Women in Leadership
Professional Fraternities
WiL is a Haas MBA club organized around four pillars: community, professional development, social connection, and education. Members attend recurring gatherings like Wednesdays with WiL, happy hours, and a fall Members Retreat, while getting career support through collaboration with the Haas Career Management Group and the alumni network (WiLA). Educational workshops cover topics like allyship and women's health, and a male allyship group called Manbassadors contributes to that work. The club's flagship event is its Annual Spring Conference, the longest-running conference at Haas.
300
Annual conference attendance, at least, including students, alumni, and professionals
28
Conference history, as of 2024, the longest-running conference at Haas
$25
Membership fee for a 2-year membership, including discounted event access, ending at graduation
Events They Host
Annual Women in Leadership Conference
Haas's longest-running conference, now in its 28th year as of 2024. Attracts 300+ students, alumni, and professionals. Features keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking. Open to all, including non-Haas students and those who don't identify as women. 2024 conference held Saturday, February 24 at Haas School of Business.
Story Salon / Story Saloon
An evening event held the night before the main conference, co-sponsored by WiLA. Haas alumni and students share personal stories around a central theme through vulnerable storytelling. Held at an off-campus venue; tickets sold separately from conference tickets.
Member Experiences
Wednesdays with WiL
Recurring open table for members to come together and connect with the WiL community.
Members Retreat
Annual fall retreat for WiL members.
WiL Happy Hours and Mixers
Social gatherings open to members and allies.
WIL Member Wine Tasting
Members-only event held alongside the 2021 virtual conference. Described as open to current WiL members only.