Women in Business Initiative

Breaking Barriers…for the Next Generation

The Women in Business Initiative provides a platform of engagement for our current business school students, alumni, and businesswomen from a variety of industries. This series aims to promote the excellence in and achievements of School of Management alumnae and the business community and to enhance the experience for our female students within business programs.

Upcoming Events

Women in Business Speed Networking Event

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
George's in the Johnson Center
Fairfax Campus

Information and Registration

Speed Networking is an informal, fun and effective way to network. Participants will have the opportunity to network with professionals in short intervals making it a great way to meet new people and develop new connections!

Each table will be led by an alumna or friend of the School of Management ready to share their career experiences. This event will also provide an opportunity for student feedback and collaboration on future Women in Business events.

Table leaders include:

Casey Goode, SAIC '97
Mary Hough, SAIC '91
Michelle Pablo, Capital One
Linda Rauner, Northrop Grumman '79
Lori Sabet, The Carlyle Group
Guy Sainte Juste, Capital One '94
Rhonda Vetere, AIG '93

Topics:

Interviewing do's and don'ts
Business etiquette
Building up your network – How to be an effective "networker"
Work/life balance
What do I know now that I wish I knew when I was starting my career?

Includes light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. A limited number of tickets are available. Attire is business casual.