As Wharton’s first female dean, Dean Erika James is focused on strengthening and diversifying the reach of Wharton.

The Coalition for Equity and Opportunity (CEO) is the first-of-a-kind partnership among academe, business, and industry to create and disseminate the knowledge needed to drive broad-based and inclusive economic growth and opportunity for all people.

Inspired by an evolving student population comprised of 50% women, CEO is creating a future that is accessible to all students.

“We see the talented women who care about − and want to learn more about
− business and business education. Wharton is committed to being at the forefront of changing the gender balance of upcoming generations of business leaders. And Wharton alumnae can help us get there by expanding opportunities for women and empowering positive outcomes for their success.”

Dean Erika H. James

For the second year in a row, the incoming Wharton class has achieved gender parity with at least 50 percent of students identifying as female.

Financial aid contributes to this ongoing gender parity by ensuring the Wharton experience is available to students regardless of their financial needs or situation.

A gender equitable student body propels the School forward, elevating the entire Wharton community.

“Wharton was a unique opportunity – it opened so many doors that I did not think were possible.”

Gabriela Campoverde, WG’22, GEN’23

The McNulty Leadership program at Wharton helps develop the personal and professional leadership capacity of current students through innovative programming and networking opportunities.

With support from The Wharton Fund, the McNulty Leadership Program is looking to scale its offerings – such as its roundtable programming that brings together individuals from various industries for open discussion and dialogue – so that more female students can take advantage of this uniquely Wharton experience. By scaling programs like McNulty, Wharton is equipping women to be leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of my MBA journey was working with the McNulty Leadership Program. Many women I know, myself included, have faced insurmountable barriers as we sought leadership positions in our professional and personal lives. Acknowledging our shared experiences as part of McNulty’s Wharton Women’s Leadership Circles not only served as a source of connection, but also as a platform to celebrate and empower each other while paving the way for a better future.”

Zamreen Ebrahim, WG’21

“The McNulty roundtables empowered me to ask questions without fear of judgement, lead with vulnerability, and most importantly, practice bringing my most authentic self to the table. I plan to leverage the lessons I learned and the tools I acquired during these sessions in my workplace and wherever I am called to lead.”

Tanya Gupta, WG’22