Message from the Deputy Dean

Being part of the Chicago Booth community is a highlight of my life, not only as the Deputy Dean, but as a very proud Booth alumna. I’ve been especially inspired by the amazing Booth women with whom I learned alongside and those I now see joining our community with every new class — incredible examples and champions of women leadership in business. Feeling supported as you take on the challenge and joy of an MBA is essential for a truly rewarding experience. From the professional development and recruiting preparation to personal wellness and social aspects, Chicago Booth is a school that ensures women and our allies are not only set up for success but are able to thrive. At the heart of our culture are people who care and invest in one another. It’s why student groups like Chicago Women in Business are the largest on campus and become such an integral component of your journey. We invite you to share in the special bond and strength that backs every Booth woman during the MBA program and throughout the entirety of her career.    

 

— Starr Marcello
Deputy Dean for MBA Programs, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

 

Beyond Booth

Chicago Booth is proud to work in partnership with the following associations to increase the number of women in our program, support our current students, offer fellowship awards, and provide mentorship and networking opportunities with other women in business:

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  • Selena Xia

    Forté Ambassador

    From Shanghai, China & Atlanta, GA

    Pre-Booth in Equity Research at Investment Bank
    Post Booth in Investment Management

    Selena is passionate about advancing the visibility and voice of women in finance. In her free time, she is a trained singer, 10-year meditation practitioner, avid hiker with her dog, and K-Pop dance enthusiast

    yxia6@chicagobooth.edu

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    Forté Ambassador

    From Atlanta, GA

    Pre-Booth as a medical student, nonprofit executive, and pediatric cardiology and implementation director at Epic
    Post- Booth in strategy consulting role in healthcare

    Puja is a Booth Healthcare Career Advisor, Obama Foundation Leaders Fellow, and a Booth Dance Co-Chair

    ptripura@chicagobooth.edu

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    Forté Ambassador

    From Mumbai, India & Atlanta, GA

    Pre-booth in Program Management within Tech + Healthcare
    Post-Booth in Strategy Consulting, with a focus on healthcare innovation and access

    Ayushi loves traveling, discovering new cafes, watching Formula 1, and dancing to Bollywood music!

    aagarwal@chicagobooth.edu