Our History
Women in Business (WIB) at UCSD was formed in 2016 by a group of courageous women and women allies. They shared a vision of promoting diversity in leadership on and off campus. Inspired by the lack of diversity at multiple leadership events, a soon-to-be UCSD graduate rallied other patrons to create a stronger community for women.
After long hours of brainstorming in Price Center and securing funding from various supporters, the founders hosted the first student-led women in business conference at UCSD. As a result, the founders recruited more women and allies for women to help launch the first women-in-business organization in 2017. Fast forward to 2024, Women in Business continues to flourish on campus as one of the largest communities and to inspire women of all backgrounds to advocate for themselves while supporting other women.
About Us
Women In Business at UC San Diego aims to empower people of all backgrounds to become leaders in today's ever changing world.
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When you join Women in Business at UC San Diego, you’re not just joining a business club that provides premier access to business education, leadership/professional development, and mentorship. You’re joining a community of people whose backgrounds and experiences will inspireand motivate you to push yourself even harder. You’re joining a community of people whose passion and unique understanding of the world will challenge you to think differently. You’re joining a community of people whose dedication to bettering themselves and the world around them will help you become the best version of yourself. You're joining a family.
Our Values
Empowerment
We believe in empowering all members to see themselves as leaders who are capable of breaking through any barriers they may face in the workplace.
Growth
We believe that both professional and personal growth are critical to helping members succeed in all areas of their lives.
Citizenship
We believe it’s important to instill in our members a sense of giving back, not just to their own community, but to the world around them.
Community
We believe that support and encouragement are necessary to every person’s success, and aspire to create a community of people that provides that.
DEI Statement
Women in Business at UCSD is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our members and welcomes female-identifying and gender-marginalized folks of all backgrounds and experience levels. We acknowledge structural inequities that result in unequal access to opportunities and resources, and strive to create diverse representation both internally and through interactive events. We are committed to expanding our involvement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles and welcome any suggestions to make our community more welcoming.