Secretary

Alexa Wilcox is a sophomore Marketing and Psychology major from Framingham, MA. She first heard about WiB while attending a student panel at Accepted Students Day. As soon as she heard the words, “women in business”, she knew she had to pay that deposit and attend UMass as soon as she could to join WiB. Alexa is in love with WiB because not only does it empower women and help build confidence - it introduces a world of opportunities. Over the last year, WiB has provided her with the opportunities like being a student ambassador for the 2019 WoI Conference, helping out on the marketing committee, and eventually joining the E-Board as secretary!

Outside of WiB, you can find Alexa doing one of three things: A) enjoying a nice iced French Vanilla latte, B) studying in the Business Innovation Hub, or C) boxing! Alexa is especially passionate about pushing for more recognition of female boxers. Did you know the first woman to fight on national TV, Barbara Buttrick, was 4’11”?

Overall, Alexa is ecstatic for the upcoming year and years to come with an amazing group of #bossladies.

Co-Treasurer

Mia Celik is a junior Finance major with a minor in Information Technology from Burlington, MA. She joined WIB freshman year in order to connect with other students interested in business. WIB has also allowed her to grow both professionally and personally through weekly meetings and new friendships. This past summer, Mia interned at Raytheon on the System Transformations and Business Analytics Team within the Contracts to Cash Department. In her spare time, Mia loves to run half marathons and can often be found running around Amherst. She also loves to travel and will be going on the Business in Italy trip in January with some of her best friends! Mia is excited to take on this leadership role within WIB and cannot wait for the school year to start.

Co-Treasurer

Cassie Raffi is a junior Accounting major from Andover, MA. As a passionate advocate for equality in business and society, she joined Women in Business during her first semester of her freshman year. This club has allowed her to connect with individuals with similar passions, as well as obtain a better understanding of the professional world through attending weekly meetings and events. Apart from WiB, Cassie is the Vice President Elect of Competitions of Beta Alpha Psi and a TA for Principles of Financial Accounting. This past summer, she was a Start Intern at PwC and will be returning to the firm next summer as an Advance Intern in the Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services practice. If not found studying in the Innovation Hub, Cassie is likely to be found working out at the Rec Center, or attempting to recreate a recipe she found on Pinterest. Cassie is very excited to be apart of a wonderful leadership team and, as Co-Treasurer, ensure that some amazing events are held this year!

Co-Fundraising Director

Kelly Davis is a Sophomore Finance major from West Springfield, MA. She has been in Women in Business since her first day of freshman year and is so excited to be a Co-Fundraising Director! She loves WiB because of the inspiring and supportive ladies who make the club so much fun and also the empowerment to tackle the business world and motivation to create meaningful professional connections. For the past summer and during her senior year of high school, she has been an intern at Northwestern Mutual where she is an investment analyst. She has high expectations for herself and aspires to be a CFO of a large company one day! When she isn’t laughing for half an hour over one joke, obsessing over cute dogs, or eating way too many baked goods (aka Insomnia cookies, Hamp’s croissants, and donuts), you can find her studying in the Innovation hub, eating at Berks Late Night with friends, or doing yoga at the Rec Center. She is looking forward to what this year will bring and the amazing opportunity to be on the executive board. She feels so lucky to be apart of such an accepting community at UMass that has brought her great friendships and so many memories, so please feel free to reach out to her!

Co-Fundraising Director

Diana Silva is a junior accounting major. She has been involved in WiB since fall of 2017. Diana was a Student Ambassador for the 2018 Women of Isenberg Conference and served as the Co-Social Events director for WiB during the 2018-2019 school year. Diana’s involvement in WiB has been essential to her college experience as WiB not only gives her the tools she needs to succeed, but it also gives her a group of strong, empowered women who are always there to support her. Her other campus involvement includes being a Teaching Assistant for the Isenberg Fellows Program in the 2018-2019 school year, and being the Head of Finance for HackHer413. This past summer, Diana interned at Yesway/Brookwood Financial Gas and Convenience in Beverly, MA. She worked in the Accounts Receivable department, and gained valuable experience working with clients. Diana is so excited for this upcoming year for WiB. She hopes that with her position as Co-Fundraising Director, she will help the club gain the ability to further the incredible experiences WiB has to offer. Diana loves talking all things WiB so please feel free to reach out to her with any questions!

Director of Professional Events

Grace Ford is a junior Hospitality and Tourism Management Major from North Andover, MA! After joining Freshman year, Grace immediately found a community in WiB and was able to find her place at UMass. Last year Grace joined the E-Board as Co-Director of Community Service and this year she is thrilled to take on her new role as Director of Professional Events. She is looking forward to connecting with members to bring them events and workshops to develop themselves professionally. On campus, Grace is an HTM Ambassador and Director of Registration for HTM Career Day! Outside of school, Grace loves spending her time on the ocean and trying out local restaurants. Grace is passionate about pursuing a career in HR and has spent the last two summers at Marriott and Liberty Mutual Insurance. She is excited to take junior year with WiB!

Peer Mentorship Director

Kallan Angus is a junior Marketing major with a minor in Information Technology from Framingham, MA. After joining WiB the very first few weeks of her freshman year and loving the community it has since brought her, she is so excited to join the executive board team! Kallan spent her summer in Franklin as an intern for Dell Technologies, will be studying abroad in Italy over winter break with the Isenberg “Business in Italy” course, and is also serving as the Head of Public Relations for Isenberg Marketing Club this year. In Amherst, she can be found doing work in the Old Chapel, at a spin class in the Rec Center, or in her off-campus house shared with two other WiB e-board members! She is looking forward to an excellent year of planning fun events and helping to form strong mentor/mentee relationships amongst members as the Peer Mentorship Director!

Recruiting Director

Eliza Hawthorne is a junior Hospitality and Tourism Management and Sport Management double major. She grew up in Harwich on Cape Cod and loves UMass! Eliza joined Women in Business her freshman year and it was the best decision she made! WiB has been a stepping stone to great professional connections and meeting many new friends over the past 2 years. Last year, she was the historian for the club. This year as recruiting director, she is excited to meet many new faces that want to become part of this amazing group of women! Eliza can’t wait to see what this year has in store for all of us and is excited for all of the new members!

Social Media Chair

Jenna Midura is a sophomore marketing and sport management double major from Norfolk, MA. She joined WiB during her freshman year and has loved every second of it! She enjoys traveling and hopes to study abroad at some point during her college career. In her free time, Jenna loves to be outdoors, watch and play sports, try new foods, and spend time with her family and friends. She hopes to eventually work for the Boston Celtics or the New England Patriots to further her passion for sports. With all of the amazing opportunities the club has to offer, she is thrilled to be a part of the E-Board for this year and can’t wait to make lots of memories with new people!

Blog Chair

Tyler Spellman is a junior accounting major from Pembroke, MA. Tyler joined Women in Business her freshman year, taking part in the marketing sub-committee where she blogged for the WIB website. Her passion for the blog led her to eventually run for blog chair her sophomore year. She could not be more excited to take on this role. Outside of WIB, Tyler loves to go to the gym and spend time with friends. On campus, she spends most of her time studying in Isenberg or working for the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office. This past summer, Tyler had the opportunity to attend externship programs for the big 4 accounting firms. She has accepted an internship offer for the summer of 2020 with Ernst & Young and could not be more excited. She is excited to take on a leadership role in WIB this year and cannot wait to get started!

Brand Development Chair

Mikaela is a rising junior from Belchertown, MA double-majoring in Marketing and WGSS. She is a social media and design intern for Isenberg’s Marketing & Communications department — she loves the opportunity to work in Adobe and learn from her stellar team! When she isn’t working, Mikaela loves spending time with friends, going to concerts, and working out at the rec center. For her second year on the WiB e-board, Mikaela hopes to continue promoting the positivity & self-improvement that the club is all about!

Community Service - Local (Fall)

Lindsey Guenther is a junior double majoring in management and political science from Londonderry, NH. Community service is an ongoing passion of Lindsey's since she joined her high school's community service club and National Honor Society. She served as the Local Community Service Director for Women in Business alongside Co-Director Grace Ford during the previous academic year, organizing soup kitchens, donation drives, and fundraisers for an international nonprofit. WiB provides Lindsey with a wonderful group of friends and has proven beneficial for networking and professional development. She spent her summer interning for the U.S. Department of State in Frankfurt, Germany as she seeks to become a diplomat. This year, Lindsey is thrilled to again serve as the Co-Director of Community Service alongside Julia Gleim for the fall semester. In the spring, she will study abroad in Madrid, continuing her love of traveling and immersing in new cultures.

Community Service - Local (Spring)

Alyssa Biscotti is a rising junior majoring in Accounting, and will be abroad in Seville, Spain for the fall semester. Alyssa got involved in Women In Business her freshman year where she served as a Student Ambassador for the yearly Women of Isenberg Conference. Last year, she serviced as the Women in Finance Chair as well as a Senior Student Ambassador for the Conference. Alyssa is extremely passionate about giving back in anyway she can, and so she is extremely excited about her new role as the Local Community Service Director for the spring semester. She recently returned from a service trip with Isenberg to South Africa, where she helped to develop computer labs in underprivileged high schools and volunteered in an orphanage. Her favorite part about being a part of Women in Business is the feeling of empowerment and positivity that each individual in the club spreads, and also the friendships she has made. Alyssa is a member of the Women’s Club Volleyball team, so if you are ever in the gym at 6a.m., swing by and say hello! In her free time, she loves to smile and laugh with her friends and volunteer with Special Olympics. She is looking forward to getting members just as excited to give back to their community as she is!

Historian

Madi Green is a Sophomore pursuing a major in Finance, a minor in Political Science, and the Five-College International Relations Certificate from Concord, MA. Upon coming to UMass as a Freshman, Madi knew she wanted to get involved with WiB right away and made an effort to attend as many events and meetings as possible! Some of her highlights include The Women in Finance Luncheon, the Spring Networking Trip to Boston, The Women of Isenberg Conference, and Community Service Committee meetings. She is so proud to be apart of such a remarkable group of strong women–who she knows will change the world–and cannot wait to gain valuable skills and meaningful friendships serving as Historian! Outside of WiB, Madi is dedicated to fueling positive change by volunteering at The Freedom Café right by Isenberg and hopes to attend the ICF South Africa service trip this coming summer! She can also be found hiking and skiing around Amherst, spending all of her dining dollars on Pete’s Coffee, studying in her Hammock by the pond, and competing around New England as a member of the UMass Fencing Club.

Director of Alumni Relations

Alyssa Towle is a junior Marketing and HTM double major from Dunstable, MA. Eager to get involved as a freshman, she joined Women in Business. She loves that the club has brought her great professional connections and friendships over the past two years. Alyssa was the Peer Mentorship Director last year and is excited to jump into her new role on E-Board as the Director of Alumnae Relations. This past summer she spent a month studying abroad in Cadiz, Spain where she lived with a Spanish family and will persuade any member to take advantage of the international programs UMass offers. On campus, Alyssa is the Marketing Chair for the HTM Career Day and continues to play her favorite sport, field hockey, on the UMass club team. You may also find her at the front desk in the Undergraduate Programs Office or eating with friends at Berk Dining Hall. Alyssa looks forward to connecting this years’ members to our club’s alumnae!

Co-Social Events Director

Grace will begin her second semester here at UMass this fall, but don’t be fooled she’s actually a junior. Before attending UMass, Grace received her associates in Media Arts at Massasoit Community College. Flashback three years ago, Grace’s guidance counselor advised her to either learn a trade or join the military due to her poor grades. Grace saw this suggestion as a chance to prove him and everyone else wrong. She has now taken her 1.59 high school GPA *gasp* and raised it to a 4.0 at a four year university. As Drake would say she “started from the bottom now she’s here.” Last semester Grace was a transfer student looking to find her place; she found it within Women in Business. From the meetings to the group outings Grace fell in love with the message and idea of WIB. Grace plans to advance her career path with the skills she learns within the club. When she’s not on her third cup of coffee at the ILC; you can find her organizing plans, keeping up with social media / pop culture, but most likely she’s somewhere making someone laugh. Over the summer, Grace has been thinking of many worthwhile and unique events for all of the WIB members. She’s more than excited to begin her position as Co-Social Events Director and plans for a great year to come.

Community Service - Global

Julia Gleim is a Sophomore majoring in Marketing from Raynham, MA. Wanting to get involved as a freshman she joined Women in Business looking forward to growing her professional network and my knowledge in the business world. Upon joining WiB she still felt that she wanted to get more involved so she joined the community service community and loved all the opportunities they got to volunteer within the community. This past summer Julia interned at Applause as a community management intern where she focused on recruiting, advertising and data analytics. Julia is looking forward to continuing her summer internship through the school year as she is working remotely for the company. On-campus Julia is also a member of the Protect our Breasts club. In her free time, Julia loves to spend time with her friends and go to the gym (spin classes are her favorite). Julia cannot wait to begin her role as the Global Community Service Director and help to empower and guide the next generation of females entering Isenberg.

Co-Social Events Director

Julie is a junior accounting major from Medfield, MA. As a new student coming to such a large school like UMass, Julie wanted to find a home away from home with other like minded passionate and ambitious young women. The members of Women in Business were a perfect example of the kind of strong and intelligent women that Julie looked up to. Joining was one of the best decisions she made as she was able to make so many great connections that not only were business related but also turned into friendships. That is why Julie is passionate about being the co-social events director as she is looking forward to setting up fun events that can help the WiB members develop their character as well as friendships. This past summer, Julie had the opportunity to participate in leadership programs with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte which allowed her to get a real in depth look into the firms and ultimately accept a Summer 2020 internship with Deloitte.

WOI Conference Planning Committee

S.V.P. of Marketing and Communication

Haley is a senior Operations and Information Management major and Psychology minor. This summer, Haley interned at Pratt & Whitney as a Materials Intern and will be returning there full-time post-graduation as a Materials Management Development Program (MMDP) Rotational Associate to continue building her career and experience at the company!

Haley loves WiB because it fosters an environment of advice and knowledge sharing, with no judgment, all with the goal of making every woman in the room feel empowered and her best self both professionally and personally.

Outside of WiB and WOI Conference Planning, Haley can be found working at the Isenberg Undergraduate Programs Office, studying in the Learning Commons, spending time with friends, or practicing self-care activities! Haley is also extremely passionate about mentoring and community service. She had the pleasure of traveling to South Africa twice in her college career where she worked with children in high schools and orphanages to teach computer literacy and fundraise for new equipment and food donations.

WOI Conference Planning Committee

Vice President of Operations and Event Management

Maggie is a junior Hospitality and Tourism major from Beverly, MA. Maggie transferred to UMass Amherst halfway through her sophomore year and became involved in the Women in Business Marketing Committee right away. After the first meeting, she knew that she had found her home away from home at UMass Amherst. This year Maggie is collaborating on the 7th Women of Isenberg Conference and is looking forward to seeing you there. The opportunity to serve on the WiB Executive Board and WOI Planning Committee is an honor to Maggie, and she is excited to see what the 2019 - 2020 academic year has to come.

This past summer, Maggie worked as the Manager at a beloved ice cream stand in her hometown for her third year. Working at a small business is what inspired Maggie to study Business Management at her previous University and then eventually Hospitality and Tourism Management at Isenberg. Additionally, Maggie will be a TA this fall for the Isenberg 291 Transfer class. She hopes to inspire other transfer students at Isenberg to do great things during their time here. Maggie encourages everyone in WIB to Go For It because many opportunities are awaiting us.

WOI Conference Planning Committee

Director of Sponsorship

Jenna Melvin is a sophomore Operations and Information Management major from West Springfield, MA. This year she is serving as the Director of Sponsorship for the Women of Isenberg Conference and is so excited for this opportunity to connect with professionals and to empower young women. She loves WiB because of its amazing members who inspire her everyday. When she’s not in class or planning the WOI Conference, you can find Jenna hanging out with friends, getting an iced coffee in the Hub, or eating at Late Night. She’s excited to step into a leadership role this year and feel free to reach out to her with any questions!

WOI Conference Planning Committee

Marketing and Communications Team Member

Danielle Major is a sophomore Operations and Information Management major from Andover, MA. While at an Accepted Students Day, Danielle talked to a few Women in Business (WiB) club members. Upon learning how supportive everyone at WiB is for each other and how many amazing opportunities are available, Danielle knew she had to attend UMass and join this incredible club in her first semester! As a freshman, Danielle attended the 2019 Women of Isenberg (WOI) Conference and absolutely loved how easily the Conference connects students with faculty, alumni, and industry professionals, while promoting female empowerment. She wanted to get more involved, and is now ecstatic to have been selected as a member of the 2020 WOI Conference Planning Committee. In her free time, you can find Danielle working the front counter and taking spin classes at the Rec Center, studying and socializing in Isenberg’s brand new Business Innovation Hub, and enjoying Berk’s famous Late Night. She cannot wait to see what awesome things WiB will do this year, and of course meet new members!

WOI Conference Planning Committee

Marketing and Communications Member

Skye Lovell is a sophomore Marketing major from Danvers, MA. Skye spent her summer working as an advertising assistant for the Salem News in Beverly, MA. She created online and print ads for existing clients and assisted sales by developing personalized ad copy. She also managed Facebook pages associated with special sections in the newspaper and participated in helping a mainly print business adjust to an increasingly digital world. After she attended the 2019 Women of Isenberg Conference, she was inspired by their mission and sense of community and knew that this was a team she wanted to be apart of. Skye is also apart of Women in Business (WiB), the Women in Business Community Service Committee, and Best Buddies. Outside of WiB and the WOI Conference committee, you can find Skye working in the Isenberg Dean’s office, working out at the UMass rec center, eating at Berk during Late Night, or hanging out with her Buddies!

WOI Conference Planning Committee

Marketing and Communications Member

Devanshi Patel is an international student from India and a sophomore majoring in Marketing. Apart from her primary interest in marketing, she aims to double major in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Devanshi always knew the importance and value of the women in her life; may it be her mother, sisters, mentors or friends. Isenberg Women in Business helped her build the net and atmosphere of strong passionate women she always dreamt to be around. Inspired by Women in Business (WiB) and her first 2019 Women of Isenberg (WOI) conference, she applied for a spot on the conference team and was accepted as a part of its marketing department. Devanshi is also the marketing and communications chair of the ‘American Hotel and Lodging Association’.

She spent this summer tutoring and educating kids at a local government school in her city and traveling to Canada and India. Devanshi is currently in the process of writing her first fiction novel. While her favorite sport is Cricket, you will find her at every Ice hockey game, enthusiastically supporting her school. Her favorite self-care therapy is cooking for her loved ones and empowering the next generation with positivity.

WOI Conference Planning Committee

Operations Member

Amy Brennan is a sophomore pursuing a business degree and is from Grafton, MA. This past summer she was a counselor at an overnight camp in NH, where she was a lifeguard and also trained CITs who are hoping to become staff members next summer. It was a wonderful summer of improving her leadership skills while also having the opportunity to be outside and work with kids! After attending the 2019 WOI conference Amy knew she wanted to be apart of the planning committee and is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with many inspiring women to further both WIB and the 2020 WOI Conference. Last year, she also became involved with the WIB community service committee and is excited to continue volunteering with them this year. Outside of WIB you can find Amy taking classes at the Rec Center, going to Late Night at Berk with friends or studying at the Hub! WIB was such a welcoming community when Amy first came to UMass and she is very excited to meet even more people and take on a leadership role within the group.

WOI Conference Planning Committee

Operations and Event Management Team Member

Chris is a junior pursuing a dual degree in mathematical computing and financial analysis. After attending the 2019 WOI Conference, Chris was truly inspired by its mission of women empowerment. Upon learning how supportive everyone at WOI is for each other and how many amazing opportunities are available, Chris knew she had to be a part of it. She is now ecstatic for having been selected as a member of Operations and Event Management team and ready to plan for the upcoming 2020 WOI Conference with an amazing group of #bossladies.

Outside of WiB and WOI Conference Planning, Chris also holds a position as the Secretary of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association and the E-Broad member of Isenberg Women in Business. As an international student from China, she is passionate about organizing all kinds of events to empower international students and increase diversity and inclusion of UMass community. This summer, Chris interned at Next Generation Marketing, Inc. as a Marketing Specialist and got promoted to an Account Manager! When she is not working, you can find Chris volunteering at after-class club at Amherst Regional Middle School, or enjoying late nights with friends at Sweets & More.