GU Women in Leadership welcomes undergraduate women of all majors and grade levels at Georgetown to join our organization. We believe the unique dynamic and mission of our organization fosters growth and learning experiences no matter the major or age. As a student organization, GUWIL aims to build a network of strong Georgetown women and provide career-oriented guidance for its members through the following programs such as Core Member Dinners, Guest Speaker Series, Skill-Based Workshops and the Annual Georgetown Women for Others Gala
Mission
The mission of GU Women in Leadership (GUWIL) is to provide undergraduate women of all GU schools, with the necessary resources to excel in the workforce; aiming to foster a network where members can learn and grow through our main focus areas: Careers, Connections, and Community.
History
In Fall 2012, two first-year undergraduate women— Alana Snyder and Ava Arroyo— conceived an organization for undergraduate women interested in elevating themselves personally and professionally. The pair realized early on in their Georgetown careers that there was a network missing for undergraduate women.
Vision
The vision for GUWIL is to “bridge the gap” between undergraduate and post-grad life for women. This is achieved through professional development events that build a supportive community of women on campus.
With only a handful of members at its conception, GUWIL now boasts a core membership base of over 100 strong. Since its introduction to Georgetown, GUWIL has hosted a variety of events. Some of the most popular events include BYOB (Bring Your Own Boy), our resume workshop and a guest speaker event with entrepreneur and GUWIL alum, Luisa Santos.