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WELCOME TO THE

Women’s Student Association

A Student club at harvard business school

About Us

We are proud to be the premier student-led organization for women in business, with a mission to connect, empower, and celebrate the next generation of women leaders. We hope to engage the HBS community in the continued pursuit of gender equality in the workplace and beyond.
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Our Mission

As the largest student organization on campus, our role is to ensure the women in our campus community have the resources and allies they need to thrive, both as HBS students and as future leaders.

In the 2024-2025 academic year, we hope to continue the WSA tradition of building a tight-knit community of women, supporting our members in their career aspirations, and focusing on gender equity both at HBS and in the broader business world. We are eager to provide a distinctive experience to each of our student and alumnae members.

Our Programs

We have an incredible list of sponsors who, through their funding and support, help us deliver extensive programming for all members

Some of the highlights of our club include:

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Annual Women in
Business Conference

Every year, the WSA hosts the annual Women in Business Conference in February, attracting over 1,000 attendees. As one of HBS’ largest student-run events with over 1000 attendees last year, the conference aims to inspire the next generation of leaders by inviting inspirational women to share their valuable life experiences and lessons with its participants. It offers HBS students and the greater Boston community a unique opportunity to learn from and connect with powerful leaders with storied careers in every industry.

Career Development

The WSA hosts career development events throughout the year, including a semesterly career fair, “Women in Leadership” Fireside Chats, and quarterly speakers in which HBS Women get the opportunity to hear from female leaders such as former CEOs Indra Nooyi (PepsiCo) and Gina Rometty (IBM).

Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion

The WSA works extensively with our campus partners, fighting to ensure all students have an equitable experience on the HBS campus. We lead initiatives in Equity Research, Allyship, Sexual Assault Prevention, Diversity & Inclusion, and a new initiative to increase female case protagonists. In addition, our network of Women’s Reps helps provides the encouragement, structure, and support to leaders within each section to facilitate frank and open discussions on a variety of issues related to gender inequality.

Alumnae Engagement

The WSA works closely with its alumnae board to provide continuity in the HBS community of women and provide students the resources they need to succeed at HBS and beyond. We host tri-annual meetings with our alumnae board, a mentorship program, and a summer series in over 8 cities to connect alumnae with current and incoming students.