Evolve
The Evolve Committee aims to address issues of intersectionality, equity, and diversity in the workplace through speaker events, presenting to different groups on campus, and hosting discussion groups. The committee is responsible for planning and organizing the annual Leading Across Differences conference, Wharton Women’s newest cornerstone event, which hosts important conversations regarding intersectionality and entrepreneurship as women and underrepresented gender identities. Committee members also collaborate to spearhead new events, panels, workshops, and initiatives to educate others about financial, racial, gender, and disability equality in the workplace.
2025 Committee
Khwaish Lakhiani
Khwaish Lakhiani (Class of 2026) is a junior from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, concentrating in Finance and Statistics with a minor in Data Science. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall, and most recently served as a project leader as part of the Pro-Bono Consulting Committee. As the new VP of Evolve, Khwaish is excited to continue to foster an environment where women and underrepresented gender identities uplift one another. Outside of Wharton Women, Khwaish is involved in 180 Degrees Consulting, Violet Quaker, and serves as a TA for WH2010. In her free time, you can find Khwaish exploring new restaurants in Philly, taking long walks, and listening to music. Feel free to reach out at khwaish@wharton.upenn.edu.
Nirjara Akkole
Nirjara Akkole (Class of 2029) is from Walpole, Massachusetts and plans to study Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. She joined Wharton Women’s Evolve Committee her Freshman Fall Semester. Outside of Wharton Women, Nirjara is involved in Wharton Global Research & Consulting, WUFFA, Social Impact Consulting, MUSE, Wharton Management Club, and Penn Thillana. In her free time, you can find her grabbing coffee, writing poetry, doing anything crafty, or watching a rom-com.
Ashley Amankwah
Ashley Amankwah (C’27) is from the Bronx, New York, and is studying Health and Societies with a concentration in Healthcare Markets and Finance. She joined Wharton Women’s Evolve Commitee in Spring 2025. Around campus, Ashley is involved in various organizations where she holds board positions in Black Wharton and the Black Student League. She is also a volunteer for the Penn Reading Initiative. In her free time, she loves going to restaurants, watching movies, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Prisha Arora
Prisha Arora (Class of 2028) is from Punjab, India, and is pursuing a BS in Economics at the Wharton School with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate. She joined Wharton Women her freshman spring as a member of the Evolve Committee. Outside of Wharton Women, Prisha is actively involved as a Project Lead with Wharton Asia Exchange, where she explores global real estate and strategy consulting. Beyond academics, she is part of Wharton Management Club, Wharton Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club, and PENNaach. In her free time, Prisha enjoys photography and visual storytelling, exploring new cuisines, and experimenting with fashion design.
Millie Briones-Sausa
Millie Briones-Sausa (Class of 2026) is from Oakland, CA, pursuing a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. She joined Wharton Women in her sophomore fall on the Evolve Committee. Outside of Wharton Women, Millie is a TA for a financial literacy course, serves as Communications Co-Chair of Penn for Immigrant Rights, and is part of REACH, where she contributes to marketing and business initiatives. In her free time, you can find her exploring new coffee shops, spending time with her dog, or watching a good movie.
Evely Carbonell
Evely Carbonell (Class of 2028) is from Miami, FL, originally born in Cuba, and is on the pre-law track, pursuing a major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a minor in Legal Studies and History. She joined Wharton Women in her freshman spring through the Catalyst program. Outside of Wharton Women, Evely is involved with the Unidos Pre-Law Association, Penn’s Cuban American Undergraduate Student Association, serves as an English tutor for Ukrainian students, and mentors through the Gateway Student Mentorship Program. She is also a legal intern at T.W.S.L.Y, a startup founded at Brown University. In her free time, she enjoys FaceTiming her family, making friendship bracelets, and listening to podcasts.
Ndioba Fall
Ndioba Fall (Class of 2029) is from Worcester, Massachusetts and plans on concentrating in AI and Finance with a minor in Computer Science. She joined Wharton Women’s Evolve Committee her freshman fall semester. Outside of Wharton Women, Ndioba is involved in Black Wharton Consulting, the University Honor Council, Product Space, and Joseph Wharton Scholars. In her free time, you can find her playing badminton, spending time with her nephew and nieces, or listening to music.
Akhila Guttikonda
Akhila Guttikonda (C’26) from Johns Creek, GA and is studying Neuroscience and Nutrition Science with a minor in Healthcare Management. She joined Wharton Women her freshman year as a member of the Evolve Committee. Outside of Wharton Women, she is involved with the WiNSS, WUHC, Penn Bioethics Journal, and Pipeline. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philly and spending time with friends and family.
Aanya Khanderia
Aanya Khanderia (W‘28 & C’28) is from Flanders, NJ, and is studying Finance and Biology through the Life Sciences and Management Program. Aanya joined Wharton Women in the Spring of her freshman year as a member of Evolve and is excited to contribute her efforts toward elevating Wharton Women’s DEI platform. Aside from Wharton Women, Aanya is an Analyst for the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club’s Investments Committee, a member of the LSM Student Advisory Board, a TA for the LSM Educational Pipeline Program, an Equity Analyst at Penn Growth Equity, and a Wharton Undergraduate Cohorts Leader. In her free time, Aanya enjoys playing tennis, going on hikes, and exploring coffee shops in Philly.
Grace Liang
Grace Liang (W’28), originally from Auckland, NZ, is studying Finance and Entrepreneurship with a French minor. She joined Wharton Women’s Evolve committee in her freshman fall semester. At Penn, she’s also involved in JWS, Wharton Hedge Fund Club, Growth Equity at Penn, Wharton Retail, and The WALK fashion magazine. Outside of school, she enjoys philosophy, art, exploring new cultures, traveling, and hiking.
Ava Mir
Ava Mir (Class of 2027) is from Long Island, NY and is on a pre-law track, pursuing a major in Political Science (International Relations concentration) with a minor in Legal Studies and History. She joined Wharton Women her Freshman fall, and has been involved with the Evolve committee ever since! Outside of Wharton Women, Ava has been involved with ILMUNC (Ivy League Model UN), the Penn International Affairs Association, the Legal Humanities Fellowship, Music Business at Penn, and more. She currently works with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and a startup app dedicated to fostering inclusion and accessibility for immigrant communities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside, making music, and trying new foods.
Anika Sapra
Anika Sapra (W’28) is from Philadelphia, PA and is studying Finance and ESG in Wharton. She joined Wharton Women’s Evolve Committee in Fall 2024. Outside of Wharton Women, she is involved in SIC, The Signal Society, The Daily Pennsylvanian and WUEC. Outside of school, she enjoys art, writing, music and trying new cuisines.
Zahra Vakil
Zahra Vakil (W’28), from Dubai, UAE, is studying Finance and OIDD with a minor in Consumer Psychology. She joined Wharton Women’s Evolve committee in her freshman fall semester. At Penn, she’s also involved in Wharton Undergraduate Consulting Club, Violet Quaker, Wharton Private Equity and Venture Capital Club, Wharton STEP and Cohorts. Outside of school, she enjoys debating, traveling, and playing table tennis.