Berkeley Women in Business is comprised of 7 committees: Administration, Community Development, Corporate Relations, Diversity, Inclusion, & Operations, Marketing, Finance, and University Relations. Committee members develop invaluable skills in managing projects and working alongside the rest of their committee, as well as the rest of the organization. Please read below to learn more about each committee and feel free to reach out to our VPs with any questions.
Corporate Relations
About
Organizes professional development events such as mini case competitions, financial workshops, office visits, and networking dinners for nurturing leadership and real-life skills in members
Hosts weekly events and networking sessions with corporate sponsors to speak about internship and full-time programs
Maintains and establishes relationships with our corporate sponsors
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VPs of Corporate Relations
Veda Kalwala
B.A. Data Science
Class of 2027 Email me!
Natalie Smith
B.S. Political Economics
Class of 2027 Email me!
Community Development
About
Leads and oversees all community engagements, socials, volunteering projects, retreats, and our end of semester banquet
Coaches members on BWIB's community role, arranges travel, coordinates with vendors, communicates with attendees, and allocates money for events
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VPs of Community Development
Grace Hadani
B.A. Applied Mathematics & B.A. Economics
Class of 2028
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Katie Bloomer
B.S. TBD
Class of 2027
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University Relations
About
Creates, strengthens, and maintains the on-campus relationships between BWIB, other student organizations, and professors
Runs the BWIB MBA mentorship program, our alumni networking events, and our gender equity allyship program
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VP of University Relations
Shyla Awasthi
B.S. Business Administration & B.A. Data Science
Class of 2028
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Marketing
About
Runs BWIB's website and social media channels via Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Authors all social media postings and web content to maintain BWIB's strong online presence and amplify visibility to our initiatives
Showcases BWIB externally on campus and builds the club's brand
Creates online, print, and apparel marketing materials
Administration
About
Organizes and manages member dues, committee member points system, alumni database, master calendar, and CalLink
Ensures that BWIB is tracking towards its academic and community goals by organizing member dues, managing club registration, and benchmarking against prior events
Makes club resources available to all members and facilitates inter-BWIB communications
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VP of Administration
Madi Boatright-Simon
B.S. Political Economy & B.A. Global Studies
Class of 2027
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Operations
ABOUT
Organizes BWIB’s Annual Case Competition (Fall) and BWIB’s Women in the Workforce Conference (Spring)
Manages the Haas Mentorship Program for all BWIB Haas Applicants
Facilitates BWIB's partnership with EGAL (Center for Equity, Gender, and Leadership) and leads BWIB's DEI initiatives
Finance
ABOUT
Budget & Reimbursements: Complete CalLink training to assist with reimbursements and ensure budget accuracy during committee meetings with regular updates.
Shared Responsibilities: Ensure finance goals are being met by overseeing multiple committees, collaborating with VPs on budget planning, and equitably distributing financial tasks.
Communication & Growth: Utilize Slack for club-wide finance related reminders, collaborate with Marketing on Finance education, and help to improve current practices.
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VPs of Diversity, Inclusion, and Operations
Hattie Westnedge
B.A. Economics
Class of 2028
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Giada Aviles
B.A. Economics & B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2028
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Director of Finance
B.S. Environmental Economics & Policy
Class of 2026
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