Women in Leadership Alumnae - Berkeley Haas

From Interest to Impact: Serving on Boards
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Exclusive 1-hour virtual event where seasoned professionals share practical tips and insider advice on how to serve, and succeed, on boards.
Calling all UC Berkeley Haas Alumni!
Are you ready to elevate your impact and influence? Have you considered board service but aren’t sure where to begin? This is your opportunity to gain invaluable insights from seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated the world of non-profit boards.
In this dynamic conversation, our panelists will share:

What boards are seeking when evaluating members
Firsthand accounts of triumphs, challenges, and the realities of board service
Actionable advice to enhance your candidacy

What makes this event a must-attend:

Small group setting to drive engagement and networking with panelists
Convenient, 60-minute Zoom meeting
Opportunity to meet accomplished professionals who have held multiple impactful board position

The event will be structured as a moderated panel with our three panelists, followed by an audience Q&A. Don’t miss this chance to propel your career and impact forward!

Reclaim your Ambitions: A Sustainable Approach to Thriving
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pleasanton, CA, Pleasanton, CA, United States
Workshop Description
Ready to move beyond the myth of work-life balance and create a more intentional approach to achieving your goals?
Join Haas alum and life-work strategist Kathy Oneto for a transformative interactive workshop inspired by her new book: “Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work.”
Sustainable Ambition offers a refreshing, grounded approach to pursuing meaningful goals without sacrificing your well-being. It’s a permission slip to redefine success on your own terms. The book is both practical and personal — a guide for professionals who want to keep making an impact and make space for life outside of work.
What You’ll Experience:

Interactive exercises to align your Right Ambition at the Right Time with the Right Effort
A practical framework to evaluate your current ambitions and identify what truly motivates you
Strategies to manage the tensions between competing goals and make courageous choices
Practical tools to prioritize across life and work without compromising your well-being

You’ll Leave With:
Clarity on what success means to you — not society’s definition
A personalized approach to pace your ambitions sustainably
Tools to dial in your effort and avoid the overextension-exhaustion cycle
This isn’t about doing more or finding perfect balance. It’s about becoming consciously ambitious and creating space for both meaningful work and a fulfilling life.
Use this carved-out time to pause, reflect, and design an approach to your goals that energizes rather than depletes you — so you can pursue what matters most with more joy, peace, and ease.
Details:
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Private home on a golf course in Pleasanton
EXACT ADDRESS WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTERED GUESTS A DAY BEFORE THE EVENT
Cost: $75 for a 2.5 hour interactive workshop among other Haas female alums in a beautiful surrounding
Snacks and drinks are included.
Signed copies of the book will be available at the event at a discounted price of $20.
Learn more: https://sustainableambition.com/books
For questions or more information on the event, please email Dimple Malkani.
Kathy Short Bio:
Kathy Oneto is an executive and life-work coach, speaker, and facilitator whose mission is to help ambitious individuals, organizations, and teams explore how to live and work differently for greater personal success, satisfaction, and sustainability. She is also a strategy executive who bridges her two worlds, applying strategic thinking to life and work planning and management.
She is the founder of Sustainable Ambition®, host of the Sustainable Ambition podcast, and author of the book, “Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work” (June 2025).
She holds an MBA from the UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a B.S. in commerce from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School.
Kathy lives in San Francisco with her husband and the fog.

WILA Mentorship Day
2025-08-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
As part of the new WILA Mentorship Network initiative, we are thrilled to announce the inaugural Mentorship Day on Friday, August 29th. 20+ experienced mentors will be offering 1:1 virtual mentor sessions throughout the day. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with distinguished women leaders in your field for guidance and advice.
How It Works:

Visit the WILA Mentorship Network website.
Browse the Mentor Directory: Explore detailed mentor profiles to find the best match for you.
Go to Mentorship Day Session Sign up: Select the mentor and time slot that works for you—remember, each slot only allows one space and is first-come, first-served!
Wait for confirmation: After you sign up, you will receive an email confirmation. Your mentor will contact you directly before the event with your meeting link and details.

The deadline to sign up is 12 pm on Sunday, August 24.

Book Mentor Session Now

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Ma.
With gratitude and excitement,
The WILA team
P.S. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out this application form. The enrollment for the upcoming Mentorship Day is closed. However, you will be invited to future mentorship events and be featured in the Mentor Directory.

Product Management Circles - August 20th
2025-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are you a Berkeley Haas alumna in Product Management? Join PM Circles with Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA)—a monthly virtual gathering designed to connect you with fellow PMs, share insights, and navigate challenges in a supportive, peer-led environment.
Held on the third Wednesday of each month, PM Circles bring together small groups of women to discuss topics such as upskilling in product management, team dynamics, and maintaining work-life balance. Each 60-minute session is guided by a facilitator to help foster thoughtful, productive conversation.
Previous attendees will receive early access to registration before each event opens to the broader WILA community. We’re intentionally keeping these circles small to encourage deeper connections, and repeat participation is encouraged as we build a strong, peer-based community over time.

WILA Product Management Circle - June 18th
2025-06-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online

WILA Story Salon with Renee Yao
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Walnut Creek
WILA Story Salon with Renee Yao
Wednesday, May 28 | 5:30–7:45 PM | Walnut Creek
Join us for a special evening of connection and inspiration at our inaugural WILA Story Salon.
In this intimate gathering, we’ll sit down for a fireside chat with Renee Yao, a Haas undergraduate alumna and current MBA candidate in the Berkeley Haas EWMBA program. Renee brings over a decade of experience across the technology and healthcare sectors, and currently leads ecosystem development for Healthcare and Life Sciences at NVIDIA.
But her story is much more than a career trajectory — it’s a rich, deeply personal journey where professional milestones and life-changing personal decisions have shaped and influenced each other in unexpected ways. Her story offers a powerful perspective on resilience, personal growth, and redefining success on her own terms.
About the WILA Story Salons
The WILA Story Salon series brings women of the Haas community together for real conversations about leadership, growth, and navigating change in our professional and personal lives. Through storytelling and shared experience, we aim to build stronger connections and celebrate the journeys that shape who we are.
Additional Information
This event is open exclusively to Haas alumnae and will be held at a private residence in Walnut Creek. The exact address will be shared with registered attendees before the event. Snacks and beverages will be served.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening.

Women in Leadership Conference: Leading With Purpose
2025-03-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of California Berkeley | Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
Join us on Friday, March 7th in Spieker Forum for the 2025 Women in Leadership Conference: Leading with Purpose! This year’s event will explore how aligning personal values with professional goals can drive meaningful career fulfillment and leadership impact. Through engaging panels, fireside chats, and networking sessions, we’ll dive deep into topics like balancing family and career, purpose-driven leadership, and fostering authenticity at work.
Your purchase includes a full day of programming and networking, breakfast and lunch, a swag bag of products from brands we love that are actively empowering women, and more.
If you cannot attend the event but would still like to support the Haas Women in Leadership organization, please consider a donation option instead!

WILA Learning Lounge: AI in Leadership
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join UC Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership (WILA) for an exclusive, AI-focused event designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. This interactive session will feature leading AI experts who will share insights on responsible AI, practical business solutions, and leadership strategies in an AI-driven world. With a mix of presentations, live demonstrations, and peer discussions, you’ll gain actionable tools to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and drive meaningful business transformation.
This intimate 60-minute Zoom event, limited to just 30 participants, offers a unique opportunity for Haas Alumni to explore AI’s strategic value, ethical considerations, and career opportunities. Hear from industry leaders in cybersecurity, SaaS, generative AI, and career transformation, and connect with like-minded professionals passionate about integrating AI into leadership and business practices. Secure your spot now—registration is on a first-come, first-served basis!

Featured Speakers:
Kavita Rasal
Kavita Rasal is a seasoned technology leader with 16+ years of experience in building high-performance engineering teams across SaaS companies. She is the Co-founder & CTO of MyTown AI, a GovTech startup enabling smarter decision-making for small towns, and the Founder of LightRoute Ventures LLC, an AI studio developing MVPs for startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Previously, as Co-founder & CTO of thePerks.ai, Kavita led the development of an AI-first product for D2C brands, enhancing customer retention and predicting buying behavior. Before her entrepreneurial journey, she was Director of Software Engineering at Amperity, where she led $50M ARR product engineering teams for
Customer Identity and Customer360. She also pioneered the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) reducing total cost of implementation for customers.
Earlier, at Workday, Kavita scaled teams across North America and Ireland, expanded the DaaS platform team, driving $80M in subscription renewals, and grew Framework engineering and QA teams to support Fortune 100 customers. Kavita is passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation, leading strategic greenfield teams, and building from the ground up. With a strong startup mindset, she excels at taking ideas from 0 to 1, leading cross-functional initiatives, and executing technical roadmaps to drive innovation and scalability.
Kavita holds an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a Master’s in Computer Science from Western Michigan University.
Gurpreet Kaur Khalsa
A seasoned product leader and AI safety advocate, Gurpreet is currently driving Generative AI security initiatives at Palo Alto Networks. With a Master’s in Information Science from UC Berkeley and a Computer Science background, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to the cybersecurity landscape. Her journey spans from engineering roles at Avaya, where she secured a USPTO patent, to product management at SS&C Eze, showcasing her evolution from technical innovation to product strategy.
Her experience as a Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley, teaching courses ranging from SaaS applications to Cognitive Science, demonstrates her dedication to sharing knowledge and shaping future tech leaders.
She excels in bridging complex technical challenges with strategic business solutions, while maintaining a strong focus on making AI systems trustworthy and secure.
Jesse Manders
Jesse Manders is a senior product manager of generative AI at Amazon (AWS), and a Berkeley Haas EWMBA graduate in 2022. His experience in AI started just before the rise of ChatGPT, where he worked in data curation and labeling for traditional machine learning such as autonomous vehicles and image recognition. Now, he leads product development for generative AI evaluation products that ensure AWS’s customers’ new tools powered by large language models (LLMs) such as copilots, chat assistants, and agents are accurate and responsible. Prior to Amazon, Jesse held engineering team leadership roles at Apple and Lumileds, and was a senior scientist in a Silicon Valley consumer electronics startup. Besides his cherished MBA from Haas, he has an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Florida in Materials Science and Engineering, and a BS in Physics from Miami University.

WILA Product Management Circles
2025-02-22 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Are you a Berkeley Haas alumna in Product Management? PM Circles at Women in Leadership Alumna (WILA) offers a unique opportunity to connect with other PMs, share insights, and tackle common challenges in a supportive, peer-led environment.
PM Circles bring together small groups of women to discuss topics such as upskilling in product management, navigating team dynamics, and maintaining a healthy work life balance.
The product circle will be virtual and will be led by a facilitator, who helps guide the conversation and ensures meaningful discussions. Each session will be 60 minutes.
Session 1: Feb 18 (Tue) 5:30PM – 6:30PM PST (link)
Session 2: Feb 22 (Sat) 8:00AM – 9:00AM PST (link)
For questions, contact: Katie Li at katieli@berkeley.edu or Sampada Chavan at sampada.chavan@gmail.com

Up Close with Taylor Marcus, Head of Business Development, Berkeley SkyDeck
2025-01-30 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Menlo Park
Berkeley Haas WILA and Silicon Valley Chapter are pleased to co-host an intimate dinner and conversation with EWMBA alum Taylor Marcus.
Join us for an intimate evening with Taylor Marcus, Head of Business Development at Berkeley SkyDeck and a seasoned tech industry leader. Drawing from her remarkable 15-year journey at Google and YouTube, followed by leadership roles at Instagram and startups, Taylor will share insights on navigating career transitions from Big Tech to entrepreneurial ventures. She’ll discuss how she’s approached career decisions through the lens of learning, impact, and personal fulfillment, including her current role fostering innovation in Berkeley’s startup ecosystem.
Learn how Taylor has embraced being “comfortable with uncomfortable” while leading first-of-kind initiatives across video advertising, creator ecosystems, and AI-powered platforms. She’ll offer perspectives on career transformation, inspired by “From Strength to Strength,” and discuss how different types of success can become meaningful at different life stages. With her experience spanning product development, business partnerships, and ecosystem building at companies like Google, Instagram, and now Berkeley SkyDeck, Taylor brings a unique view on finding opportunities that align with both professional growth and personal values.
Come be part of this intimate dinner and conversation with a fellow Berkeley Haas alumna who continues to push boundaries and redefine success.
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: $40 (inclusive of dinner and beverages)
Venue Location: Menlo Park
Space is limited. No walk-ins. The name and address of the venue will be emailed to you once your registration is confirmed.
Questions? Contact Deepti Patibandla pdeepti@gmail.com or Ilyse Pender ilyse.pender@gmail.com
About the Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect Series: We bring together women for an intimate discussion with a Berkeley Haas alumna executive to learn about her journey as a woman in leadership. Be inspired with high quality discussions, personal Q&A, and valuable networking with attendees. Given the limited space, priority is given to Berkeley Haas alumnae.
Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a worldwide network of Berkeley Haas alumnae committed to fostering a community that celebrates and amplifies the power of bringing women together. Our mission is to create a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on topics aligned with their professional and personal journey, that is anchored by women finding strength, support, and inspiration in one another. WILA has been awarded the 2022 Affinity Group of the Year by the Haas School of Business.
Since its founding in 2001, the Silicon Valley Chapter has consistently delivered regular professional and social events to keep alumni in the South Bay connected to Berkeley Haas. The mission of the chapter is to create a strong, lifelong connection to the school by building a community of engaged alumni in Silicon Valley. It was awarded the Regional Chapter of the Year in 2023.

WILA Dinner Connect: Launching & Funding Your Startup
2024-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Mateo, CA, San Mateo, CA
Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect: In Conversation with Christine Tao, BS 2001 and Catherine Jhung, MBA 2011
Curious about what it takes to start your own company and land venture funding for it? Join us for a discussion with Christine Tao and Catherine Jhung.
Christine is the founder & CEO of Sounding Board, a tech platform for scalable leadership coaching & mentoring, and Catherine is a Senior Managing Director at Hercules Capital, the largest non-bank venture debt fund, with over $4 Billion in assets under management.
Sounding Board is one of <3% of female-founded, VC-backed companies, raising nearly $50M from top-tier investors. Catherine is one of the few female, late-stage technology investors, and leads an investment team that is both gender and ethnically diverse. Both share a passion for increasing the representation of women and under-represented groups in leadership roles in male-dominated industries.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $40 (inclusive of light dinner and beverages)
Venue: San Mateo, CA 94401 (Venue shared after registration
Space is limited. No walk-ins.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Questions? Contact Deepti Patibandla, MBA 10, pdeepti@gmail.com or Abha Bhagat, MBA 10, abha_bhagat@berkeley.edu
About the Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect Series: At each dinner, we present Berkeley Haas alumnae who are seasoned executives to share a part of their journey as women in leadership. The intimate session facilitates high quality discussions, is ideal for personal Q&A with the speakers, and presents a valuable networking opportunity with other attendees. Given the limited space, priority is given to Haas alumnae.
Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a worldwide network of Berkeley Haas alumnae committed to fostering a community that celebrates and amplifies the power of bringing women together. Our mission is to create a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on topics aligned with their professional and personal journey, that is anchored by women finding strength, support, and inspiration in one another. WILA has been awarded the 2022 Affinity Group of the Year by Berkeley Haas .

Non-Profit & Government Boards Panel
2024-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco
Join us for an evening of networking and a fantastic panel discussion on nonprofit and government boards, with Haas alumnae sharing their experiences and expertise.
Panelists:
Wendy McCall (Moderator)
City Commissioner for the City of San Mateo (Moderator)
Safia Fasah
Board Chair, Oakland School of Arts
Marina Mamer
Board Member, Brazil at Silicon Valley
Vandana Bharvani
Founder & Board Member, The Fishbowl Challenge
Shantini Munthree
Board Chair, Grand Canyon Conservancy
Click here for more information about panelists.
Purchase tickets here.
The event address will be shared with registered attendees the week of the event.

Women In Leadership 2024 Conference: Leading With Resilience
2024-02-24 | University of California Berkeley | Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
This year’s Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Conference serves as a celebration of all of the extraordinary women who have shown and led with remarkable resilience in all aspects of their lives – the personal, the professional and the physical. Through tactical workshops, story-sharing, and keynotes from industry-leading professionals, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of the women pioneers who came before us, highlight the many ways that women are leading with resilience today, and work to build our future as impactful leaders in our own right.

The conference will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Haas School of Business. There will be an optional evening event on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Ivy Room in Albany, CA.
All are welcome. Gaining more exposure to gender issues makes everyone a more effective business leader. We are designing the conference to provide space for meaningful conversation and action steps for a diverse set of attendees, including those who don’t identify as women and non-Haas students.

This event is hosted by Women In Leadership student club.

Confirmed speakers:

Yasi Baiani | Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer @ Raya

Lisen Stromberg | CEO and Co-Founder @ PrismWork

Sangeeta Chakraborty | Chief Revenue Officer @ Miro

Kathy Chou | Senior Vice President, SaaS Engineering @ Nutanix

The full list of speakers and agenda will be released soon!
Note about ticket types:
All attendees are required to hold a valid ticket in their name. Please select the correct ticket type, based on the category in which you fall:

WiL Member: current due-paying members of the Haas Women in Leadership club.
Haas Student (non-WiL member): current Haas students who are not due-paying WiL members.
Haas Affiliated: alumni, staff, and faculty of Berkeley Haas.
General Admission: all other attendees not included in one of the categories above.

We will be checking for proper identification and WiL membership status for all attendees who purchase a WiL member, Haas student, or Haas-affiliated ticket.

WIL 2024 Conference Story Slam
2024-02-23 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA, 94706, United States
Join us for an evening of personal stories around resiliency, vulnerability, and community-building in the face of systemic challenges.
In partnership with the Berkeley Haas Women In Leadership Student Club.

Dinner Connect: In Conversation with Danielle Ritter
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Foster City, CA, United States
Join Danielle Ritter and fellow Berkeley Haas alumni for an intimate dinner and conversation. Hear about Danielle’s journey from being an Associate at PwC to becoming the first employee and leader of internal audit for Instacart.

Haasie Alumnae Marketers Coming Together
2023-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Walnut Creek
This one is for the Marketers! Do you work in Marketing and are looking for a sounding board or inspiration? Or were laid off from a Marketing position and looking to secure your next senior role in the arena? The current economic downturn has especially affected Marketing and WILA would like to harness the amazing power of our network to bring us all together to share notes and enable Haasies help Haasies on June 29, Thursday, in an intimate in-person gathering.
In addition to networking with like-minded Marketers, we’ll open up with our very own Noa Elan who has over a decade of experience in Growth and Marketing across functions (product marketing, lifecycle marketing, content, brand) and a variety of industries with brands like P&G, Adobe, Square and Lyft. Noa is most passionate about helping people grow to their full potential. Her superpower is helping people tell their personal story, define their own superpowers, imagine what’s possible for themselves and take the first step towards achieving their dreams. Noa will take us through some powerful exercises to help us identify and own who we are and where we want to go.
This is an IN-PERSON event that will be held in Walnut Creek, CA on Thursday, June 29th from 6-9 p.m. exclusively for female/non-binary alumnae that have graduated from any of the Haas programs.
Please register through the eventbrite link and we will inform you of the exact location via email shortly. There is a registration charge of $15 per person. Please RSVP by Monday June 26th. No Refunds.

Haas WILA Hike in Marin
2023-06-11 08:45 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tennessee Valley Trailhead, 701 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, United States
Join fellow Haas women alums for a dose of nature and good conversation with a hike in Marin!
The hike will be ~4 miles (some flat, some hills) at a leisurely pace. Rest assured no one will be left behind! Whether you’re an avid hiker or just getting started, all Haas alumnae are welcome.
Please bring your own water, snacks, sunscreen, and hat.
Meet at the picnic tables near the restrooms at the trailhead (picture below) at 8:45 AM. The hike will start promptly at 9:00 AM. The hike leader Jean Brinker will be wearing Cal gear. Feel free to call or text her with questions (504) 250-4959.
Note, if the parking lot is full, there is normally ample parking along Tennessee Valley Road leading to the parking lot.

Navigating through Career Transitions
2023-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Redwood City, 390 Bridge Pkwy Suite 250, Redwood City
Many of us have just been through or are in the middle of rethinking career and life, and many of us are juggling with family and well-being. How do we take all these in? Is having-it-all even possible? What values and impact do we bring to ourselves, our family and our communities?
Come discuss with Emily!
Emily Lin, MBA 2010. She’s a mom of two, a multi-career switcher, a business owner, and a semi-pro dancer and pianist. Her past experience includes strategy consultant with McKinsey, brand management with Procter & Gamble, product management with Zynga and Tango, and now financial business owner with Transamerica Financial Advisors.
Whether you are looking for perspectives on career transition, potential career in financial industry, starting your own business, or work-life-integration, you don’t want to miss this event!
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Deepti Patibandla – pdeepti@gmail.com

WILA Dinner Connect | Sonal Sinha, MBA 2011 Partner of PwC
2023-03-08 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Menlo Park
Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect
In Conversation with Sonal Sinha, MBA 2011, PwC Partner, Cloud and Digital, Consulting Solutions
Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is pleased to host a private evening with accomplished Berkeley Haas alumna and PwC Partner, Sonal Sinha.
Hear about Sonal’s leadership journey in cloud innovation, engineering and technology transformation at Visa, Google and driving industry solutions at a start-up, as well as her experience in consulting at KPMG and PwC. Most importantly, Sonal will share how she has integrated her career with well-being and raising a family. Sonal is passionate about diversity, mentorship, women in tech and giving back to the community and helping children and families in need, serving on the Board of the YMCA Silicon Valley.
Come join Sonal and fellow Haas alumnae for an intimate dinner and conversation.
WILA is partnering with Strawberry Creek Ventures to host this event.
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 5:30-9:00pm
Cost: $45 ((inclusive of light dinner and beverages)

Venue: 1600 El Camino Real, Ste. 250, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Register here
Space is limited. No walk-ins. The address of the venue will be emailed to you once your registration is confirmed.
Questions? Contact Tricia Tran, BS 99, triciaptran@berkeley.edu or Abha Bhagat, EWMBA 10, abha_bhagat@berkeley.edu
About the Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect Series: We bring together women for an intimate discussion with a Berkeley Haas alumna executive to learn about her journey as a woman in leadership. Be inspired with high quality discussions, personal Q&A, and valuable networking with attendees. Given the limited space, priority is given to Haas alumnae.
Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a worldwide network of Berkeley Haas alumnae committed to fostering a community that celebrates and amplifies the power of bringing women together. Our mission is to create a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on topics aligned with their professional and personal journey, that is anchored by women finding strength, support, and inspiration in one another. WILA has been awarded the 2022 Affinity Group of the Year by Berkeley Haas.

Navigating through Change: Balance & Flexibility in an ever-changing world
2023-02-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
An interactive workshop to help you navigate through change both professionally and personally.
Please join the Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) for an intimate discussion on a very relevant topic for all of us – Navigating through change.
When the world around us is ever-changing, what remains within our control? Join this interactive workshop to explore how the many roles you take on – both professional and personal – inform your values and guide you forward. Bring pen and paper to take notes, and be ready to connect, share, and forge new relationships with other Haas alumnae. This workshop will be facilitated by Jessica Wan, MBA 2010, Leadership & Executive Coach.
Jessica Wan (FTMBA 2010) is an executive & leadership coach who spent nearly two decades working as a marketing leader in tech, startups, and arts organizations. She helps leaders in the workplace navigate change, build thriving teams, and lean into their authentic leadership style. Alongside her business career, she’s also performed for 20+ years as a singer of opera, art song, and musical theatre. Jessica hosts a podcast called The Ampersand Manifesto, in which she interviews people who straddle two different worlds, such as medicine & music, law & fitness, startups & theatre.
LinkedIn profile: Jessica Wan
Register: Link to register
Please contact WILA Board members pdeepti@gmail.com with any questions.
If you cant join this time, no worries. Stay connected with us by joining the mailing list here (https://wila.haasalumni.org/) and we will keep you posted on future meetups.
Launched in 2021, Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a network of Haas alumnae committed to creating a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on their professional and personal journey.

Haas Female Alumni Networking in the East Bay
2022-11-30 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtue + Vice, 267 Hartz Ave, Danville, CA, 94526, United States
Berkeley Haas Female Alums unite for holiday fun and networking to learn about WILA and build bonds with those in and around the East Bay!
Event Details:

Haas Female Alums unite for some pre-holiday fun and networking to learn about WILA and build bonds with those in and around the East Bay!
Please join the Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) affinity group for a Happy Hour at a Wine Bar in Danville to reconnect and bond with other fellow Haas female alums. Also, come learn more about WILA and help us celebrate our recent winning of the Haas Affinity Group of the Year 2022 award!
We will have the whole bar area to ourselves at Virtue + Vice in Downtown Danville starting at 5:30 p.m. . We will wrap up after a couple of hours and having dinner there together afterwards is always an option.
Please register soon as space is limited and spread the word to your fellow female Haasies!
Please note any food and drinks will be self-funded.
Please contact WILA Co-VP Dimple Mathradas at dm2145@berkeley.edu with any questions.
Launched in 2021, Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a network of Haas alumnae committed to creating a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on their professional and personal journey.
Eventbrite Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haas-female-alumni-networking-in-the-east-bay-tickets-467894814987

WILA Webinar on Coping with Financial Stress
2022-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
WILA Webinar
Please join the Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) for a discussion on Coping with Financial Stress.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Emily Lin, FTMBA 10, Senior Director at Dream Builder Financial. She will share tips on navigating through individual financial situations, and share ideas for coping with financial stressors.
About Emily Lin
Emily is a Registered Investment Representative who specializes in holistic financial planning especially in risk management, family and asset protection, education funding and retirement planning. She has been helping clients in multiple states throughout the United States, and leading a team of 100+ for financial education and services.
Event Registration & Location
Click here to register on eventbrite.
The event will be virtual. A link will be shared after registration.
Event Questions
Contact: WILA Board Member Deepti Patibandia pdeepti@gmail.com

WILA Meetup in Menlo Park
2022-06-17 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) for an intimate time to reconnect or get to know fellow Haas alumnae

About this event

Please join the Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) for an intimate time to reconnect or get to know fellow Haas alumnae and learn more about WILA.

REGISTER on Eventbrite

Space is limited as we have a set reservation, so please register soon. Please note any food will be self-funded.
Please contact WILA Board members Deepti Patibandia pdeepti@gmail.com or Abha Bhagat abha_bhagat@mba.berkeley.edu with any questions.
If you cant join this time, no worries. Stay connected with us by joining the mailing list here wila.haasalumni.org and we will keep you posted on future meetups.
Launched in 2021, Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a network of Haas alumnae committed to creating a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on their professional and personal journey.

WILA Dinner Connect | Mary Yee, BS'98 CEO of Tatcha
2022-06-07 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco
Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect
In Conversation with Mary Yee, BS 98, Chief Executive Officer of TATCHA
Purpose-driven leadership to meaningfully innovate for transformational growth
Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is pleased to host a private evening with accomplished Haas alumnae and Chief Executive Officer of Tatcha, Mary Yee. Hear about Mary’s brand and leadership journey from retail, gaming and now as CEO of the award-winning Japanese skincare company, Tatcha, a Unilever Prestige brand.
Register for the event on Evenbrite.
Space is limited to 9 attendees. No walk-in’s. The name and address of the restaurant will be emailed to you once your registration is confirmed.
About the Berkeley Haas WILA Dinner Connect Series. At each dinner, we present Berkeley Haas alumnae who are seasoned executives to share a part of their journey as women in leadership. The intimate session facilitates high quality discussions, is ideal for personal Q&A with the speakers, and presents a valuable networking opportunity with other attendees. Given the limited space, priority is given to Haas alumnae.
Questions? Contact Tricia Tran, BS 99, triciaptran@berkeley.edu or Abha Bhagat, EWMBA 10, abha_bhagat@berkeley.edu

WILA Pizza Brunch in San Diego
2022-05-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Urbn One Paseo, 12895 Paseo Village Way, Suite 1200, San Diego, CA, 92130, United States
Register at the Event Website by Tuesday May 10, 2022. Berkeley Haas alumnae and current students are welcome to register.

Berkeley Haas Alumni Conference
2022-04-30 08:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
WILA will be at the Berkeley Haas Alumni Conference!
Come visit us at the WILA table in the Bank of America Forum at 12:00 pm during the Lunch & Berkeley Haas Alumni Benefits Expo.

WILA Dinner in London
2022-04-29 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Brunswick House Restaurant, 30 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LG, United Kingdom
Join us for an intimate dinner in London at the Brunswick House Restaurant on Friday April 29th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm BST to celebrate the launch of the first ever Berkeley Haas women group – Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA).
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We are lucky to have WILA’s Co-Vice President and Board Member Dimple Mathradas visiting London from the Bay Area to host this event during Haas’ Alumni Reunion Weekend to bring the Cal vibe to the UK.
We look forward to kicking off the long weekend by:

Bonding with fellow female Haas Alums in a beautiful atmosphere
Learning how WILA can support you in your career and life goals
Recruiting volunteers who would like to be involved in WILA globally
Celebrating everything that sits at the intersection of Female and Haas

Space is limited to the first 10 who register so please ensure that you are able to make it before registering and if you must cancel, please do so ASAP so we could accommodate those on the waitlist.
*Note: Dinner/drinks will be self-funded.
Contact for Questions:

WILA Board member Dimple Mathradas dm2145@berkeley.edu
HAN London Board Member Helen Fan yfan0430@gmail.com

Launched in 2021, Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) is a network of Haas alumnae committed to creating a space for women to have authentic and compassionate exchanges on their professional and personal journey. Please sign up on our website to join our mailing list to stay up to date on all things WILA.

WILA Brunch in San Francisco
2022-04-03 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sessions at the Presidio, 1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
This event is SOLD OUT! You can join the waiting list. The Berkeley Haas Women in Leadership Alumnae (WILA) will be holding an intimate brunch session to get to know fellow Haas alumnae and learn more about WILA. Space is limited as we have a set reservation, so please register soon. Please note brunch will be self-funded. Please contact WILA Board members Sahar Kleinman (saharkleinman@berkeley.edu) or Jean Brinker (jean_brinker@berkeley.edu) with any questions.

International Women's Day
2022-03-08
IWD 2022 campaign theme: #BreakTheBias
Imagine a gender equal world.
A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
A world where difference is valued and celebrated.
Together we can forge women’s equality.
Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.
