Member Spotlight
Teresa Wang, W'12
Teresa Wang is a junior in the Vagelos Life Sciences and Management Dual Degree Program. Her intended concentration is Healthcare Management.
- Q: What has been your past involvement with WW?
- A: In addition to attending various events and conferences, I was the logistics chair of the Dollar Diva conference. It was such a rewarding experience and I'm so glad I got a chance to work with several dedicated WW members.
- Q: What are you looking forward to partcipating in/attending this fall with WW?
- A: I'm looking forward to the Freshman Buddies program because it's a great way to give back!
- Q: What has been the most rewarding part of being an active member?
- A: Being able to meet such amazing other girls at Penn!
- Q: What are you doing this summer? How has WW helped you achieve success or feel more comfortable with the activity?
- A: This past summer, I worked at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Management Division. I actually learned about IMD through WW and would not have looked into this area of finance if it weren't for WW.
- Q: What else are you involved in besides WW?
- A: I'm involved in AKPsi, a business fraternity, and Wharton Management Club.
New Member Spotlight
Shiri Bogomolny, W'13
Shiri Bogomolny is a freshman in Wharton. She has not yet declared her concentration, but she is looking at operations and information management, marketing, and possibly retail. Outside of Wharton Women, Shiri is a Management 100 TA, member of the Alpha Phi sorority, and involved in Hillel.
- Q: Why did you decide to become a WW member?
- A: I think that Wharton provides so many amazing opportunities that it is very easy to get lost. I joined Wharton Women because I wanted to find a smaller circle within Wharton where I would find good friends, learning and networking opportunities, and upper classwomen that could serve as mentors. I was also very excited to be able to attend events like the etiquette dinner and the WWBC. I love that Wharton Women approaches business from so many angles and I knew that joining would really enrich my experience as I entered the "business world."
- Q: What do you look forward to most about being a member of the organization?
- A: I definitely look forward to becoming more involved and not only attending events but also being a part of making them happen. I am excited for events that I was not able to attend this year, such as the annual dinner, as well as for those that I did go to and loved. I think it's great that we have formed such a strong network and community and I really look forward to continue being a part of it.
- Q: What do you hope to get out of the experience?
- A: I hope to gain a better understanding about business, networking, and the Wharton experience in general. I am also very excited to develop close friendships, learn, and participate in the planning of events and conferences. Finally, I also hope to be able to make a difference in helping Wharton Women continue to grow and flourish!
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Alumnae Spotlight
Jeannette Chang, W'08
Jeannette Chang is a Wharton graduate of 2008. During her time at Wharton, she concentrated in Finance and Management. In addition to being involved with the Wharton Consulting Club, she was a former Wharton Women President. Please read below for a short piece she wrote about her experiences after Wharton!
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The classes Wharton offers are incredibly helpful and definitely put you ahead of the curve. Even if you don't end up working in a pure finance job, you can still use the knowledge. For example, I constantly use the Excel skills OPIM taught me, and employers are always really impressed when you can use Excel proficiently and can finish work 10x faster because you're not wasting time trying to figure out a formula. Wharton Women also offers a lot of hands-on skills that you can't learn in class - for example, I learned to network, write resumes, and also gain a better understanding of the industry from attending their events. And this isn't meant to be a shameless marketing plug - the club really does help you in the business world. There isn't a class that teaches you how to interact with people in a business setting or how to write a resume/cover letter. Business is all about the networking, and that is something Wharton Women gives you plenty of opportunities to master.
I am currently working at Neuberger Berman in its alternatives group. Basically, my job is to market alternative products (i.e., hedge funds and private equity). This involves meeting with prospects and clients, preparing presentations, and strategizing on how best to market our products. The strategizing part focuses on what kind of clients and geographical areas we should target and how we should present our products to prospects so that it fits their current investment objectives.
I chose this path partially as a lifestyle choice - I didn't want the long hours of investment banking and as a night owl, I definitely did not want the early hours of sales and trading. The other part was the kind of work. There are constantly new projects and new products, so that keeps things from getting boring. Also, I get to be involved with all aspects of the business - I learn about the research that goes into choosing investments, how to market the fund, how the current market environment is evolving, and also touch on the legal and operational aspects of the job.
- In the future, I would love to work abroad at some point.