Graduate Women In Business

Club Description

Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) empowers women to fully express themselves by creating inclusive spaces and experiences in order to foster genuine connections, further gender equity, and build partnerships across Darden, with alumnae, and in the Charlottesville community. We aim to:Accelerate community development among first and second year women, faculty, staff, and alumnae via high-impact, inclusive eventsEnable each woman to find her place by providing support across the academic, recruiting, social, physical, and emotional spheres of life at DardenEducate male allies to increase awareness and understanding of gender equity issues in the U.S. and abroad, provide counsel to Men As Allies programRecognize how intersections of identity in the Darden community heighten the need for support and programming, and support diverse women at Darden, including women of color and international womenAdvocate for an inclusive classroom and academic experienceAdvocate for women and women’s issues with the Darden Student Association and the larger school administrationSupport women in exploring diverse career options and navigating male-dominated career fields Encourage and develop women’s leadership skills and positions, both while at Darden and beyond Increase overall representation of women at Darden