MBA - Culture and Community - Clubs and Organizations - Graduate Women in Business

The Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) is an organization that serves to empower women to be the fullest expression of themselves by creating inclusive spaces to grow authentic connections, further gender equity and forge partnerships on and off grounds. GWIB hosts events that provide opportunities for career exploration, community, and wellness, and facilitates opportunities to learn and have conversations about gender and what it means to be an ally.

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Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.

This organization does not restrict its membership, programs, or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, military status (which includes active-duty members, reserve service members and dependents), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family or genetic information absent an approved petition restrict.

GWIB News

GWIB wins 2024 Darden Club Prize for Excellence Award

Podcast with Kristin Scruggs, VP of Academics for GWIB | May 2024

In this podcast, hear from Kristin Scruggs, VP of Academics for GWIB about her background in speech pathology, her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, her advice for prospective students and more!

Podcast with Alankritha Bhushan and Madison Carey, GWIB's VPs of Conference | December 2023 

In this podcast, Alankritha Bushan and Madison Carey, who are second year students and serve as GWIB's VPs of Conference, discuss their respective MBA journeys, what attracted them to serving on GWIB's leadership board, highlights from this year's GWIB Women's Leadership Conference, and more. 

Kelcie Schofield writes MBA case on Taylor Swift | September 2023

Darden graduate Kelcie Schofield (MBA'23) wrote a case on master recording valuation. 

Podcast with Alison Neveu, GWIB's VP of Admission | August 2023

In this podcast, Alison Neveu, who is a second year student and serves as GWIB's VP of Admissions, discusses her background, how she decided to pursue an MBA, her experience serving as General Equity Representative for her first year section, what attracted her to the VP of Admissions role, and more. 

Podcast with Kate Gomeliuk, GWIB's VP of International | July 2023

In this podcast, Kate Gomeliuk, who is a second year student and serves as GWIB's VP of International, talks about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, navigating the first year business school as a parent, how she decided to serve on the GWIB leadership board, and more.

Sukari Brown wins Forte Edie Hunt award | July 2023

Darden graduate Sukari Brown (MBA '23) won the Edie Hunt Inspiration Award at the annual Forte MBA Conference, given annually to an MBA who has contributed to her school or community by advancing women in business.

GWIB President wins Forte Edie Hunt award | June 2022

GWIB President Natalia Alvarez Diaz won the Edie Hunt Inspiration Award at the annual Forte MBA Conference, given annually to an MBA who has contributed to her school or community by advancing women in business.

Meet Khushali Shah, UVA Darden Forte Fellow Ambassador | May 2022

Listen to the Experience Darden podcast where Forte Fellow Ambassador Khushali shares her background and her decision to pursue an MBA, as well as what attracted her to the Forte fellow ambassador role.

Women at Darden Webinar | September 2021

Check out our recent recording with GWIB: Ask Us Anything

Women at Darden Webinar | September 2021

Check out our recent recording of Q&A featuring Professor of Practice Carolyn Miles and Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke.