EMBA Stories: Women at Wharton Sarah Hassaine, WG’21, advocates to bring more voices to the table to promote cultures with positive morale and higher engagement. How this EMBA Student is Making an Impact in Diversity and InclusionGenna Zimmer, WG’20, says Wharton positioned her to help lead REEDS Jewelers through the COVID-19 pandemic and to achieve her goal of seeing the company succeed for another 70+ years.How this Alumna is Helping Her Family’s Jewelry Business Succeed in the PandemicPassionate about giving back, Yezenia Ramos, WG’09, focuses on employee engagement within the corporate social responsibility space at Johnson & Johnson, and volunteers on the front line as an EMS worker.How this Wharton EMBA Alumna Transitioned from Finance to PhilanthropyWharton’s EMBA Diversity and Inclusion Officer Jessica Guerrero is committed to helping to “close the gap” between capabilities and opportunities for underrepresented minorities.Why Racial and Gender Diversity is Important in Wharton’s EMBA ProgramPooja Bansal, WG’20, came to Wharton looking for a career in Silicon Valley, but ended up finding the “perfect opportunity” at a classmate’s veteran-based mortgage firm. How Wharton’s EMBA Career Resources Helped this Alumna Pivot from IT to HRTulika Garg, WG’21, and Wenshan Wang, WG’ 22 — who each received a $15,000 scholarship and one-on-one mentorships — talk about the value of supporting women in top MBA programs.Meet the Wharton EMBA Recipients of the Financial Women of San Francisco AwardsTrené Hawkins, WG’20, program officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, credits learning teams and the supportive environment for her success in the EMBA program. Nonprofit Officer Talks about the Importance of Learning Teams and Diversity at WhartonMarlene Avitia, WG’20, says, “Diversity is important because it provides new perspectives. Wharton embraces inclusivity and creates a melting pot of people in the EMBA cohorts.”How Diversity Adds Value to Wharton’s EMBA Program for this Strategy ExecutiveSherry Ann Mohan, WG’13, says the EMBA program is an inclusive environment for underrepresented minorities. “Being in supportive spaces like Wharton helps me navigate in places where there aren’t that many people who look like me.”How Wharton is Adding Value for this Finance ExecutiveSwati Chopra, WG’19, who received a scholarship from FWSF, says mentorship is “critical” to encouraging more women to unlock their potential with an MBA.Wharton and Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) Team Up to Celebrate International Women’s DayLoad More Stories
