WELCOME TO PEPPERDINE September 1, 2010

agenda  about Pepperdine  leadership team  calendar of events  national conference  membership  leadership positions available  resources

who are we?

about us The National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) is dedicated to empowering women and propelling them to leadership positions within the community and increasing the diversity in the workforce. The Pepperdine chapter of NAWMBA seeks opportunities to develop women’s professional careers in an increasingly competitive and dynamic corporate climate. ~~~ NAWMBA provides networking opportunities with fellow MBA students, Pepperdine alumni and NAWMBA members across the nation through the annual National Conference & Career Fair. NAMWBA encourages women to learn from each other and stay connected well after graduation. Check out for more information.

leadership team  Vanessa BrontePresident  Erin ScottVice President  Nitasha RohatgiConference Director  Jacqueline WachsmanDirector of External Relations  Kamika DillardDirector of Communications  Maria HarutyunyanInternational Ambassador  Kristin RokesStaff Advisor  Andrea ScottFaculty Advisor

what kind of events happen throughout the year?

calendar of events  Sept. 13 national conference prep with career services  Sept. 24cocktail hour at LA Live  Oct. 1-2national conference in KY  Oct. 6the healing power of mindfulness  Oct. 24pink sunday brunch  Nov. 5*breakfast with the dean  Nov. 17*salary negotiations workshop  Dec. 10holiday party …and much more to come next semester! * tentative dates

what’s this national conference I keep hearing about?

national conference  whenOct. 1-2  whereLouisville, KY  whoemployers, NAWMBA chapters  whyprofessional development workshops, networking, career opportunities

OK, you’ve convinced me. How do I join?

membership  benefits  priority attendance at exclusive events  discounted national conference rate  access to NAWMBA job board  one year subscription to BusinessWeek magazine!  $20 annual membership fee  cash or check made out to Erin Scott by Sept. 14

how can I get more involved?

leadership positions available  Community Relations Coordinator  Assist Director of External Relations in developing NAWMBA partnerships with women’s professional organizations and clubs. Coordinate philanthropic opportunities for the Pepperdine NAWMBA chapter to increase our organization’s presence within the Greater Los Angeles area.  Health and Wellness Chair  Coordinate social and educational wellness activities for the chapter throughout the year. This can include ideas like organizing a yoga event with speaker, forming a team for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and providing monthly wellness tips on our blog. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, and telling us (in 1-2 paragraphs) why you would be perfect for the job! Due Sept. 10

where can I find more information?

resources  National web site:  Pepperdine NAWMBA Diaries blog  Facebook group: NAWMBA – Pepperdine UniversityNAWMBA – Pepperdine University  Twitter:

contact us  leadership team contacts:        advisors  

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thank you!