Meet the Team

We come from diverse industry backgrounds, with experiences from:

  • Amie Nguyen

    Co-Chief Executive Officer | Founder
    Management Consultant @ McKinsey & Company | Harvard Law | LinkedIn

    Amie hails from Austin, Texas and has a Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Finance and Business Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. With past experience in private equity and management consulting at top firms, she has a sharp business acumen that she combines with her passion for gender equity and helping others reach their fullest potential.

    Heading to Harvard Law School in Fall 2025, Amie plans to use her legal skills to assist women and underrepresented populations. In her free time, she enjoys reading and reflecting, planning events with friends, and playing guitar.

  • Annette Nguyen

    Annette Nguyen

    Co-Chief Executive Officer | Founder
    Strategic Partnerships Manager @ Viant Technology | LinkedIn

    Annette is based in Los Angeles, California and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Management from University of California, Irvine. She is passionate about mentoring early career professionals and empowering the next generation of future leaders. Outside of her 9-5, Annette loves to travel, explore new food spots, and play pickleball!

  • Sarah Bowens

    Sarah Bowens

    Chief Events Officer
    Project Manager & Freelance Event Coordinator | LinkedIn

    Sarah Bowens is from Los Angeles, California, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) with a minor in Performance Science from the University of Southern California. Passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences, Sarah thrives on bringing visions to life through thoughtful event design and meticulous planning. In her free time, you can find Sarah watching new movies, staying active, or making memories with her husband and loved ones.

  • Alyssa Allen

    Alyssa Allen

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Copywriter @ Clean Tech VC Firm | LinkedIn

    Alyssa is based in Atlanta, Georgia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Kennesaw State University and embraces any opportunity to learn about new systems and technologies. In her free time, you can find Alyssa at a book store, with her friends, or on a film set.

  • Sabelle Huang

    Sabelle Huang

    Chief Operating Officer | Founding Member
    Software Engineer @ Goldman Sachs | LinkedIn

    Sabelle is from Orange County, California and has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A software engineer by trade, she is passionate about using technology for social good and empowering others to develop code literacy. Outside of work, you can find her visiting art museums, trying new restaurants with friends, and making a salad or matcha latte.

  • Michelle Zhuang

    Michelle Zhuang

    Chief Program Officer
    Product Marketing @ AlphaSense | LinkedIn

    Michelle is based in NYC and has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology from Columbia University. She is driven by a passion for storytelling—both in her professional work, where she crafts narratives to communicate product value, and in her personal life, where she explores themes of purpose and self-actualization through her Substack. Outside of work, Michelle loves writing, running, traveling, and spending quality time with friends.

  • Yan Lawrence

    Yan Lawrence

    Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
    Quant & Data Scientist @ Bank of America | LinkedIn

    Yan is originally from Jamaica and is now based in Dallas, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics. Yan co-founded Black Wings RTC, a community dedicated to advancing Black women in tech. With a background as a Data Scientist and Quant in fintech, Yan is passionate about supporting women in technology and business, and empowering underrepresented groups to reach their fullest potential.

external counsel

  • Carl Stenberg

    Carl Stenberg

    Outside General Counsel
    Principal Attorney & Founder @ Stenberg Law | Website

  • Christina Unrein

    Strategic Advisor
    Founder @ Possibility Lab | Website

Program Development

  • Shannon Nguyen

    Shannon Nguyen

    Program Director - Fellowship
    Program Manager @ Flatiron Health | LinkedIn

  • Cindy Xie

    Cindy Xie

    Program Director - Workshops
    M&A Consultant @ Deloitte | LinkedIn

  • Shreya Nimbali

    Shreya Nimbali

    Program Manager - Fellowship
    Data Engineer @ Amazon | LinkedIn

  • sweeha

    Sweeha Panwar

    Program Manager
    Development Manager @ Pratham USA | LinkedIn

  • Andrea Aragon

    Andrea Aragon

    Program Coordinator - Fellowship
    Business Honors & Finance Student @ University of Texas at Austin | LinkedIn

  • Zaina Siddiqi

    Zaina Siddiqi

    Program Coordinator - Fellowship
    Finance, Core Texts & Ideas, Wealth Management Student @ University of Texas at Austin | LinkedIn

  • katie

    Katie Diep

    Program Coordinator - Workshops
    Marketing Associate @ Trafera | LinkedIn

  • Shireen Katyal

    Shireen Katyal

    Research Analyst
    Economics Student @ UC Santa Barbara | LinkedIn

marketing

  • Sandy Huynh

    Sandy Huynh

    Social Media Manager
    Digital Marketing Coordinator @ BLVK Holdings | LinkedIn

  • Tierra D'Andrea

    Social Media Manager
    Marketing Project Manager @ Barrio Glassworks | LinkedIn

  • Michelle Le

    Social Media Manager
    Social Media and Public Relations Associate @ Frankie Rose Cosmetics | LinkedIn

  • Jane Martin

    Jane Martin

    Social Media Manager
    Finance & Risk Management Student @ University of Wisconsin-Madison | LinkedIn

  • Rylie Kimura

    Rylie Kimura

    Lead Graphic Designer
    Graphic Designer @ Glamnetic | LinkedIn

  • Greer Tanzer

    Greer Tanzer

    Marketing Analyst
    MSBA candidate @ Marshall School of Business | LinkedIn

Strategy & Growth

  • Irina Sakharova

    Irina Sakharova

    Corporate Partnerships & Community Manager
    Consulting Analyst @ Accenture | LinkedIn

Writers

  • Shireen Katyal

    Shireen Katyal

    Writer
    Economics Student @ UC Santa Barbara | LinkedIn

  • Shannon Nguyen

    Shannon Nguyen

    Writer
    Program Manager @ Flatiron Health | LinkedIn

  • Haley Mitchell

    Haley Mitchell

    Writer
    Communications Specialist @ Viant Technology | LinkedIn

  • Denver Williams

    Denver Williams

    Writer
    Copywriter @ Bose | LinkedIn

Events & Outreach

  • Sadia Oladipupo

    Sadia Oladipupo

    Events Lead
    Media Relations Coordinator @ Disney | LinkedIn

  • Michelle Chiu

    Michelle Chiu

    Events Coordinator
    Lead Designer & VC Fellow | LinkedIn

  • Lauren Velez

    Events Coordinator
    Software Engineer @ Goldman Sachs | LinkedIn

  • Camilia Rowshan

    Camilia Rowshan

    Events & Multimedia Coordinator | Founding Member
    Market Growth Lead @ DoorDash | LinkedIn

  • Katie Diep

    Katie Diep

    Events & Outreach Coordinator
    Marketing Associate @ Trafera | LinkedIn

  • KK Vaughn

    KK Vaughn

    Events & Outreach Coordinator
    Technical Recruiter @ Amazon Web Services | LinkedIn