Gael Women in Business

Empowered Women, Empowering Women

ABOUT

As an organization, we aim to enrich the professional journey of business students and aspiring professionals by fostering the development of their skills. We provide a diverse range of opportunities, from networking to mentorship, focusing on both professional and leadership growth. Our commitment is to cultivate a community of women and their allies, underpinned by a foundation of mutual support, empowerment, and progression within their careers.

MISSION STATEMENT

Gael Women in Business (GWIB) is a student-run organization within Saint Mary’s College of California with the mission to:

Inspire future business women to succeed wherever their career takes them
Make Connections with other business women to foster cooperation and collaboration
Promote personal and professional growth
Empower women business leaders of tomorrow through leadership development
Celebrate women as leaders and their achievements
Create long lasting friendships within the SMC community.

Women in Tech

During the fall semester 2023, Gael Women in Business hosted a Women in Tech Panel in Hagerty Lounge. Huge thank you to our panelists – Nadine Haynes (Software Engineering Manager at Apple),Teny Shapiro (Data Science Manager at Microsoft), Liz Ludwig (Co-founder of Takes), and Julie Kang (Technical Career Coach) – for hosting a great discussion on your academic and professional experiences, career challenges and goals, the future of technology and AI, and the skills needed to be successful post graduation. And thank you to our moderators – Amanda Carter and Lilly Weyrauch – for facilitating a great discussion with our talented panelists.

Go Gaels, Go GWIB!

Empowering Women, Building Future Leaders

Real Estate 101

Hosted in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Club, GWIB's Real Estate 101 Event featured panelists such as Brian Baniqued, Jasmine Farmer, Terrin Kelly, and Lilly Weyrauch who discussed their professional backgrounds, residential and commercial real estate, and how to navigate the industry.

Go Gaels!

GAEL WOMEN IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Snehal Chopra
President

Major: Accounting / Finance

Academic Year: Senior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

because I wanted to be a part of a community that provides learning opportunities for women to grow professionally.

Lily Weyrauch
Vice President

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Communications

Academic Year: Senior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

because as a proud Gael, I wanted to help provide guidance for my fellow peers who have similar interests as me. GWIB allows me to stay connected with not only other students, but the rest of the SMC community.

Brittany Valencia
VP Marketing

Major: Marketing

Academic Year: Junior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

Hanna Sanchez
VP Events Management

Major: Business Administration and Data Analytics

Minor: Italian

Academic Year: Junior

I joined Gael Women in Business. . .

Angelica Buncio

VP Finance

Major: Finance and Business Analytics

Academic Year: Junior

I joined Gael Women in Business because. . .

I’m excited to network in a supportive environment with like-minded women who inspire each other beyond the club. I look forward to learning from strong women who have been in my shoes and sharing experiences to gain valuable insights as we navigate our careers and grow both professionally and personally.