Anna Gallagher, VP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

What do you love about SWIB? I’ve been lucky to be part of women’s organizations in the past - Undergraduate Women in Business at the University of Washington, Boeing Women in Leadership, and the Seattle Lean In Chapter. Through these organizations I met phenomenal women, developed professional skills, and engaged in important conversations on gender equity. Through SWIB, I’ve found this type of supportive and inspiring community at Stern.

Favorite SWIB Memory: Any SWIB Board meeting! I love collaborating with the board to plan thoughtful and engaging events for the broader SWIB community.

Favorite part about Stern: The people! Sternies are selfless, down to earth, and super smart.

Advice for women considering pursuing business school: Navigate the MBA application process with other women who can act as your sounding board, pick you up when you are down, and celebrate your wins. I had a great experience in the Forté Foundation MBA Launch Program and would recommend any woman considering business school check it out.

Fun Fact: I lived within a 10 mile radius of my childhood home (in Seattle) until moving to NYC to attend Stern.