Meet our Board

Welcome to our USWIB community! Read through our board members' bios below to find out who you'd love to connect with and reach out for a coffee chat.

*Note: Individual board coffee chats are informal connection opportunities and are separate from our formal USWIB Mentorship Program.

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Executive Board

Anshu Gondi

Co-President

Majors: Finance & Accounting
Minor: Food Studies
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Graduation: 2027

Prashansa Gour 

Co-President

Majors: Finance & Management
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Graduation: 2027

  • Prashansa has been a member of USWIB since her freshman year and has seen firsthand how powerful this community can be in fueling motivation and growth. She's met some of her best friends through USWIB and is inspired every day by the women who make this club what it is. She's incredibly excited to step into the role of president and give back to USWIB the same way it's given to her, and to help create a space this year where every member feels empowered, supported, and inspired to grow, just like she did.

Anusha Khandpur

Vice President

Majors: Finance & Economics
Minors: Math & Computer Science
Hometown: Afton, MN
Graduation: 2027

  • Anusha joined USWIB her freshman fall in search of a supportive and empowering community where she could learn from those around her. Since then, USWIB has introduced her to incredible friends, mentors, and opportunities that have deeply shaped her college experience. She is excited to give back this semester and hopes to continue growing the meaningful, inspiring community that makes USWIB so special :)

Eva Ruemmler

Secretary

Majors: Finance & Marketing
Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Saratoga, CA
Graduation: 2027

  • Eva has been involved in USWIB since her freshman fall and has loved being part of such a supportive and uplifting community. She's so grateful for all of the amazing women she's met during her time in USWIB. She looks forward to giving back to the community and building more meaningful connections this year.

Priyanka Palayekar

Treasurer

Majors: Finance & Operations
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Graduation: 2027

  • USWIB IS THE BEST CLUB EVER. Priyanka has been part of it since the 1st day of freshman year. That's all. Thanks <3

General Board

Riya Khosla

Conference Director

Majors: Econometrics & Finance
Minor: Anthropology
Hometown: Frisco, Texas
Graduation: 2027

  • Riya joined USWIB because she wanted to be part of the community that it offers both within Stern and NYU. She's felt very welcome throughout her time, and she's looking forward to continuing to make meaningful connections and giving back! She is excited to contribute towards making USWIB Conference great for the 2026-27 school year! :)

Lauren Kei

Conference Corporate Relations Director

Major: Honors Mathematics
Minor: Business Studies
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Graduation: 2027

  • Lauren has been a member of USWIB since her freshman year and is passionate about fostering a community where women feel empowered, supported, and inspired. She has found her experience with USWIB incredibly rewarding and is excited to continue building meaningful connections this year. Outside of USWIB, Lauren loves traveling, skiing, Pilates, and shopping!

Jasmine Tan

Conference Marketing Director

Major: Finance
Hometown: Manila
Graduation: 2028

  • Jasmine joined USWIB to connect with like-minded women who empower one another and celebrate growth together. She is excited to contribute her skills, foster meaningful connections, and understand USWIB’s values of support and ambition. Jasmine looks forward to growing alongside her peers and leaving a lasting impact on the community.

Claire Qin

Conference Logistics Director

Majors: Finance & Data Science
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Graduation: 2029

  • Claire first joined USWIB during her freshman year because she was drawn to the supportive and welcoming community. She has 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 playing the violin, reading, skiing, and traveling the world.

Mahima Athipatla

Conference Liason

Majors: Finance & Management
Minors: Math & Computer Science
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 Conference 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!

Jenny Zheng

Mentorship Co-Director

Majors: Finance & 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 looking for a community where she could build connections and grow alongside other women in business. As Mentorship Co-Director, she is eager to contribute by connecting people through engaging events.

Pal Gupta

Mentorship Co-Director

Majors: Marketing & Economics
Minor: Sports Management
Hometown: Short Hills, NJ
Graduation: 2029

  • Pal joined USWIB to find a welcoming community and explore her interest in business alongside other driven women. Through the mentorship program, she formed many meaningful friendships and gained invaluable experiences that helped her navigate her first year at NYU. As Mentorship Director, she is excited to help members build those same connections and the same impactful mentorship experience she had <3

Laya Kashyap

Professional Co-Director

Major: Finance
Minors: Studio Art
Hometown: Portland, OR
Graduation: 2027

  • Laya decided to join USWIB after experiencing its positive and welcoming community when she first arrived on campus as a FYLO student. She’s excited to give back that same support and create a space where new members feel welcomed and comfortable leaning on one another. Outside of school, Laya loves being outdoors, painting and drawing, and trying new matcha spots.

Kimberly Diaz

Professional Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Business Economics
Minors: Social Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Paramus, NJ
Graduation: 2028

  • Kimberly has been part of USWIB since her freshman year, where she found a supportive community of women who genuinely uplift and empower one another. She is excited to serve as a Professional Co-Director and help lead new and exciting events this semester. Outside of USWIB, she enjoys trying new cafes, sweet treats, doing hot pilates, and spending time with friends!

Sunita Das

Professional Liaison

Majors: Finance & Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Ashburn, VA
Graduation: 2029

  • Sunita joined USWIB in her freshman year to become a part of a supportive and welcoming community of women. She is grateful for all the meaningful friendships she made through the club and the wonderful mentors she met along the way. Outside of school, she enjoys drawing, thrifting, and going to concerts!

Estelle Shen

External Relations Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Accounting
Hometown: Suwanee, Georgia
Graduation: 2028

  • Estelle joined USWIB after experiencing and loving its wholesome and strong community. She was able to learn so much from USWIB’s meetings while also form meaningful relationships. She is super excited to contribute such an empowering community at Stern!

Sania Mehta

External Relations Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Data Science
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Graduation: 2028

  • Sania joined USWIB for its supportive and motivating community, where she found women who encouraged her to grow in every way. As External Relations Co-Director, she can't wait to bring new opportunities to USWIB and give back to the community that has meant so much to her!

Arya Patel

External Relations Liaison

Majors: Finance
Minor: Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Graduation: 2029

  • Arya joined USWIB because she was drawn to its encouraging and inclusive environment. Through the organization, she has connected with an inspiring community of women who have supported her in discovering her professional interests and enhancing her experience at Stern. She is excited to give back and help make this semester in USWIB both impactful and memorable!

Chinmayi Chittamuri

Community & Inclusion Co-Director

Major: Finance & Entrepreneurship
Hometown: North Brunswick, NJ
Graduation: 2028

  • Chinmayi joined USWIB for the community and found a huge amount of support and mentorship since freshman year. As DEI Co-Director, she’s looking forward to fostering an inclusive culture across Stern and the rest of NYU. In her free time, she enjoys working out, trying new restaurants and matcha spots around the city, and spending time with family and friends!

Camryn Nachtwey

Community & Inclusion Co-Director

Majors: BS Business & MS Accounting
Hometown: Wilmette, IL
Graduation: 2029

  • Camryn joined USWIB for the supportive and welcoming community. She made many friendships through the club and looks forward to fostering the same support she received. Outside of USWIB, Camryn enjoys music, sewing’s, reading, and traveling!

Julia Jacobsen

Content Director

Majors: Business & Political Economy
Minors: 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!

Tanushri Gupta

Content Committee

Majors: Finance & 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.

Lillian Lin

Content Committee

Majors: Finance and Data Science
Hometown: Great Neck, NY
Graduation: 2028

  • Lillian first joined USWIB as a freshman, drawn to its supportive and caring community. Now, she’s excited to give back and show students everything NYU and the city have to offer through her role on the content committee.

Sophie Dang

Content Committee

Majors: Marketing
Minors: BEMT
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Graduation: 2029

  • Since joining the mentorship program, Sophie wanted to take on a more active role in USWIB to share experiences and create connections with women in business. She is so excited to continue engaging with USWIB and contributing to its community.

Ara Thiagarajah

Marketing Co-Director

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

  • Ara joined USWIB in her freshman year to learn from driven women and be part of an empowering community. She can’t wait to contribute to the community and meet new members. Outside of school, she enjoys trying new restaurants, thrifting, and hanging out with friends.

Michelle Wang

Marketing Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Data Science
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 is excited to continue contributing to this warm and positive environment! Outside of USWIB, she enjoys finding new cafes, trying different restaurants, exploring parts of the city, and photography.

Pranathi Southekal

Marketing Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Marketing
Hometown: Calgary, Canada
Graduation: 2029

  • Pranathi has been a member of USWIB since her freshman year and cares deeply about building a community where women feel supported, confident, and motivated to grow together. Through USWIB, she has found a community, full of inspiring friends. Outside of USWIB, Pranathi loves traveling, figure skating, basketball, skiing, rom-coms, and exploring new restaurants around NYC!

Adriana Escobedo

Marketing Liaison

Majors: Data Science & Marketing
Hometown: Thornwood, NY
Graduation: 2029

  • Adriana was drawn to USWIB for its uplifting environment and strong sense of community. She is most excited to continue building lasting relationships and to grow professionally as well. In her free time, Adriana enjoys music, traveling, scrapbooking, and running.

Emma Checo-Leckova

Operations Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Accounting
Minors: Food Studies
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Graduation: 2028

  • Emma joined USWIB her freshman year and quickly found a community of driven, supportive women who made Stern feel a little more like home. She is excited to give back to that community this year, meet new members, and, of course, never turn down the food at a USWIB event.

Deeksha Prabhu

Operations Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Data Science
Minors: Studio Art
Hometown: Lyndhurst, NJ
Graduation: 2027

  • Deeksha has been involved with USWIB since her freshman year because of the very supportive and welcoming community. This club has helped her meet so many great people and explore her professional interests. She looks forward to staying involved and giving back to the wonderful community!

Zihan Wang

Operations Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Sustainable Business
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Graduation: 2029

  • Zihan joined USWIB because of its uplifting and supportive community that has become her home here at NYU! She looks forward to supporting the same people who had once supported her and fostering learning and development for women.

Siena Schaller

Social Co-Director

Majors: Business & Political Economy
Minor: Psychology
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!

Julia Robinson

Social Co-Director

Majors: Finance & Data Science
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Chester Springs, PA
Graduation: 2028

  • Julia joined USWIB her freshman year because of the organization'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 excited to help new members enjoy the same amazing experience she’s had!

Rosepreet Virdi

Social Co-Director

Majors: Business, Technology & Entrepreneurship
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Graduation: 2028

  • Rose has been an active member of USWIB since my freshman fall and was always drawn to the inclusive community and positivity of their events. She has met some of her best friends through this community and learned about herself personally and professionally!

Katelynn Wu

Study Abroad Director

Majors: Finance & Real Estate
Hometown: Los Angeles
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 :)

Odette Liu

Study Abroad Liaison

Majors: 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 continue supporting USWIB from abroad this semester and share her travels!

Virginia Liang

Study Abroad Liaison

Majors: Economics
Minor: Business Studies
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!

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Study Abroad Liaison

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