Women in Business Alumni Association


2022 Wolverine Spirit Award

Welcome to the Michigan Ross Women in Business Association! Connect with fellow alumni, attend virtual events, stay informed, and help new connections!

We are always developing new programming, events, and career development opportunities, so please join our mailing list and check back frequently for updates. And as always, GO BLUE!


Meet Our Leadership Board:
  • Co-President: Victoria Jasinski, BBA '16
  • Co-President: Karishma Patel, MBA '24
  • Vice President of Community: Sarika Gupta '10  
  • Vice President of Mentorship: Dianne Wells, BBA '83
  • Co-Vice President of Events: Jodi Levin, MM '20
  • Co-Vice President of Events: Samaakhya (Sam) Pattem,  MSCM '22
  • Co-Vice President of Marketing/Communications: Anna Recknagel, MM '23
  • Co-Vice President of Marketing/Communications: Meredith Chapekis, MBA '21
  • Vice President of Membership: New Role Coming Soon!
  • Emeritus and Former President: Kara Davidson, MBA '13


Club Events

JUL
11

Ross Women in Business Presents: Women in Wellness Hosted by Sophia Mullins of Wall Street Wellness

Friday, July 11 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (4 weeks from now)
Online
Stressed, but powering through? You’re not alone — but it doesn’t have to be that way. Join Sophia Mullins, founder of Wall Street Wellness, for a refreshing conversation hosted by Ross Women in Business on Friday, July 11th 12-1pm ET on Zoom.


Ross Alumni News

June 9, 2025

Michigan Ross Innovation Conference in San Francisco Showcases Future of Tech, AI, and Healthcare

<p>The Ross School of Business brought together alumni, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a dynamic day of insight and inspiration at the <strong>2025 Michigan Ross Innovation Conference</strong>, held June 6 in San Francisco. With a focus on emerging trends in autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation, the conference highlighted the impact that Michigan Ross alumni are making across various sectors—and how the business school is helping shape the future of the industry.</p><p>The event kicked off the evening prior with a private dinner at Roma Antica, where speakers and select guests gathered to connect and set the stage for the day ahead.<br>&nbsp;</p>
March 18, 2025

Alumni-Driven Advancement: Lichtensteins Propel Marketing Innovation at Michigan Ross

<p>Ideas within the Ross School of Business are born, nurtured, and transformed into groundbreaking strategies impacting industries worldwide. One of the key ways Michigan Ross stays on the leading edge of research and faculty innovation is through our donor and alumni community. The Lichtenstein Marketing Innovation Fund, established in 2020 by Jay Lichtenstein, BBA ’93, and Julie Lichtenstein, BBA ’95, supports programs, curricula, and faculty research and development within the marketing department.&nbsp;</p>
March 5, 2025

Vishal Chandawarkar, BBA ’13/MBA ’20: Translating Ideas into Opportunities

<p><strong>Vishal Chandawarkar, BBA ’13/MBA ’20,</strong> saw firsthand how language shapes wealth and opportunity. Driven to break workplace barriers, he created <a href="https://verbalista.com/en">Verbalista</a&gt; to level the playing field.</p>
February 24, 2025

Celebrating Impact: Michigan Ross Alums Reflect on Black History Month and Business

<p>Three alums share their journeys since graduating from the Ross School of Business and celebrate the lasting impact of Black leaders in business and the Michigan Ross community.</p>
January 24, 2025

Sucharita Dasa, MBA ’08: Banking on Positive Change

<p>From launching her career in engineering to navigating the worlds of finance and investment banking, <strong>Sucharita Dasa, MBA ’08, </strong>has built a dynamic path that ultimately led to her true passion: driving the clean energy transition.</p>
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