Gael Women in Business

Empowered Women, Empowering Women

ABOUT

As an organization, we aim to enrich the professional journey of business students and aspiring professionals by fostering the development of their skills. We provide a diverse range of opportunities, from networking to mentorship, focusing on both professional and leadership growth. Our commitment is to cultivate a community of women and their allies, underpinned by a foundation of mutual support, empowerment, and progression within their careers.

MISSION STATEMENT

Gael Women in Business (GWIB) is a student-run organization within Saint Mary’s College of California with the mission to:

Inspire future business women to succeed wherever their career takes them
Make Connections with other business women to foster cooperation and collaboration
Promote personal and professional growth
Empower women business leaders of tomorrow through leadership development
Celebrate women as leaders and their achievements
Create long lasting friendships within the SMC community.

Women in Tech

During the fall semester 2023, Gael Women in Business hosted a Women in Tech Panel in Hagerty Lounge. Huge thank you to our panelists – Nadine Haynes (Software Engineering Manager at Apple),Teny Shapiro (Data Science Manager at Microsoft), Liz Ludwig (Co-founder of Takes), and Julie Kang (Technical Career Coach) – for hosting a great discussion on your academic and professional experiences, career challenges and goals, the future of technology and AI, and the skills needed to be successful post graduation. And thank you to our moderators – Amanda Carter and Lilly Weyrauch – for facilitating a great discussion with our talented panelists.

Go Gaels, Go GWIB!

GAEL WOMEN IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Snehal Chopra
President

Major: Accounting / Finance

Academic Year: Junior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

because I wanted to be a part of a community that provides learning opportunities for women to grow professionally.

Aliyah Sosa
Vice President

Major: Finance

Minor: Data Science

Academic Year: Senior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

because of the opportunity to give back and connect with amazing women on campus. As a commuter student I felt disconnected to campus my first year and ever since I joined GWIB I can definitely say that is no longer the case. Putting on useful events with my extraordinary team is the greatest reward that I could ask for.

Amanda Carter
VP Marketing

Major: Accounting

Academic Year: Senior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

because I wanted to be a part of a club with a community of women I could grow closer to. I knew this would be a club were I could strengthen my professional and personal skills, so I would prepared to enter the real world after I graduate college.

Thais Macias
VP Events Management

Major: Business Administration

Academic Year: Senior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

because it's all about women empowering women. The Gael Women in Business Club supports our growth, offers mentorship, and creates an everlasting sisterhood. It's not just a club; it's a movement propelling women towards leadership, and I am excited to have joined and become a part of this community!