To achieve the global mission of having equal gender representation in leadership positions across industries, it is important to drive the shift in power in the hands of more women at all levels. Arushi Jindal (MBA ’23) begins with her own industry, finance and investing. I grew up in an extended family where I am… Continue reading Bringing Equal Gender Parity to the Investing Industry
Category: WSA
Inspire to Rebuild
Silvia Adam (MBA ’21) and Kristian Tran (MBA ’21) report on the celebration of 30 years of Women in Business Conference hosted by the WSA. On the 30th anniversary of the Women in Business Conference with the theme “Inspire to Rebuild,” we had a lot to celebrate: inspiring women that are role models even during… Continue reading Inspire to Rebuild
50 Years of Women Changing Business
Earlier this month, the Women’s Student Association held its 30th annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference. 2021 also marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the WSA. Almost a decade ago, we started to research the history of women at HBS as part of the School’s W50 commemoration. As we interviewed alumni, faculty, and… Continue reading 50 Years of Women Changing Business
The WSA and Manbassadors Team Up to Survey Student Views on Gender Inequity
What does feminism mean to you? This is the question that we—the leadership of the Women’s Student Association and the HBS Manbassador Program—asked our peers in a recent survey. The above words and phrases are representative of the over 400 anonymous responses we received from HBS students. Some of these students self-identify as feminists, while… Continue reading The WSA and Manbassadors Team Up to Survey Student Views on Gender Inequity
Our Mosaic: Stronger as We
On February 23, over 1,000 attendees gathered on campus for the 28th annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference, hosted by the Women’s Student Association. This year’s theme, “Our Mosaic: Stronger as We,” aimed to celebrate disparate stories and backgrounds and explore ways in which business leaders can actively and intentionally leverage diversity to drive success.… Continue reading Our Mosaic: Stronger as We
Being Diagnosed With Endometriosis Was One of the Best Moments of My Life
When it all started The first time I had my period I was in middle school. The end of classes was fast approaching and, after the initial shock of seeing my underwear full of blood, all I could think of was that my summer at the seaside would have been ruined. No more sea bathing,… Continue reading Being Diagnosed With Endometriosis Was One of the Best Moments of My Life
HBS Elects New WSA Co-Presidents
Why did you want to run for Co-Presidents of the WSA? Alexis Wolfer (AW): As I think about the future of the WSA, I want to ensure all women are set up for success when they arrive on campus, supported academically and socially while they’re here, and provided with the necessary resources to thrive after… Continue reading HBS Elects New WSA Co-Presidents
Lessons on Empowerment
WSA CONFERENCE & THE 2016 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL RACE SERIES: INTERVIEW WITH HEIDI CRUZ Editor-in-Chief Pippa Lamb caught up with the closing keynote speaker of this year’s WSA conference, Heidi Cruz (HBS ’00) to discuss her views on empowerment, a career on Wall Street, working for President George W. Bush, and her time on the 2016… Continue reading Lessons on Empowerment
An Interview with Jeanne Jackson
CEO Series: On a bench with the lady who caught the ball at Nike From a park bench on campus, Cordelia Shackleton (MBA 2018) caught up with Jeanne Jackson (HBS ’78), to chat about her childhood, time at HBS, ascension to the top of the retail and marketing industry, and some candid advice on relationships.… Continue reading An Interview with Jeanne Jackson
Onward and Upwards: Marching forward during WSA’s Women’s Week Celebrations
While the world celebrated international women’s day on March 8th, the WSA had lined up several events to celebrate the entire week. The poignant portraits that adorned the galleries at Spangler spoke volumes about inspirational women at HBS. Gender equality is a tough topic. The strides that have been taken can mean that we take… Continue reading Onward and Upwards: Marching forward during WSA’s Women’s Week Celebrations
The Next 25 Years: 25th Annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference
As a first-time attendee of the WSA Dynamic Women in Business conference, I was blown away by the conference committee’s ability to organize and seamlessly execute a conference of this magnitude on campus. The day overflowed with enthusiasm, inspiration and passion for the future, and there was often standing room only with a sold out… Continue reading The Next 25 Years: 25th Annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference
Dear Manbassadors: A blog for men to confidentially ask the tough gender questions
Gender equality is a mission everyone can and should get behind. But sometimes it’s easier said than done. Despite having a clear goal, we all encounter difficult situations, or gray areas, that leave us sometimes confused as to the appropriate, or “correct” action. Continuing their mission of promoting gender equality, the Manbassadors of HBS have… Continue reading Dear Manbassadors: A blog for men to confidentially ask the tough gender questions
ONAIZAH PANHWAR & THE HBS PENSIEVE: What is your superpower?
By Christine Kang, WSA Director of Content As is tradition, in the HBS Pensieve we ask modest HBS students: what is your superpower? And while they answer, we draw out their incredible stories of perseverance, achievement, and leadership. This week we welcome Onaizah Panhwar (New Section I) to the Pensieve. It was a privilege to… Continue reading ONAIZAH PANHWAR & THE HBS PENSIEVE: What is your superpower?
Amelia Lin & The HBS Pensieve
Written by Ange Winkle (HBS ’16), Women’s Student Association Co-President It’s fair to say there are some pretty exceptional individuals at HBS, and not always, but often, they are too modest to volunteer stories of their world-beating successes. The WSA and The Harbus want to shine a spotlight on the geniuses in the coffee line. On the… Continue reading Amelia Lin & The HBS Pensieve
CREATING THE VIRTUOUS CYCLE: CAPITAL FOR FEMALE-LED BUSINESSES
This was originally posted on the WSA blog and appears here with their permission. EC and Women’s Student Association (WSA) VP of Entrepreneurship, Britt Danneman, shares her take on the other side of the entrepreneurship coin – early stage investing. You’ve heard a lot from us in the WSA and in the media on female founders… Continue reading CREATING THE VIRTUOUS CYCLE: CAPITAL FOR FEMALE-LED BUSINESSES