Welcome
Andover Women in Finance
Our vision is simple: to make the world of finance accessible to female students at PA.
Ignite Curiosity:
Introductory Course
In the first term of the school year, we will cover key financial concepts through interactive presentations and case studies.
Explore Careers:
Speakers Series
In the second term of the school year, we will host guest speakers to engage with female leaders and learn about various career paths.
Pursue Interests:
Research Projects
In the third term of the school year, we will organize collaborative research pods to delve deep into specific finance topics.
Meeting Reports
Meeting #1: Welcome to Women in Finance
Tuesday, October 8, 6:00 pm ET
We had an amazing start to the Women in Finance 24-25 activities! Welcoming 40+ female-identifying PA students, we introduced the vision, mission, and structure of WIF.
What we got done:
Weekly markets news briefing
Intro to Women in Finance initiative structure
Why we need more women in finance
Female industry leaders research activity
Meeting #2: Intro to the Finance World
Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 pm ET
What we got done:
Weekly news briefing (Hurricane Milton, Lina Khan, Boeing, etc.)
Intro to the Finance World (early stage funding, primary/secondary markets, loan syndicates, investment banks, etc.)
Investment banks research activity
Meeting #3: VC & Early Stage Funding
Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 pm ET
What we got done:
Weekly markets news briefing
Private vs. public markets review
Intro to VCs & early stage funding
Mock general partner activity
Meeting #4: Primary & Secondary Markets
Tuesday, November 5, 6:00 pm ET
What we got done:
Weekly markets news briefing
Primary vs. secondary markets
Stock analysis activity
First curriculum coordinator meeting