Happy Women’s History Month! Read about the experience of women in business at Chicago Booth from the perspective of members in our community.
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- March 16, 2023
- Full-Time MBA Blog
Chicago Booth is dedicated to supporting women in business by providing access to a world-class education, strong support network, and valuable resources all geared toward enhancing the experience of women in business.
Booth students have access to noteworthy faculty and staff members, some of whom attended Chicago Booth for their own MBAs. Alumna Lindsey Lyman, ‘08, and current Clinical Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, is one prime example of an inspiring Booth woman making a difference both inside and outside of the classroom as a teacher, a mother, active angel investor, board member, and advisor to founders. Mary Beth Lanzy, Associate Director of Global Outreach and Admissions, is also a notable individual within the Booth community as she works directly on outreach initiatives to women interested in business school, including focused networking events and connecting with Forte MBALaunch participants.
With women making up forty percent of the Class of 2024, Booth aims to continue growing as a top choice for women pursuing their MBA. Chicago Booth remains a school where women are engaged, encouraged, and supported throughout their experience with specialized programming efforts such as our annual Booth Women Connect Conference and student group involvement opportunities such as Chicago Women in Business, Graduate Women in Business, and Parents of Little Ones. Read on to learn more about the experiences of women at Booth.
We asked Booth women—students and alumnae—from each of our four MBA Programs to look ahead and share their hopes for the future of women in business.
Chicago Booth Women Look ForwardTwo Booth groups talk about making the investment to support, empower, and connect women in business.
Propelling Women in Business ForwardPriscilla Atansah, Full-Time MBA student, reflects on how her identity continues to play a prominent role both in shaping her MBA experience and influencing the experience of incoming students.
Reflections on Black History Month: What it Means to Pay-It-Forward with Priscilla AtansahChicago Booth welcomes four bright professionals who sought out getting their MBAs early on in their careers while continuing to work full time. Learn more about our newest additions to the Chicago Business Fellows community.
Meet Our Newest Chicago Business FellowsHear from current students about the global network and professional access a Booth MBA gives you.
The Global Booth Alumni NetworkThe Booth Wellness team encourages students to pursue wellness during their MBA experience. Learn more about how Chicago Booth supports students on their wellness journey.
Supporting Student Wellness at BoothCurrently working as the Senior Director, Connectivity Portfolio Planning at Comcast Corporation, Silvia Medina, ‘09, is sharing the classes, connections, and insights from her time pursuing an MBA that are still relevant to her career today.
Catching Up With Silvia Medina, '09