Our TEAM — WORKING TO BUILD EXCELLENT PROGRAMMING FOR EACH OF OUR MEMBERS.
Meet the 2023-2024 Executive Board
Madison Ngo, President
Maddy is a fourth year Business Administration major concentrating in Finance and minoring in Law and Society. As the President of WIB, she is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the overall development of the organization, as well as working closely with WIB's VP's and Directors on a variety of projects. She previous served as the Director of Finance and Development and this will be her second year as President. Her favorite WIB program is WBLA. Outside of WIB, she serves as a Lead for OCOB Peer Mentoring program. She is excited to join PricewaterhouseCoopers full-time upon graduation as a Management Consulting Associate in the Finance Transformation practice.
Valerie Medina, VP of Events
Valerie Medina is a third-year Business Administration major at Cal Poly, concentrating in marketing with a minor in sales. As the VP of Events for Women in Business, she is responsible for planning and executing Week of WIB, the Defining Her Future conference, and Spring Celebration. Valerie has previously served as the Marketing Strategy Lead for Defining Her Future and as a mentor for Entry Engagement. Her favorite part of WIB is the community that continually inspires and empowers her. Outside of WIB, she is a Peer Mentor through the Orfalea College of Business and the Marketing Lead for Cal Poly's Center for Leadership.
Naomi Baron, VP of Marketing
Naomi is a third year Business Administration major concentrating in Information Systems and minoring in Computer Science. As the VP of Marketing, she manages the WIB brand identity and oversees and executes campaigns on a variety of platforms. She previously served as the Director of Public Relations. Outside of WIB, Naomi works as an Associate Consultant at Mustang Consulting Group and is looking forward to interning with PriceWaterhouseCoopers this summer.
Connect on LinkedIn | cpwibmarketing@gmail.com
Tanya Jain, VP of Strategic Initiatives
Tanya is a third year Business Administration major concentrating in Quantitative Analysis. This year she will be serving as the VP Strategic Initiatives to create overall strategy goals, track membership, and coordinate recruitment and onboarding for next year’s Executive Board. In the past, she has served as the Director of Programming Logistics. On campus, Tanya also serves as the VP of DEI for OCOB Ambassadors, Member of the OCOB Student DEI Action Committee, and a Student Assistant in the Dean’s Office. Next summer, she’ll be a Risk and Compliance Intern at a private risk-management tech consulting firm in New York City.
Anna Schraeder, VP of Development
Anna is a third year Business Administration major concentrating in Accounting and minoring in Law and Society. As the VP of Development she manages the club’s finances. She has previously served as the director of finance and development, along with a mentor for WIB’s WBLA program. Outside of WIB Anna serves as an ambassador for the Orfalea College of Business, is involved in Greek life, and is looking forward to interning with PwC this upcoming summer! Her favorite WIB memory was being a WBLA mentee freshman year where she met some of her best friends!
Jasmine Im, VP of High School Partnerships
Jasmine is a third year Business Administration major concentrating in Marketing. She is currently the VP of High School Partnerships for this year, collaborating with local high schools to grow the WIB network and develop programs focused on career readiness and leadership skills. This is her second year on WIB Executive Board, formerly serving as Director of Activities for High School Partnerships. She has interned at Insomniac Events this past summer as a Marketing Intern under the music label.
Connect on LinkedIn | cpwibhighschools@gmail.com
Marcela Bonet, Editor in Chief of the Wire
Marcela is a 3rd year Economics major concentrating in Accounting and minoring in Law and Society. As EIC of the Wire, she oversees a talented team of writers and graphic designers to put out insightful articles about the business world to WIB's business magazine. Outside of WIB, Marcela is a TA for Intermediate Microeconomics II and loves to study languages, including French, Spanish, Mandarin, German, and Japanese. This summer, she is looking forward to interning at EY San Francisco.
Connect on LinkedIn | cpwibwire@gmail.com
Hayley Morgan, VP of Programming
Hayley is a third year Business Administration major concentrating in Real Estate Finance. As the VP of Programming, she leads both Entry Engagement and Women in Business Leadership Academy. Both of these programs focus on developing business professionalism and leadership in a mentorship-focused environment. She previously served as the Director of Programming Experience. Outside of WIB, Hayley is a member of the Cal Poly Real Estate Club and an intramural volleyball team. Hayley's favorite WIB memory is the WBLA corporate tour freshman year!
Connect on LinkedIn | cpwibprogramming@gmail.com
Bianca Rahim, VP of Activities
Bianca Rahim is a second year Business Administration major concentrating in Finance. As VP of Activities, she leads and plans all weekly meetings and is responsible for the communication with potential guest speakers. Outside of WIB, Bianca spends her time working as a hostess & server at a local SLO restaurant, as well as pursuing her own clothing resale business. Although only a sophomore, Bianca hopes to intern soon and develop her professional career in finance. Bianca is grateful to work alongside her Director, Lucy Bruechert, this year!
Connect on LinkedIn | cpwibactivities@gmail.com
Meet the Directors
Saanika Medishetty, Director of Public Relations
Saanika is a second-year Business major with a concentration in Information Systems and a minor in Computer Science. As Director of Public Relations for WIB, she collaborates with the Marketing Team to promote events and programming via social media and the email newsletter. Last year, she served on the Marketing Committee for Defining Her Future and participated in the WBLA Winter 2024 cohort. Beyond WIB, Saanika is an Associate Consultant at Mustang Consulting, a Student Assistant with Cal Poly ITS, and a Career Peer Advisor at the Orfalea College of Business. Her favorite part of WIB is Defining Her Future!
Sabine Hickey, Director of Creative Design
Sabine is a second year Business Administration major with a concentration in entrepreneurship. Additionally, she is pursuing two minors in Philosophy and Media Arts, Society & Technology. As a Director of Creative Design for WIB’s Marketing team, she utilizes Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, & Canva to create graphics and videos for WIB. She also works as an intern for a VC firm developing an entrepreneurial incubator out of the Amazon rainforest which promotes deforestation. In this job, she merges together her passion for brand storytelling, environmental sustainability, and entrepreneurship! Finally, she works for First-Gen as an EDM event coordinator bringing house music to SLO, & a social media coordinator for a real estate team in San Francisco.
Alex Ponte, Director of Creative Design
Alex is a fourth year Business Administration major concentrating in marketing. As one of WIBs Directors of Creative Design Alex designs the digital graphics featured on our various social media platforms.
Erin MacDonald, Director of Creative Design
Erin is a third year Economics major and is spending her first year on the Board as a Director of Creative Design. She is responsible for creating graphics for WIB Marketing campaigns which convey important messages and develop the organization's social media outreach. She loves to travel and has lived in four different countries.
Summer Cheng, Director of Photography and Videography
Summer is a fourth year Business Administration major concentrating in Consumer Packaging and has a minor in Photography and Videography. Going into her third year as Director of Photography, Summer works with the Marketing team documenting meetings and taking headshots. Outside of WIB, Summer is Captain of the Cal Poly Swim Team and enjoys scrapbooking and baking.
Lucy Bruechert, Director of Activities
Lucy is a second year Business Administration major planning on concentrating in marketing with a minor in sales. As the VP of Activities, she plans and executes general weekly meetings, bringing in exciting and successful speakers to talk about their careers and industries to WIB members. Outside of WIB, Lucy is involved in New Student Transition Programs and the entrepreneurship club.
Talia Sandher, Director of DEI and Wellness
Talia is a third year Economics major concentrating in Finance. As Director of DEI, she works with the WIB President and VPs to implement DEI programs and principles in WIB as a whole. This also includes collaboration with the Director of Group Development. Outside of WIB, Talia is a member of Cantabile Choir and the South Asian Student Association. Talia has previously interned with Moss Adams, an accounting and consulting firm.
Adanna Okiwelu, Director of Group Development
Adanna is a second year Economics major. As the Director of Group Development, she plans fun bonding events for WIB members and works to create a positive and inclusive culture within the WIB community. Outside of WIB, Adanna loves learning Spanish, enjoying nature and creating art.
Khushi Sharma, Director of Programming Experience
Khushi is a second year Business Administration major with a concentration in Information Systems. As the Director of Programming Experience, she collaborates with the Programming team to design and run the Entry Engagement program and the Women in Business Leadership Academy, as well as bringing in inspiring guest speakers. Her favorite WIB memory is attending the WBLA corporate tour, where she made meaningful connections and amazing friendships! Outside of WIB, Khushi is a Career Services Ambassador and on the board of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity.
Alexandra Westall, Director of Programming Logistics
Alexandra is a second year Business Administration major. As Director of Programming Logistics she helps lead and organize Women’s Business Leadership Academy as well as organize the curriculum and logistics for Entry Engagement. Outside of WIB, Alexandra is on the Net Impact Consultant Committee and loves to do anything outside including hiking, biking, skiing, and paddle boarding.
Maanya Asuti, Director of Sponsorship
Hello all! My name is Maanya Asuti, and I am a third-year Economics major concentrating in Information Systems, with a minor in Computer Science. I currently serve as the Director of Sponsorship for Cal Poly Women in Business, where I manage partnerships and funding opportunities to support our initiatives. I am passionate about bridging business and technology, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the WIB board, connecting with inspiring individuals and contributing to impactful projects. I previously served as the Director of Member Analytics. This semester, I am studying abroad at Yonsei University in South Korea, which has enhanced my passion for traveling, fashion, and learning about diverse cultures and languages.
Sukhleen Hundal, Director of Operations
Sukhleen is a second year Business Administration student. She is serving as this year’s Director of Operations and is responsible for the logistics of all of WIB’s daily operations including risk management, room reservations, and catering orders. Her favorite part of WIB is how large the organization is, because it means she is always making new connections.
Emily Yong, Director of Finance & Development
Emily is a fourth year Business Administration major concentrating in Finance and Accounting. As the Director of Finance and Development, she is responsible for supporting and advising WIB's finance team. She previously served as the VP of Development, the Director of Operations, and was a mentor for WBLA. Outside of WIB, Emily works as a Lead Peer Advisor for OCOB, is a Net Impact consultant, and competes on the Cal Poly Sailing Team. Post grad, Emily is looking forward to moving to New York City where she will be working for KPMG's Deal Advisory practice.
Caitlin Clark, Director of Member Analytics
Caitlin is a third year Economics major concentrating in Information Systems and minoring in Sustainable Environments. She is the Director of Member Analytics and tracks member engagement, as well as alumni statistics and company outreach. Last year, she was the Director of Activities. Caitlin is also an OCOB Ambassador and Peer Advisor, and is currently studying in Madrid for this Fall Quarter!
Natalia Vallejo, Director of Activities for the High School Outreach Committee
Natalia is a third year Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing. As the Director of High School Activities, she helps create all the slides and fun activities for all the high school workshops! She previously served as the Director of Programming Logistics, and is currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy! Outside of WIB, she is in Greek Life and has worked as a Sales Associate at Orangetheory Fitness for over a year! Her favorite WIB memory was being a mentee at WBLA her freshman year with all her best friends!
Lauren Boersma, Director of Outreach for the High School Outreach Committee
Lauren is a second year Business Administration major with a concentration in accounting. As the Director of Outreach for the High School Team, she conducts community engagement with local high schools and students throughout the summer and school year. She got involved with WIB through WBLA during winter quarter of her freshman year. She plans to graduate a year early and go on to pursue her Master's in Taxation. Outside of WIB, she enjoys working at the Cal Poly Ticket Office and babysitting for local families.
Alexa Alegre, Director of Logistics for the High School Outreach Committee
Alexa is a second year Business Administration major. As the Director of Logistics for the High School Team, she helps plan workshops at local high schools as well as Wander with WIB. One of Alexa’s favorite memories with WIB was being a mentee in the Women in Business Leadership Academy class in the winter quarter.