General Board

Janiyah Ross

Content Committee

Majors: Finance
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Graduation: 2029

I joined USWIB this past fall to connect with a community of intelligent, driven, supportive women and to explore my interests in finance and business. I really love USWIB because of the amazing and supportive community, and I am super excited to be able to be apart of the board and get closer with everyone in the club. This year I am most excited to create new content for USWIB and become even closer in the USWIB community.

Julia Jacobsen

Content Director

Major: Business and Political Economy
Minor: Law and Society
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Graduation: 2028

Meet Julia! Julia joined USWIB her freshman fall for its comforting and empowering community of women who share a passion for business. She is currently the Content Director for USWIB, and has also served on the Content Committee and as a Study Abroad Liaison (NYU London). Outside of school, she loves attending sports games (NY Liberty), listening to music, and trying new coffee spots!

Anais Mardirosian

Content Committee

Majors: Finance and Data Science
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Graduation: 2028

Anais began her undergraduate studies with her first year in London, an experience that inspired her to seek a tight-knit community when she arrived in NYC. Her passion for fostering connection and empowering women is central to who she is, and as the middle sibling of two sisters, she understands the value of mentorship and the importance of paying it forward to younger generations. Outside of USWIB, Anais loves writing, immersing herself in philosophy and psychology, and discovering new coffee shops around the city!

Jenny Zheng

Mentorship Co-Director

Major: Finance and Accounting
Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Graduation: 2028

Jenny joined USWIB because of the warm and welcoming community she found here at Stern. She is excited to contribute and uplift other women in the field.

olivia zhou

Mentorship Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Management
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Graduation: 2028

Olivia joined USWIB to build meaningful connections and create opportunities for growth and empowerment within a supportive community. As Mentorship Co-Director, she is eager to contribute to USWIB by connecting with others through engaging events. In her free time, Olivia enjoys traveling, yoga, guitar, shopping, and spending time with friends!

bobo lyu

Mentorship Co-Director

Majors: Finance and Data Science
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
Graduation: 2027

Coming from an all-girls school, Bobo has always valued supportive and inclusive communities, which is why she was drawn to USWIB. This year, she’s excited to get to know both mentors and mentees within the program and plan exciting events!

Odette Liu

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Director

Major: Finance
Minor: German
Hometown: Plainsboro, NJ
Graduation: 2028

Odette joined USWIB to find community and build meaningful connections in an incredibly supportive and encouraging environment. Being in USWIB has meant so much to her because she's been able to form amazing friendships while exploring various career paths. She is thrilled to help strengthen USWIB's inclusive culture through DEI events and is excited to further deepen her connection with other USWIB members!

Anya Ashish

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Director

Majors: Finance and Data Science
Hometown: Denver, CO
Graduation: 2029

Anya joined USWIB because she loved the supportive and welcoming community it offered. She has found an amazing network of driven women who have helped her explore her career interests and make the most of her time at Stern. She can't wait to contribute to making USWIB amazing this semester!

Tanushri Gupta

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Director

Majors: Finance, Computing, and Data Science
Hometown: India
Graduation: 2028

Tanushri joined USWIB because she wanted to be around driven, supportive women who share her passion for growing and making an impact on campus. She loves meeting new people, building connections, and bringing her creativity and event-planning energy into everything she does. This year, she’s excited to help create fun, welcoming and a safe space where members can connect, feel included, and enjoy being part of the community.

Claire Qin

Social Co-Director

Major: Finance
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Graduation: 2029

Claire joined USWIB to be part of a supportive and welcoming community. She made many lasting friendships through the club and was inspired by its dedication to empowering women in business. She hopes to give back the same joy and excitement she felt to other members and to foster an environment where everyone feels unafraid to be themselves. Outside of USWIB, Claire enjoys drawing, music, skiing, and traveling the world.

Siena Schaller

Social Co-Director

Major: Business and Political Economy
Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
Graduation: 2028

Siena joined USWIB because of the empowering community it offers. She loves having the opportunity to support and uplift like minded women throughout Stern and NYU. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, drinking coffee, ranking restaurants on beli, and scrapbooking!

virginia liang

Operations Co-Director

Major: Economics
Hometown: Great Neck, NY
Graduation: 2028

Virginia joined USWIB her freshman year because of the organization’s welcoming and supportive community. She found USWIB to be an empowering environment where she could connect with other motivated and driven women interested in business. She is excited to contribute to and foster the same welcoming environment for new members!

Julia RObinson

Operations Co-Director

Majors: Finance and Data Science
Hometown: Chester Springs, PA
Graduation: 2028

Julia joined USWIB her freshman year because of the program’s supportive and welcoming environment. She’s met some of her closest friends through the club and built many great relationships within the community. She is so excited to be able to give back this year and help new members enjoy the same amazing experience she’s had!

Mahima Athipatla

Operations Co-Director

Major: Finance and Math
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Graduation: 2029

Mahima has been involved with USWIB since her first week of freshman year after hearing so much about it from upperclassmen. She especially resonated with the club's mentorship component and decided to pursue more opportunities within the organization by joining the Operations team. She really wanted to be part of something bigger at Stern, and she is super excited to make more friends while also contributing to the club's ongoing success!

EMMA CHECO-LECKOVA

Operations Co-Director

Major: Accounting & Finance
Minor: Anthropology
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Graduation: 2028

Emma has loved her involvement with USWIB since she joined her freshman year. She looks forward to continue to support the amazing community of women and meet new people throughout the organization. Outside of USWIB, Emma enjoys traveling, going to the gym, crocheting, listening to podcasts, and going on side quests.

Valentina Garcia Martes

Marketing Co-Director

Majors: Economics and Business
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Graduation: 2028

Valentina joined USWIB because she was drawn to its supportive community, strong alumni network, and inspiring mission. After attending events and connecting with past E-board members, she immediately felt at home and is excited to contribute while building meaningful connections!

Michelle Wang

Marketing Co-Director

Majors: Finance and Marketing
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Graduation: 2028

Michelle joined USWIB to surround herself with a supportive and empowering community that creates space for growth. Through USWIB, she’s met incredible women who have encouraged and inspired her, and she can't wait to contribute to this warm and positive environment!

Ara THIAGARAJAH

Marketing Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Management
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Graduation: 2028

Ara joined USWIB her freshman year to learn from driven women and be part of an empowering community. She has been inspired by many kind, accomplished women through USWIB and can't wait to contribute to the community and meet the new members. Outside of school, she enjoys trying new restaurants, thrifting, and hanging out with friends!

Naina Sharma

External Relations Co-Director

Major: Finance and Data Science
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Graduation: 2026

Naina was drawn to USWIB by its strong, supportive community of women. Through events, general meetings, and the mentorship program, she has been able to explore both on- and off-campus opportunities while building meaningful relationships and lasting memories. She now hopes to give back by helping create that same welcoming and empowering environment for new members, while continuing to foster new connections within the USWIB community.

Katelynn Wu

External Relations Co-Director

Majors: Finance and Real Estate
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Graduation: 2029

Since joining the USWIB freshman year, Katelynn has adored the warm and inviting community of future businesswomen. Through the club meetings, mentorship program, and coffee chatting various members, Katelynn was inspired by the encouraging members and cannot wait for the exciting semester ahead! She loves connecting with people and will talk for ages about anything related to fantasy or sci-fi books :)

Rosepreet virdi

Professional Co-Director

Major: Business, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Graduation: 2028

Rosepreet has been a dedicated member of USWIB since her freshman fall and loves the tight-knit, supportive community that USWIB has brought her. Competing in pageants since a young age and being Teen Miss New York Earth, she has been proud to help empower women and help them explore their careers. She is most excited about the retreat this semester and bonding with her fellow members!

Sania Mehta

Professional Co-Director

Majors: Finance and Computing and Data Science
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Graduation: 2028

After transferring to Stern, Sania found USWIB to be the most supportive and motivating community on campus. The women she met helped her navigate the transition and encouraged her to grow both professionally and personally. As Professional Co-Director, she looks forward to giving that same support back while strengthening the community that helped her find her footing.