Kellogg Women's Business Association

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So incredible to see the power of women coming together at the Kellogg Global Women's Summit! Here's to building life long connections!

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?? ?? It's now a final wrap on the Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Women's Business Association 2023-2024 academic year! ?? ?? PROUD is an understatement. Thank you for a groundbreaking year of building strong community, amplifying impact with innovative new programming, events, and marketing, and furthering contributions to Kellogg women+ and the broader Kellogg community. Co-Presidents Sarah Wade and Sathvika Ramachandran were honored to be recognized for outstanding collaborations and partnerships to expand opportunities for all Kellogg women+. Congratulations to all graduates! As Kellogg students begin their summer internships and post-graduation plans, we are already brimming with excitement for next year's WBA. We are proud to announce that Elena Ramos and Marisa Ippolito are the new 2024-2025 WBA Co-Presidents. Under their leadership, we look forward to the WBA soaring to new and exceptional heights! ?? #kelloggwomen

For one of the final events of this year, the WBA joined forces with the Kellogg Games Club to host a Poker and Leadership Night with Poker Power! Founded in 2020, Poker Power is a pioneering, woman-led company dedicated to inspiring confidence and promoting risk-taking through the strategic game of poker. Poker Power brings game changing skills to hundreds of organizations and has introduced tens of thousands of girls and women to the empowering world of poker. Our Kellogg women+ enjoyed an engaging evening where they learned how to play poker and also honed key leadership skills, including: ? Reading People - Mastering the ability to pick up on subtle cues for valuable insights ? Assessing Risks - Evaluating the potential rewards of every risk ? Discipline - Understanding when to act and when to hold back ? Confidence - Developing the ability to think independently and trust your hand We extend a big thank you to the fantastic Poker Power instructors that guided us through this session and to everyone who contributed to making this event a success!

A few weeks ago Professor Maryam Kouchaki joined the WBA to lead an insightful session on high performing teams. Students were instructed to put together clues to solve a murder mystery with their team. Key Takeaways: ?? Norms for group processes emerge, planned or unplanned? ?? We often jump into problem solving without having?plan on how to work together - to overcome this, be proactive in shaping your team’s processes rather than accepting them ?? Strengthen the link between knowledge and action by personal reflection, deliberation, and practice Professor Kouchaki is a Kellogg Professor of Management and Organizations and an organizational psychologist who seeks to make theoretical and practical contributions at the intersection of management and psychology. Her research focuses on decision-making, diversity, and ethics. Thank you Professor Kouchaki for joining the WBA and sharing your insights!?

KELLOGG WOMEN+ WEEK 2024: THE RECAP April 8-12, 2024 was an incredible celebration of phenomenal Kellogg women+. ?? DRAG BRUNCH KICK-OFF: WBA and Pride @ Kellogg partnered to kick off the week on a high note with a unique performance by talented queens and delicious brunch. ? WINNING POWER AND STATUS: Alison Fragale, author of Likeable Badass, unpacked the secrets to mastering power and status in the boardroom and beyond by offering insights and practical strategies to elevate our career game. ?? HEAR HER STORY: 3 phenomenal Kellogg women+ - Ariel (Ying-Chen) Tseng, Dikssha Dinesh, and Sarah Wade - shared their personal stories of finding strength and inspiration, overcoming hardships, and resilience. ?? YES AND - IMPROV AND EXECUTIVE PRESENCE: Professor Heather Barnes led a fun improv session, demonstrating how a "Yes, and" mindset is a powerful tool to boost your executive presence toolkit. ?? CHEF'S TABLE AT WOMEN OWNED RESTAURANTS: The WBA partnered with Kellogg EATZ for an evening filled with gastronomic delights, great conversations, and dinners at women-owned restaurants across Chicagoland. ?? HER PERSONAL FINANCE: Roth conversions, taxes, 401Ks, and more! Eryn Schultz, Founder of Her Personal Finance provided a masterclass in managing MBA-caliber money with practical tips. ?? WOMEN'S TENNIS CLINIC: As part of the WBA Small Group Fitness series with the aim of bringing traditionally male dominated sports to more women+, the WBA partnered with the Kellogg Tennis Club Presidents Jackie Ciotti and Kevin Rothstein to lead a clinic for those interested in taking a swing at tennis! ???? PROFESSIONAL VALUES WORKSHOP: Facilitated by The Sparrey Consulting Group, this workshop was a reflective deep dive into aligning our inner values with our career trajectories to achieve our most ambitious goals in a meaningful way. ?? THEY INSPIRE ME: Transforming admiration into action, the Kellogg community penned letters of gratitude & appreciation to phenomenal Kellogg women+ that mold and motivate the Kellogg community. ?? FINAL TOAST TO CELEBRATE KELLOGG WOMEN+: The Kellogg Friday happy hour was transformed into a celebration and toast to an unbelievable week. Kellogg's dance team Groupwerk gave a special performance and guests enjoyed fun snacks, beverages, and a photobooth. BUT, the best part of the week wasn't all the inspiring events - it was the engagement and energy from the ENTIRE Kellogg community. We are beyond grateful for our speakers, event leadership team, WBA committees, the Kellogg Administration, professors, and alumni, and the student body for their immense support and dedication. Cheers to Phenomenal Kellogg Women+ -- this week and forever! ??

"Results again revealed that male students underestimated how much women appreciated the simple act of signing an allyship pledge, and revealed a primary reason why: They erroneously assumed female students would perceive them as more inauthentic than was actually the case." Check out this fantastic article on productive allyship from a favorite Kellogg Professor of Management & Organizations - Adam Waytz!

? KELLOGG WOMEN+ WEEK 2024 ? We are proud to announce this year's theme: Phenomenal Woman - A Poem by Maya Angelou ?? When? April 8-12, 2024 ?? What? A week filled with dynamic programming and events designed to ignite discussions on gender equity, foster community, and celebrate the contributions of women+ and allies. Leaders, dreamers, change-makers, and advocates. We are proud to be #PhenomenalKelloggWomen Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

From mountains to safaris, from beaches to hikes, from Patagonia to India: This spring break #KelloggWomen have been sharing new adventures around the world together! ???