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Zhiyao (Lucy) Lu ’16 is a junior from Jiangsu, China. She is pursuing a double major in Economics and Mathematics. Lucy strongly believes in the Smart Woman Securities mission to empower a new generation of women investors through financial literacy. She hopes to give women who are not business majors the opportunity to learn more about finance and potentially trigger their interest in the field through Smart Woman Securities. Additionally, Lucy aims to involve international students to expose them to different financial systems and increase the diversity of the chapter. She interned at the International Department of Bank of China this past summer and would like to pursue a career in the financial services industry. In her spare time, Lucy enjoys playing pipa (a traditional Chinese instrument she has played since the age of five) and practicing Chinese calligraphy.
Arianna Lyons '16 is pursuing a major in Finance with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Anthropology. Arianna grew up on the west coast and in Northern Colorado before attending Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts; she currently lives with her family on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Arianna is currently working towards marketing Smart Woman Securities to women on campus, as she envisions the organization as a gateway for business and nonbusiness majors alike to learn practical financial information so that they may graduate with financial confidence. On campus, Arianna is involved with the Kappa Alpha Theta Women’s Fraternity and is an Advisor with the College of William & Mary Conduct and Honor Advisor Program. Additionally, she has worked with two different mobile application design companies, and has had work published on the Urban Apps Ambiance application. This past summer, Arianna held an internship at a boutique wealth management and private placement securities firm in Southern California where she led a marketing campaign and learned about financial management and investing. In her spare time, Arianna loves playing with her dog, catching up on favorite TV shows, and working on various art projects.
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Giana Castellanos ’16 is a junior at the College of William & Mary pursuing a Finance major with a concentration in Accounting and a minor in Economics. Born and raised in New York, she attended Half Hollow Hills High School East, where her senior year economics class peaked her interest in economics and finance. Giana has wanted to bring Smart Woman Securities to the College of William & Mary since her sophomore year when she learned about the organization from a Morgan Stanley Vice President who participated in the organization at Georgetown University. A passionate advocate for the financial literacy of women, she felt as though the organization fulfilled a great need on the College of William & Mary campus. Through Smart Woman Securities, she hopes to provide the diverse women of the College of William & Mary with the confidence and knowledge to break down any barriers of intimidation that have previously deterred them from investing and taking an active role in their finances. Apart from Smart Woman Securities, on campus, Giana is the president of the Mason Diversity Ambassadors and Alpha Lambda Delta, as well as the Vice President of the Economics Club, Women in Business, and the National Society for Collegiate Scholars. She is also an active member of other organizations including the Investment Club, Finance Academy, Circle K International, and Pearls of Great Price. In her spare time, she can be found reading, catching up on Modern Family, or hanging out with friends. This summer she looks forward to interning in the Private Banking division at J.P. Morgan.
Brittany Peck ‘17 is a sophomore at the College of William & Mary, pursuing a Finance major, Accounting concentration, and Public Health minor. Hailing from Arlington, Virginia, she attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. SWS’ overarching mission of empowering women through financial literacy has really resonated with her, and she is eager to introduce many exciting speakers through the seminar series this upcoming fall. Financial management is not a skill needed solely for analysts and bankers. Brittany hopes to engage women of many majors, who will all need to manage their salaries post-graduation, and make important decisions in concern to rent, student loans, and other living expenses. Introducing Smart Woman Securities will give the College of William & Mary women a leg-up after college with financial and investment knowledge. At the college, Brittany is also involved with Investment Club, Women in Business, Students for University Advancement, and Kappa Kappa Gamma women's fraternity. Brittany is excited to be interning this summer with Wells Fargo in Boston, MA as a Financial Analyst.
Michelle Goss ’16 is a junior at the College of William & Mary from Long Island, New York. She is pursuing a degree in Finance with a concentration in Accounting. Michelle is a varsity athlete at the college, competing on the woman’s lacrosse team. Lacrosse has taught her many lessons in time management and hard work. Aside from lacrosse, Michelle is involved in many on-campus activities. She is a member of the Howard J. Busbee Finance Academy, the Mason Investment Club, and the Women in Business Club. As the finance manager for the Student Athlete Advisory Council, Michelle has to be very responsible, organized, and creative. She looks forward to using these skills to benefit Smart Woman Securities. Michelle is excited to be interning this summer at Barclays in New York City for their 2015 Investment Banking Internship Program.
Caitlin Hedgepeth '16 is a junior at the College of William & Mary double majoring in Finance and English. Originally from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Caitlin chose the College of William & Mary because she appreciates the combination of a small liberal arts school with a nationally ranked business program. She is passionate about the prospect of a Smart Woman Securities chapter at the college, as she feels the organization fills a need for a female-centered financial organization. She hopes she and the rest of her team can create a lasting legacy of education, mentorship, and financial empowerment for the women of the College of William & Mary. On campus, Caitlin is a member of several other business clubs such as the Howard J. Busbee Finance Academy and Women in Business. In her free time, she enjoys taking spin classes at the recreational center and walking around Colonial Williamsburg with friends. Last summer she interned with a private wealth management firm in Bethesda, Maryland, and this summer she is open to opportunities in the financial services industry.
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