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Spring 2019 - The Launch of the Women in Business Network

Lauren Boyce, MBA '12

The 裡橖眻畦 MBA Alumni Associations Women in Business Network (WIBN) was launched in an effort to provide career development and networking opportunities for women. The WIBN is currently made up of a committee of female 裡橖眻畦 MBA alumni who share a strong passion for empowering women in their careers and daily lives. This dynamic group of women brainstormed several different topics that could provide an engaging and impactful session for MBA alumni. After careful consideration and discussion, the team reached a consensus on a TED Talk that they felt highlighted many of the issues women are faced with when striving to advance their careers.

This TED talk, presented by Susan Colantuono both an author and the CEO ofLeading Women, a management consulting firm that empowers women is entitled:, and focuses on the differences in mentoring and advice given to women versus men in the business world. Most advice given to women addresses topics such as: developing skills and self-confidence, personal branding, and networking. However, Ms. Colantuono explains that its equally important for women to receive the same guidance in developing business skills, strategy, and financial acumen.This knowledge is integral to thriving in the workplace and crucial in advocating the upward mobility of all female business professionals.

The WIBNs inaugural event taking place on April 23娶餃泭The Career Advice You Probably Didnt Get will incorporate much of the advice included in Ms. Colantuonos TED Talk, with a focus on the following areas of discussion: The importance of Financial Acumen, Identifying Talent, Experiences as a Mentor/Sponsor/Mentee, Leadership Competencies, and Leading with Authenticity. The group has assembled a diverse and impressive panel of subject matter experts for the event including:

  • Al Chiaradonna, Senior Vice President, SEI and Adjunct Professor, 裡橖眻畦 School of Business
  • Denise L. Devine 77, CPA, MBA, MST-founder and Chief Executive Officer of FHNB Holdings
  • Karin Risi 94, 99 MBA, Managing Director, Vanguard Retail Investor Group
  • Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, Helen and William OToole Dean, and Professor of Management & operations, 裡橖眻畦 School of Business. (Moderator)

The Women in Business Network invites all 裡橖眻畦 MBA alumni to participate in what is expected to be a lively, engaging discussion for both women and men. Please join us to listen to thoughtful advice, to network with your fellow MBA Alumni, and to support the inaugural event of the 裡橖眻畦 MBA Alumni AssociationsWomen in Business Network. Light refreshments will be served.