Alumni Communities Connection

Welcome to the Michigan Ross Women in Business Alumni Association! 

Our club was founded with a simple yet powerful purpose: to bring together the extraordinary women and friends of Ross to fulfill the school's mission of building a better world through business. Whether you graduated decades ago or just recently walked across the stage, you are part of a vibrant and supportive network that wants to celebrate your journey and invest in your continued growth.

This community is built on the spirit of Michigan, a commitment to excellence, and the belief that we are stronger together. Here, you’ll have opportunities to connect with fellow alumnae, share knowledge and experiences, mentor and support emerging leaders, and continue to learn long after leaving Ann Arbor.

Thank you for being part of the association. We hope to inspire, uplift, and drive meaningful impact. We can’t wait to see the many ways we will grow together, and we're looking forward to what's to come.
 

Go Blue!

Victoria Jasinksi and Karishma Patel
Presidents, Women in Business Alumni Association

Meet Our Leadership Board:

• Presidents: Victoria Jasinski  (BBA '16), and Karishma Patel (MBA '24)

• Vice President of Community: Priya Garg (MSCM '24), and Sarika Gupta (MBA '10)  

• Vice President of Mentorship: Lisa Gallagher (MBA '96), and Rebecca Callahan (MBA '03)

• Vice Presidents of Events: Jodi Levin (MM '20), and Samaakhya Pattem (MSCM '22)

• Vice Presidents of Marketing/Communications: Laura Allen (MBA '18), and Anna Recknagel (MM '23)
   

Wolverines Helping Wolverines

Community is at the heart of the Michigan Ross experience, sharing engagement resources that may be of interest.

• Learn more about the Michigan Ross Annual Fund  , Women in Business Scholarship Fund  and the  Women's Leadership Council Scholarship Endowment.

• Submit an alumni nomination for the Michigan Ross Alumni Awards recognizing the service and impact of extraordinary Michigan Ross alumni. (Submission Deadline: July 3, 2026, and the Awardees will be announced Fall 2026)​
   

Women in Business Alumni Association Events

There are no events at this time, check back again!

Ross Alumni News

May 18, 2026

Dana Perlman, BBA ’02: From the Sales Floor to the C-Suite

Dana Perlman, BBA ’02, has built a career driving growth and long-term success for major companies, including Barclays Group, PVH Corp., and, most recently, G-III Apparel Group Ltd. Her philosophy on success is simple: you don’t have to have it all figured out, but you do have to keep learning and be willing to take on new challenges along the way.

Read More...

May 15, 2026

Ross Innovation Conference Returns to San Francisco for a Third Year of Alumni-Led Insight and Connection

The Ross School of Business returned to the Bay Area on May 8, 2026, for its third annual Innovation Conference, an alumni-driven gathering designed to elevate timely conversations at the intersection of technology, leadership, and impact. Held at Terra Gallery & Event Venue, the event convened leaders from across industries for a full day of programming and connection.

Read More...

May 12, 2026

Michigan Ross Launches First-Generation Alumni Association: Champions, Community, and Next Steps

Access to top business schools like the Ross School of Business can be challenging for first-gen students—those in their families who are the first to earn a college degree. For every first-gen student crossing the stage at graduation, there are countless more who could, if only they had the support, mentorship, and insight needed to take the next step.

Michigan Ross is striving to change the trajectory.
 

Read More...

April 29, 2026

Look to Women: A Founding Circle to Expand Opportunity at Michigan Ross

The Ross School of Business is launching Look to Women, a new initiative and founding circle that brings together visionary philanthropists whose gifts—across a wide range of priorities at Michigan Ross—will strengthen the school’s mission and expand pathways for future leaders. 

Read More...

April 17, 2026

Students Embark on New Global Experience in Hong Kong, Thanks to Alumni Giving

This May, 30 BBA students from the Ross School of Business will study at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for three weeks as part of Doing Business in Hong Kong, a Short-Term Global Immersion course.

Read More...