Wharton Women Business Conference
WWBC 2023
The Wharton Women Business Conference is our biggest event of the spring semester. Learn from high-profile women leaders in business as they share experiences and advice gained during their careers. Previous keynote speakers have included Kat Cole (President and COO of Focus Brands, former CEO of Cinnabon), Deborah Fine (CCO of Modell’s Sporting Goods & former CEO of Victoria’s Secret PINK), and Michelle Kelly (EVP of Brand Distribution, Marketing, & Merchandising at Lilly Pulitzer). There will also be a panel featuring women from a variety of industries, including retail, finance, entertainment, and tech. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, a LinkedIn photoshoot, goodie bags, and an afternoon mingling with the speakers and fellow Wharton Women members!
2024 Committee
Su Ah Kim
Su Ah Kim (Class of 2026) is from Monterey, CA and is concentrating in Finance and Healthcare Management. She joined Wharton Women her freshmen fall and served as a member of the Pro-Bono Consulting committee, where she helped provide recommendations to a Philly-based women nonprofit seeking greater grant funding. She then served as the 2023 VP of Membership Development where she successfully increased membership engagement by bringing innovation to Wharton Women’s traditions and maintaining balance between pre-professional and social events. In just over a year, Wharton Women has provided Su Ah with valuable relationships and experiences which she will treasure throughout her time at Penn and beyond, and she is incredibly grateful to take on a new role and see what this year has in store for Wharton Women. Outside of Wharton Women, Su Ah is a member of the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club, Penn Student Government, Renewal College Fellowship, and a WH1010 TA. In her free time, she enjoys watching sunsets, running outdoors, and exploring new food scenes. Feel free to reach out with any questions to suahkim1@wharton.upenn.edu.
Tayida Chaiyakiturajai
Tayida Chaiyakiturajai (Class of 2026) is from Bangkok, Thailand and plans to pursue a double concentration in Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Consumer Psychology. She joined Wharton Women her Freshman Spring as one of the Speakers Chair for the WWBC. Outside of Wharton Women, Tayida is involved with MUSE Generalist Consulting, WITG, and PennThai. In her free time, you can catch Tayida baking, shopping, and exploring Philly restaurants.
Raina Pietrzak
Raina Pietrzak (class of 2027) joined Wharton Women her Freshman Spring as one of the Logistics Chairs for the WWBC to help strategize the most effective and engaging conference for Wharton Women. She can’t wait to organize an event to help connect Penn students with inspiring Female Leaders and with other passionate students. Raina is originally from Dallas, Texas and plans to double concentrate in Finance and Marketing in the Wharton School. At Penn, Raina is also a Heptathlete on the Varsity Track & Field team, a member of WAA, and a part of the Chi Omega Sorority. In her free time, Raina enjoys traveling, rock climbing, painting, and meeting new people. Please feel free to reach out to her to connect about WW or anything else - she would love to hear from you at (rainasp@wharton.upenn.edu)!