Learn about the members of the inaugural Dashney Women's Leadership Accelerator cohort.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY‘S ELI BROAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
SPRING 2024 EDITION
Expanding opportunities for women in business.
Priya Balasubramaniam VP of Operations at Apple (MBA ’01) She hopes the DWLA will guide other women students. She said this endeavor is all about “making sure young women are geared up to be intentional and have purpose in what they do, and then taking what they learn and achieve and give it back to society. They can be a force multiplier.” -Priya
*The DWLA is open to students of all genders
Vision
Mission
SCHOLARS
ABEEHA ZAIDI
Studies: Supply Chain Management, Spring 2025
Broad Involvement: Interdisciplinary Supply Chain Research Organization (Founder), Spectrum Consulting Group (Project Manager) “I joined DWLA because I sought a network of ambitious women leaders, anticipating access to resources and advice for my professional journey. I envision DWLA not just as a platform for my growth but also as a means to contribute to the development of future women leaders at Broad, post-graduation. DWLA aligns with my desire for leadership and continuous contribution, ensuring a cycle of growth and support.” -Abeeha
ELLA LAURENS
Broad Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity (Member), Global Sales Leadership Society (Member) Studies: Marketing, Sales Leadership Minor, Fall 2024
MARIANA FLORES
Broad Involvement: Spartan Consulting Academy (Co-Founder), Spectrum Consulting Group (Consultant), Broad Undergraduate Engagement (Ambassador) Studies: Supply Chain Management, Environmental & Sustainability Minor, Spring 2025
DALIA HOUSEY
Broad Involvement: Spectrum Consulting Group (Project Manager) Studies: Supply Chain Management, Leadership of Organizations Minor, Spring 2025 “I recruited for DWLA because I wanted to connect with other female leaders passionate about fostering a culture of growth and empowerment in and outside of Michigan State. I’m excited to learn from Helen Dashney and work with her to build the organization, allowing me to play a significant role in shaping DWLA’s legacy and the legacy I aim to leave behind. ” -Dalia
SYMONE KING
Broad Involvement: Human Resources Association (President), Residential Business Community (Coordinator), Broad Champions Program (Champion) Studies: Human Resource Management, Fall 2024
KHADIJA KAPUSWALA
Broad Involvement: Spectrum Consulting Group (Project Manager), Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity (Member) Studies: Supply Chain Management, Environmental & Sustainability Studies Minor, Dec 2024
MOLLY LONGMAN
Broad Involvement: Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity (President) Studies: Finance, Religious Studies Minor, Spring 2025
ABBY PECK
Broad Involvement: Meeting & Events Club (CFO), Eta Sigma Delta Hospitality Fraternity (Director of Communication) Studies: Hospitality Business, Information Technology Minor, Spring 2025
KATE VANDERSPOOL
Studies: Marketing, Information Technology Minor, Spring 2025
Broad Involvement: Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity (Director of Operations), Residential Business Community (Member)
RIJUL MAHAJAN
Broad Involvement: Broad International Student Council (Professional Development Chair), Interdisciplinary Supply Chain Research Organization (Researcher) Studies: Supply Chain Management, Environmental & Sustainability Studies, Fall 2024
ADDISON KITELEY
Broad Involvement: Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence (Founder), Supply Chain Management Association (Director of Public Relations) Studies: Supply Chain Management, Spring 2025
KENNEDI BRYANT
Studies: Human Resource Management, Leadership of Organizations Minor, Spring 2025 Broad Involvement: Black & Broad (Founder), Broad Undergraduate Student Engagement (Events Lead), Russell Palmer Career Management Center (Assistant)
HANNAH BENNETT
Studies: Finance, Financial Planning & Wealth Management Minor, Spring 2025 Broad Involvement: Wealth Management Student Association (Member, Podcast Host)
ALEXIS CUELLAR
Broad Involvement: Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity (President) Studies: Accounting, Spring 2025
Helen Dashney Director of DWLA
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