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| Penn Women in Business | |
|---|---|
| Name | Penn Women in Business |
| Formation | 1990s |
| Type | Student organization |
| Location | University of Pennsylvania |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia |
| Membership | Students |
Penn Women in Business is a student organization at the University of Pennsylvania that focuses on fostering leadership, networking, and career development for women interested in finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and related fields. The group operates within the campus ecosystem alongside organizations such as Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Law School, School of Engineering and Applied Science, and external partners including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, and Morgan Stanley. Penn Women in Business organizes programming that connects students with alumni, recruiters, and institutions across New York City, San Francisco, and other major financial hubs.
Penn Women in Business traces its antecedents to student groups active during the expansion of Wharton School extracurricular life in the 1990s and early 2000s, influenced by wider movements represented by organizations like National Association of Women Business Owners, Catalyst (nonprofit), and campus groups such as Penn Women in Law and Penn Women in Tech. Early collaborations included panels with representatives from JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Credit Suisse. Over time the group developed ties to career centers at University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences and external networks like Forté Foundation and Women in Finance Network.
The organization's mission emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and increasing representation of women in leadership roles, aligning with initiatives by Lean In, National Organization for Women, and corporate diversity programs at firms such as BlackRock and Deutsche Bank. Activities typically involve career workshops with staff from Blackstone (company), technical training sessions in partnership with Google, and entrepreneurship showcases akin to events hosted by Wharton Entrepreneurship and Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship. Penn Women in Business situates its work among campus career services like Penn Career Services and student government entities including Undergraduate Assembly (University of Pennsylvania).
Governance of Penn Women in Business follows a student-run board structure comparable to boards at Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, Penn Undergraduate Law Journal, and Penn Social Entrepreneurship Movement. Leadership roles often include President, Vice President of Corporate Relations, Director of Programming, and Alumni Liaison, mirroring positions at Women in Business@Harvard and Columbia Women in Business. The group coordinates with university offices such as Office of Student Affairs (University of Pennsylvania) and interfaces with alumni through networks including Penn Alumni Relations and chapter groups in New York City, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco Bay Area.
Penn Women in Business hosts speaker series featuring executives from Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Amazon (company), and startup founders comparable to those in Pennovation Works. Signature events have included corporate treks to New York City and Boston, case interview workshops modeled after Case Interview prep used by firms like Bain & Company, and pitch competitions similar to Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship Alumni Startup Showcase. The group also runs mentorship programs connecting undergraduates with alumni from Wharton School, Sloan School of Management, and graduate programs at institutions such as Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Membership typically consists of undergraduates across College of Arts and Sciences (University of Pennsylvania), School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Wharton School, with alumni engagement from graduates working at Microsoft, Apple Inc., Tesla, Inc., KPMG, and EY (Ernst & Young). The alumni network supports recruiting pipelines into internships and full-time roles at firms including Blackstone (company), Barclays, and UBS. Collaboration and cross-listing with student groups such as Penn Women in STEM, Penn Democrats, and Penn Entrepreneurs broadens access to events and resources.
Penn Women in Business has been recognized on campus and in alumni communications for contributions to career outcomes and diversity, receiving endorsements from entities like Penn Career Services and featuring guest speakers from award-winning organizations such as Forbes-listed firms and leaders honored by Forté Foundation and Women's Forum of New York. Its programming has helped members secure interviews and roles at companies including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Google, and Amazon (company), and alumni have progressed to leadership positions comparable to those highlighted by Fortune (magazine) and The Wall Street Journal.
Category:Student organizations at the University of Pennsylvania Category:Women in business