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20th ANNUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Save the Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
JULIE'S COLOR RUN
JULIE'S COLOR RUN
The Women in Business Student Committee at the College of the Holy Cross is hosting a fundraiser event to support sarcoma cancer research and care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in memory of Julie Kreymborg, Class of 2025.
VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY
FESTIVAL OF TREES
FESTIVAL OF TREES
The WIB committee helped set up Christmas trees during the annual Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees event in December 2024.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
The WIB committee volunteered at Dress for Success in Spring 2024, a local nonprofit that supports women’s economic development and independence.
WIB RAISED $7K AT INAUGURAL 5K
WIB RAISED $7K AT INAUGURAL 5K
Our community came together on April 27th for a colorful cause, supporting sarcoma cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Huge thanks to the 250 students & alumni who ran, walked, and donated! Together, we’re making strides in the fight against cancer.
Join us on April 12, 2025!
MEET THE CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Committee Members: Tess Breslin '26, Caroline Crowdell '26, Maria DiFilippo '26, Elizabeth Palmieri '26, Isabella Doyle '27, Bridget Fessenden '27, Maeve Kenny '27, Caroline Wall '27, Margaret Dervan 28, Julisa Suchite '28, Makayla Kelso 28, Haley Labdon '28, Lauren Yee '28
WIB Contact: hcwib@holycross.edu
Applications open every fall to students who attend the conference, with the intention of accepting four students per class year. Applicants must submit a resume and complete an interview prior to acceptance.
WIB CLUB LEADERSHIP
JOIN THE STUDENT CLUB!
JOIN THE STUDENT CLUB!
Leadership: Ariana Clark '25, Lindsay Julia King '27, Michaela Riedell '27, Hannah Torrey '27
Join the Club: The annual Holy Cross Women in Business Conference has expanded to create a year-round network! Join us to explore industries, become business savvy, and gain the confidence to succeed! Meetings are event-based.
Women in Business Advisor
Women in Business Advisor
Cassie Gevry, Associate Director, Business Certificate Programs
Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society
College of the Holy Cross
E: cgevry@holycross.edu P: 508-793-3502
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
The annual Women in Business Conference celebrates, honors, and inspires the success of Holy Cross women in the industry, focusing on career trajectory, professional self-care, career coaching, navigating economic volatility and so much more.
The student-run conference last year on Saturday, November 2, 20224 welcomed alumnae from around the country, including keynote speaker Joanna Geraghty ’94, CEO of JetBlue, who shared how her liberal arts education fueled her career journey and gave her a global perspective.
Year after year the @holycrosswib conference continues to be a beacon of empowerment and inspiration for women pursuing success in the business industry.
IN THE NEWS
IN THE NEWS
SUCCEEDING AS A FEMALE IN FINANCE
SUCCEEDING AS A FEMALE IN FINANCE
On Wednesday, March 15 the WIB Club hosted Fiona Boyle '21, financial reporting analyst at Mirador, who shared her thoughts on succeeding as a female in the finance industry.
Mission-Driven Podcast
Mission-Driven Podcast
Conversations with alumni who are leveraging their Holy Cross education to make a meaningful difference in the world around them. Some recent episodes include interviews with Catherine Cote '18, Maura Fredey '19 P25 and more!
Listen & Subscribe
Holy Cross’ 15th Annual Women in Business Conference Shatters Attendance Record With Virtual Format
Holy Cross’ 15th Annual Women in Business Conference Shatters Attendance Record With Virtual Format
The conference provided opportunities for hundreds to network with and learn from successful women entrepreneurs and executives.
Networking & Collaboration: WIB and Dress for Success Story
Networking & Collaboration: WIB and Dress for Success Story
The WIB student committee organized a meeting with the local Worcester Dress for Success organization to learn more about their goals and ways to support women during the pandemic.
BE SOCIAL
BE SOCIAL
WIB on youtube
WIB on youtube
Check out the Women in Business YouTube playlist on the Ciocca Center's page. From breakout sessions and speakers at the conference, to alumnae interview advice and more.
Virtual Library
Virtual Library
The Dinand Library has organized a virtual book display for current students who wish to read about women in the workplace, discover various resources and research methods. Students can make an appointment with a librarian to learn more.
THE PURPLE PULSE
THE PURPLE PULSE
The Women in Business newsletter is a quarterly email announcement to share what is new with the conference, the student planning committee, and upcoming events for students and alumnae.
Women in Business
Women in Business
Starting in 2006, the student-run Women in Business Conference through the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society at the College of the Holy Cross has been an opportunity for alumnae and students to learn from one another and network. The annual event celebrates, honors and inspires the success of Holy Cross women in business. This conference has grown to a year round network with opportunities to connect throughout the year.
20th anniversary of wib
20th anniversary of wib
Join the WIB Club
Join the WIB Club
Students at the College of the Holy Cross are invited to join the student run Women in Business Club for monthly meetings and events. Join the student WIB Club.
Get involved
Get involved
Alumni are invited to get involved with the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society at Holy Cross, including the Women in Business network. Get involved as a Career Advisor.
HCWIB supports dress for success
HCWIB supports dress for success
The Women in Business student committee supports the efforts of Dress for Success to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
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