In a business landscape where women continue to be under -represented in management positions -despite 47% of the workforce and 58% of registrations in American college –Business School of the University of Boston Takes intentional measures to fill this gap thanks to targeted initiatives, innovative programming and a full support network for its students and elders.
Questrom’s commitment to women’s leadership begins from the inside. Under the direction of Dean Susan Fournier, the first dean woman in school history, the management team has a strong female representation with women occupying 11 management positions out of 19. This commitment extends to the composition of the faculty, where women represent 35% of full -time teachers, realizing in the best business schools in the country in the composition of the teachers. The dedication of the University of Boston to various leadership extends beyond the walls of Questrom, illustrated by the historical appointment of the Dre Melissa Gilliam in July 2024, making her the first woman and the first black woman to assume the university presidency of the history of almost two centuries of BU.
The student body of Questrom also reflects the dedication of the school to improve the representation of women, several higher education programs offering more than 50% female participation. This impressive representation and the successful efforts of the school to promote an inclusive learning environment obtained notable recognition Questrom, including its classification of the 26th place on the Bloomberg Bloomberg Bloomberg Bloomberg Bloomberg Bloomberg Bloomberg.
Widen the impact thanks to an innovative programming
Questrom continues to demonstrate its commitment to the empowerment of women through pioneering events that create spaces for significant dialogue and action.
Last December, Dean Susan Fournier opened the Boston Business Journal (BBJ) Women who want to say business Event that pays tribute to the best female leaders in the region. Dean Fournier’s speech highlighted the shared vision of the Questrom and BBJ school in the transformation of society and the creation of a lasting value for the world. The Questrom School was also a proud sponsor of the BBJ mentorship series, connecting women throughout the business community for professional mentorship. In 2024, the associate professor of law and ethics of Questrom School Kabrina Chang and the Doyenne Associate Monica Parker-James served as mentors, providing precious advice to hundreds of women participating in this national initiative covering 40 business journals.
During the last year, the Bass center For career commitment and the alumni, the Questrom career office office organized a lunch of women in the workplace, bringing together more than 140 participants to discuss the results of the world’s health reports and the empowerment of the workplace. This event, featuring ideas by McKinsey and his company partner Megan Greenfield, facilitated proactive dialogue on improving health and fairness at work.
The Partnership of Questrom with the Forted Foundation, initiated in 2023, further strengthens its commitment to provide women with access to commercial education, professional development and a community of support for successful women. This precious alliance offers students and former access to exclusive leadership conferences, networking events and professional development resources specially designed for business in business. We are proud of our four second -year students from the Questrom School of Business which were recently nominated to attend the organization’s Fast Track conference to finance the conference – an invaluable opportunity to explore a multitude of financial careers.
The Questrom Women in Business Alumni Council: A Cornerstone Initiative
At the heart of Questrom’s efforts to support his female graduates, the affinity of former business women (WIB). This dynamic organization, comprising 21 former seasoned old (and still growing) in various industries, horizons and geographic places, strives to allow the next generation of business leaders by promoting significant ties between students and old alumni, while creating opportunities for professional growth and permanent learning.
The structured approach to the Council to support women at various career stages shows understanding that the professional needs of women evolve throughout their careers. Since its launch in December, the WIB Council has held nearly a dozen zoom subcommittee meetings and bi-manner co-presidents, carefully organizing its initiatives around the unique needs of women at different stages of life and career.
The subcommittee of the first careers focuses on the supply of emerging professionals and recent graduates with opportunities to expand their networks, develop essential skills and explore potential career paths. This committee recognizes the unique challenges that women face when entering the business world. The semi-career subcommittee targets alumni has established former students looking for their next professional challenge, offering experienced professionals to expand their networks and develop new skills relevant to career advancement and leadership roles. The subcommittee of regional / world commitment aims to expand the impact of the network of elders in the context of events that promote significant connections while taking advantage of these regional relationships to create internships and career paths for current students on the main markets.
The subcommittee of career exploration aims to enrich the professional growth of current students by carefully organizing immersive experiences such as the observation of personalized jobs and internship links which offer students an exhibition of first hand to various workplace environments, by helping them to visualize potential career trajectories.
Recognizing that young women need to see successful examples to which they can relate, the subcommittee of the elders of his elders was trained to present the various career achievements and paths of the Graduates of the Successful Quest. By initiating convincing profiles and stories, this group aims to emphasize how members of our community have had significant impacts in many different industries. The social media and communications subcommittee amplifies these achievements by managing the presence of advice social media and by making convincing content that shares precious ideas and resources for our members of the former former.
The mission of the Council extends beyond professional development in community service, creating opportunities for significant social impact and personal growth. The sponsorship of the event council of the flagship campus like the MBA association She leads The conference amplifies the votes of the managers of accomplished quests, creating forums for inspiration, knowledge sharing and the establishment of relationships. The Association of the MBA female itself provides a vital platform for the female Questrom continuing their MBA, offering professional support, advice and resources adapted to their unique needs. To learn more about the business advice in business of the School School school, click here.
Celebrate success and look forward to
The initiatives of Questrom have contributed to an impressive list of BRIS obstacles to former students accomplished in management positions in the world. Notable examples include the former CEO of CVS Health and President Karen Lynch (Questrom ’99), which was recognized on the Power Power list ‘2023; Gina R. Boswell (Questrom ’84), CEO of Bath & Body Works, and Colleen A. Kelly (Questrom ’85), CEO of Concreen Worldwide, both recognized on Forbes ’50 on 50 lists. Within the university community, the professor and organizational psychologist of Questrom, Connie Noonan Hadley, was appointed in the prestigious Radar class of thinkers 50 of 2024, recognizing his research which shapes the future of organizational management and leadership. In October 2024, Kate Barrand (Questrom ’85) was recognized at BU Distinguished Alumni Award for her dedication to improving the lives of young homeless children thanks to her leadership role in The Horizons for Homeless Children. These success stories represent only an overview of the many remarkable achievements which demonstrate the value of a trading education Questrom – a distinction through advanced research and innovation with a global perspective, professional life support, transformative experiential opportunities and a network of former dynamic interconnected students who feed professional growth at each stage of the career.
The complete approach of Questrom to empower women – combine targeted programming for different career stages, significant and deeper connection opportunities, and defending diversity from top to bottom – represents a thoughtful development of how business schools can better support their former students throughout their professional trips. It reflects the understanding that the professional advance of women has intentional systems of community strengthening and targeted support.