Amy J. Aniobi
Majors(s): American Studies (mass media & consumer culture), French minor
Year Graduated: 2006
Professional Interests while at Stanford: Film, Entertainment, Marketing & Media
Past Position held in SWIB: VP of Marketing
Current Job Title: Assistant to the Vice President of International Production for E! Entertainment Networks
Job Description: I manage all departmental business, correspondence, and act as liaison between the senior administration and the department. I also compile episode and series pitches, which is fun. But the non-flashy description of my job is “secretary to all, master to none.
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: Be determined; be diligently focused on your goals. Any and every job you take now can and should be an opportunity that somehow bolsters your hire-ability after graduation – even working in retail. And if you honestly feel it can’t and isn’t, move on. Don’t be afraid to move on. Never get comfortable with the wrong place. You should constantly challenge your self and challenge those with whom you work to think and expect more of you. Do things efficiently and with a positive attitude always. Have a one page resume with action verbs. Jump out of bounds (gracefully) and think outside of the bow. Never wait until you’re “ready” to do something, or someone else will already have done it.
Why should undergraduates get involved in SWIB? To network with confident, friendly, and forward-thinking women who are confidently ready to take on the masculine-dominated ranks of upper-management in all walks of business. We, as females and Stanford students, must support each other, and SWIB is a great place to start honing those networking skills.

Jessica Bloomgarden
Major(s): Economics
Year Graduated: 2007
Professional Interests while at Stanford: international development, energy, finance, business
Job Title: Investment Banking analyst
Job Description: Raise money for technology companies
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: be aggressive
Why should undergraduates get involved in SWIB? There are incredible networking opportunities and exposure to some very successful and inspiring women.

Melissa Chau
Major(s): Economics
Year Graduated: 2007
Professional Interests while at Stanford: Entrepreneurship, Finance
Past Position held in SWIB: Finance Director
Job Title: Investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs
Job Description: Analyze companies in the real estate sector using financial modeling and valuation techniques
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: Network!  There are many smart, interesting people at Stanford that will go out and do amazing things -- get to know and learn from as many of these people as you can
Why should undergraduates get involved in SWIB? Making connections and building relationships is a crucial part of the business world.  SWIB represents a powerful network and community where undergraduates can begin building those relationships and learn about opportunities for women in business.

Elizabeth Heng
Major(s): Political Science
Year Graduated: 2007
Professional Interests while at Stanford: Associate Students of Stanford University
Job Title: Executive Director/Part-Owner T-Mobile Franchise
Job Description: We are currently the largest distributors of T-Mobile in the Central Valley, CA. On Black Friday (Biggest shopping day of the year), one of our stores ranked number one in the nation for T-Mobile activations. In my position, it is purely entrepeneurship. I hire, fire, train and manage over 50 employees. I search for new locations to expand T-Mobile service. I oversee accounting, inventory distribution, identify areas that need improvement, and negotiate deals with distributors. I also plan company events.
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: Take every experience and make it your own. There are lessons to be learned from even the most tedious jobs. For example, I needed to order 100 of the XBox 360s. I negotiated between a number of distributors and got a company to sell it at negative cost because they refused to have any competitor beat them. Negotiating is key to success in both your professional and social life.
Most memorable SWIB event: IDK2CEO
Favorite SWIB activity: Negotiations class
Why should undergraduates get involved in SWIB? As Student Body President, I've seen a lot of events at Stanford and I have to admit, SWIB's IDK2CEO was one of the best events I've ever seen planned and executed.
What I learned from SWIB: There are amazing women out there who are barely at the verge of rocking the business world. It's a great network with great people.

Ji Lee
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Year Graduated: 2006 (BSME) and 2008 (MSME)
Professional Interests while at Stanford: Business, Design
Grad Degree Pursuing: Masters in Mechanical Engineering
Job Title: Mechanical engineer at Google
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: expand your network!
Past position held in SWIB: Marketing Director
Why should undergraduate get involved in SWIB? SWIB can really connect you to a network of incredible people through programs including mentorship with GSB students, internship at various prestigious companies around the area and conferences with successful businesswomen as speakers to mention a few things. I learned that networking is one of the most important things for your future career and SWIB is just the right organization for that.

Angela Rastegar
Major(s): Human Biology, Economics Minor
Year Graduated: 2006
Professional Interests while at Stanford: Consulting, Women's Health
Past Position held in SWIB: Co-founder
Current Job Title: Consultant
Job Description: Second year management consultant at the Monitor Group in New York City
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: I've only been working for about a year, so I'm not sure how much advice I can really give yet, but so far I have really seen how much women can leverage their relationships with other women to succeed. I have seen a lot of the women at Monitor looking out for each other, and I know my friends at other firms feel the same way. Don't be afraid to acknowledge the fact that you are a woman and use that to your advantage - most women have different interpersonal traits and ways of approaching problems then men. In many cases, you will be surprised to see how much those unique traits will help you succeed. Before you can land that great job, however, it's all about practice, practice, practice for interviews!
Why should undergraduates get involved in SWIB? Meeting other people and building friendships is such an important part of the business world, and SWIB can really help the bright and talented women at Stanford get to know each other and other women in the area or in the GSB. Those contacts become priceless as you get older, although you might not realize it now. At our level it's harder to notice it, but women really are a minority in leadership positions and in the business world, and it is so important for you to leverage any advantage you can get and help each other out - SWIB is the perfect venue for this at Stanford.

Shirley Somuah
Majors: Management Science & Engineering and Education with Interdisciplinary Honors in Education
Year Graduated: 2007
Professional Interests while at Stanford: Entrepreneurship, technology, Africa.
Job Title: Analyst, Oliver Wyman
Job Description: Analyst at a management consulting firm
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: Dream big, if you can dream it, you can do it. Also take the time to get to know the women you meet in your day-to-day activities...your networks will be one of your greatest resources.
Why should undergraduates get involved in SWIB? SWIB is an amazing opportunity to build what will be a lifelong network. SWIB provided me with the opportunity to network with Stanford students and other women who are committed to making an impact in the business worls, and provided me with a community that I continue to draw inspiration from!

Julie Yen
Major(s): Art History
Year Graduated: 2007
Job Title : Business Manager and Chief Operating Officer
Job Description: Controlling all business operations of the Stanford Daily publishing corporation. Responsible for the top and bottom line; managing $1.1 M operating budget and overseeing $1.3 M in assets as Treasurer of the foundation endowment. Currently heading the construction project for new $4 M Daily headquarters.
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: Enjoy the process! Don't forget to have fun; the results will come.
Past positions held in SWIB: Co-founder, Co-President, Chair
Why should undergraduates get involved in SWIB? This group is composed of so many dynamic women. It's an incredible (and fun!) way to get to know your peers and form a support network.

Celén Flores Zepeda
Major(s): Psychology
Year Graduated: 2007
Professional Interests while at Stanford: Education (teaching) and International Business - very different fields, I know.
Job Title (or Grad Degree Pursuing): Sales Operations Coordinator for Asia Pacific Latin America (APLA); Google Inc.
Job Description: I'm working in the "Google Start-Up" also known as the Asia Pacific/Latin America sector. We're working on expanding Google products to these countries. I help coordinate online sales, job training, and new hires in different countries.
My advice for aspiring businesswomen: Network! Talk to friends, family members, classmates, coworkers, anyone- and stay connected to them. The more people you know the more knowledge, power and opportunities you will have at your disposal.
Favorite SWIB activity: I really enjoyed our I don't know to CEO conference because it brought together all the different Stanford Business groups on campus for a full day of exploring, learning and networking in the business realm.