Executive Board 2018 Spring
Our board members work hard to ensure the club runs smoothly throughout the year. Among the many things we do, some include planning educational seminars, establishing corporate partnerships, and putting on events for our members.
Co Chief Executive Officer, Irene Kao is a senior (graduating May 2018) in Columbia College studying Financial Economics. She is from Los Angeles, California. After graduation she will be working at Credit Suisse in Investment Banking in the Healthcare group. She is also part of AOII Sorority, Columbia Ski & Snowboard Club. Some of her other interests include hospitality real estate and entrepreneurship.In her down time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, boxing, running.
Co Chief Executive Officer, Cathy is a junior (graduating in May 2019) in Columbia Engineering studying Operations Research: Financial Engineering concentration. Last summer, she worked at EY (Ernst & Young) Financial Services Advisory as an intern in Hong Kong with Columbia Experience Overseas program. She will be interning at Barclays in Investment Banking in New York this summer 2018. She is also passionate about trading stocks.
Chief Operating Officer, Angela is a junior (graduating in May 2019) in Columbia Engineering studying Applied Math. She is from Shanghai, China. In addition to SWS, she is also the Secretary of Tau Beta Pi, Engineering, Secretary of Association of Women in Math and student interviewer of Global Recruitment Committee. This summer, she will be interning as an investment banking analyst at RBC Capital Markets. Her favorite part of Smart Women Securities was meeting Warren Buffet!
Senior Advisor to Investment Team, Winnie is a senior at Barnard (Graduating December 2018) studying Econ and Math. In the past, she has worked at CIBC capital markets and after graduation, she will be working at Centerview Partners in M&A. FOr fun, she enjoys crossfit, hiking, singing, cooking, travelling and binge watching Game of Thrones (she finished all 7 seasons in a week!)
Co Chief Investment Officer, Dorothy is a junior (graduating in May 2019) in Barnard College studying Mathematics. She enjoys doing research. She also loves scuba diving and hiking. Her favorite part of SWS is that she met so many awesome people by joining SWS.
Co Chief Investment Officer, Jessica is a junior (graduating in May 2019) in Barnard College double major in Mathematics-Statistics and History. She is interested in working at a Travel Company, Retail Company, Assurance Company or Finance Related company. She is also part of Columbia Equestrian Team and Columbia Ski Club on campus. Some of her hobbies or interests include skiing, riding horses, films, and traveling.
Co Chief Research Officer, Ilise is a junior (graduating in May 2019) in Columbia College studying Financial Economics. She is from Lexington, Massachusetts. This summer, she will be interning at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Investment Banking. She is also part of Multicultural Business Association and Alpha Omicron Pi on campus. She also loves long-distance running, exploring NYC and trying new restaurants.
Co Chief Research Officer, Gargi is a junior (graduating in May 2019) in Columbia College studying Financial Economics with a minor in Statistics minor. She is from Indianapolis, Indiana. This summer she will be at Blackstone in Real Estate Private Equity. She loves weight lifting and exploring New York. Her favorite part about Smart Women Securities is definitely creating a network of strong, hardworking, passionate professional women who will go to have outstanding careers in finance.
Chief Marketing Officer, Kirsten is a junior (graduating in May 2019) in Columbia Engineering studying Operations Research: Financial Engineering concentration. She is from Shanghai, China. Last summer, she interned at Accenture in Shanghai as a consulting intern. This summer, she will be working at Goldman Sachs Engineering in Securities Data Intelligence team in New York. She is also a member of Gamma Phi Beta on campus. She loves watching movies, traveling and exploring New York City.
Chief Development Officer, Yasmeen is a sophomore (graduating in May 2020) in Columbia College studying Political Science. She is currently working as a Business Development Intern for Venture For America. She is also part of Multicultural Recruitment Committee and CU Black Pre-professional Society on campus. She loves kickboxing as her hobby.
Vice Executive Officer, Joanna is a sophomore (graduating May 2020) in Columbia Engineering studying Industrial Engineering. Last summer, she interned as a business analyst at Level Solar, a startup but she hopes for a career within investment banking. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, eating her way through NYC, watching Black Mirror, cooking and reading sci fi novels.
Vice Operating Officer, Ayesha is a sophomore (graduating May 2020) in Columbia Engineering studying Operations Research. She is a Current intern at a real estate finance speciality startup (Concord Commission Advance), and is interested in learning more about the stock market and even the rising cryptocurrency market. In her free time, she loves playing tennis and visiting restaurants all over New York.
Vice Investment Officer, Gabrielle is a junior (graduating May 2019) in Columbia College studying Political Science and Business management. Last summer, she worked as a Wealth Management Summer Analyst at United Wealth Management in Baton Rouge, LA and this summer she'll be working at Morgan Stanley as an Institutional Equity Summer Analyst. She loves running and playing volleyball & softball! She would also like to add that she's a proud New Orleanian!
Vice Research Officer, Alyssa is a sophomore (graduating May 2020) at Barnard studying English and History. She eventually wants a career within investment banking or corporate law and she enjoys playing the violin, reading, baking, and dogs. Fun fact: she travelled the furthest from her graduating class to get to college; she is from Kuala, Lumpur Malaysia.
Vice Marketing Officer, Michelle is a sophomore (graduating May 2020) in Columbia Engineering studying Operations Research. This summer, she will be doing Technology Consulting at Deloitte but she hopes to enter the sales and trading field. For fun, he enjoys photography and art and design.
Vice Development Officer, Shreya is a sophomore (graduating May 2020) in Columbia College studying Financial Economics. Last summer, she worked for a startup and she is currently doing research for a healthcare investment bank. On campus, she is also involved in Model UN and giving tours with URC and her favorite part about SWS is the fantastic network of women.