Women in Finance Society: Vice President

Hi everyone, I’m Grace, a first-year Management Science student, and I’m running to be your VP.

Growing up in Indonesia, I didn’t really see many women around me working in finance or investing, so most of my curiosity started alone at my laptop, trying to understand markets and how people actually make decisions with money. That’s why this society feels so important to me, because it turns something that can seem exclusive and intimidating into a space where we’re allowed to learn, ask “silly” questions, and actually see ourselves in the industry.

Over the past few years, I’ve tried to create that kind of environment in different ways. I’ve written beginner-friendly pieces on finance, interviewed investors to break down their thinking, and founded clubs like a STEM Club and a Social-preneurship Club that helped classmates access new opportunities and turn ideas into real projects that raised money for charity. 

If you choose me as Vice President, my goal is to help make this society even more active and accessible. I’d love to introduce more regular touchpoints like weekly workshops, casual learning sessions, and smaller community events where members can build skills, share opportunities, and support each other throughout the year.

I’d be really grateful for your support and the chance to help shape that with all of you.

The influence of a student organization is not determined by how many events it hosts, but by how effectively it connects people with meaningful opportunities. Through my experience as student council president in high school and later attending finance workshops and conferences as a first-year student, I came to realize that the true value of a society lies not only in the quality of its activities, but also in how well its leadership brings people, ideas, and initiatives together.

Often, students are not unwilling to participate—they are simply unsure where they fit or how to get involved. This is where strong leadership matters. The role of a Vice President is not only to support initiatives, but also to ensure that different parts of the society work together with clarity and purpose.

Equally important is collaboration within a diverse team. Working closely with the President and committee allows ideas to become well-coordinated initiatives. Diverse perspectives also help the society better understand students from different backgrounds. For example, exploring platforms such as Xiaohongshu could help the society reach more Chinese students and broaden engagement.

For me, leadership is not simply about managing tasks—it is about creating alignment so that the society’s vision, initiatives, and people move in the same direction. As Vice President, I hope to help the society operate more cohesively and reach more members of the community.