Environment, and the Woodbridge Society. She also dances for the Ballroom Dance Team. Aside from being a tech junkie and dreaming of launching her own startup, she also values quality time with friends and family.
Economics, 2016
Interests: Marketing/PR, Entrepeneurship, Travel, Fashion, Food
Applied Math, Secondary: Psychology, 2016
jessicachen@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Social Enterprise, Finance, Travel, Physics, Venture Capital
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.4
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.
Chemistry and Physics (potentially), 2015
Interests: Finance, Consulting
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.
Literature, Secondary: Economics, 2014
Interests: Finance, Consulting, Travel
Statistics, Secondary: Economics, Citation: Chinese, 2015
justineliu@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Finance, Consulting, Food, Fashion, Travel
Justine is a sophomore in Pforzheimer House concentrating in Statistics with a secondary in Economics. She is originally from California, and in addition to HUWIB, she is involved on campus with the CHANCE tutoring program affiliated with the Phillips Brooks House Association, as well as Circle of Women. Last summer, she interned abroad in Beijing, China with a venture capital firm, but she also hopes to explore other career paths. In her free time, Justine enjoys traveling, reading, and trying new restaurants.
Kelly is originally from Plano, Texas. Outside of HUWIB, she is also a part of the Finance board for Eleganza Fashion Show. She enjoys reading, eating, design, and running.
Economics, Secondary: East Asian Studies, 2015
Interests: Consulting, Marketing, PR, Public Service, Education, Entrepreneurship
Cindy, a proud Bostonian, is a sophomore in Kirkland House studying Economics with a secondary in East Asian Studies. Outside of HUWIB, Cindy is actively involved in the Phillips Brooks House Association, where she currently serves as director of a mentoring program and Alumni and History Coordinator. Her interests include jogging, zumba, yoga, Asian food, and romantic comedies. Last spring, she ran the Boston Marathon for the first time and hopes to run more marathons in the future.
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.
Government, Secondary: Statistics, Citation: Spanish, 2015
sbochukova01@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Marketing, PR, Microfinance, International Relations, Travel
Svilena, who usually goes by the nickname Lena, is a sophomore from Bulgaria. Outside of HUWIB, Lena is a Research Assistant at the Safra Center for Ethics, Director of PR for her sorority, Secretary for Bulgarian Club, and Director of Publicity for her House Committee. Last summer, she studied abroad in Barcelona, and she hopes to continue expanding her international experiences in the future.
History and Literature, Secondary: Economics, 2015
elainecheng@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Marketing, Advertising, Microfinance, International Development, Commodities Trading
Social Studies, 2015
rainieopel@college.harvard.edu
Interests: Entrepreneurship, Consulting, International Relations, Travel, Food
Social Studies, 2015
Interests: Public Service, Travel, Non-profits, Food
Claire is from Singapore, and is currently sophomore in Mather House concentrating in Social Studies. In addition to HUWIB, Claire is also the Director of the community service program, Chinatown Citizenship, and a Research Assistant at the Harvard Decision Science Laboratory. She loves traveling and this summer, she plans to do a volunteer mission in Thailand working with refugees.
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.
