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NewsletterA T H E N AM E N T O R S H I P C O M M I T T E EF A L L 2 0 2 4 E D I T I O N

MENTORSHIPMENTORSHIPMENTORSHIPVP MESSAGEVP MESSAGEVP MESSAGEKatie Giannetto“As VP of Mentorship, I hope tocontinue to foster a community ofwomen that are forever growing,supporting of one another, andempowering. I hope to continue tobuild to the safe space and learningcommunity for these women. My goalfor ATHENA is to create a space thatis rewarding for mentee & mentorparticipants. I wish to create pairs thatwill continue to have a long lastingrelationship. I hope mentors will pushmentees to be their absolute best andstrive to help them professionally andpersonally in every way they can. Mycommittee and I hope to strengthenour community with every ATHENAevent we host. I truly hope by the endof this program, every participant willfeel they have grown and found acommunity that has uplifted her.”

Info SessionS E P T E M B E R 2 6 T HS E S S I O N T O I N F O R M E V E R Y O N EA B O U T A T H E N A A N D T H E M E M B E RI N C L U S I V E M E N T O R S H I P P R O G R A M

IN NEED OFA MENTOR?We connect you with professionals who are infields you want to look into, while theyconnect you with your career. The mentors willhelp you reach your professional and personalgoals through the semester. A great way toempower yourself in your field and gainopportunities through someone who has beenin your place before. YOU’VE COME TOTHE RIGHT PLACE!BECOME A MENTEE AND JOIN US!ENGAGINGEVENTS!A PLACE TOGROW ANDLEARN!A FUN ANDSUPPORTIVECOMMUNITY!

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M A P P I N G O U T T H EF U T U R EO U R S P E A K E RCommittee members meet up on Halloween Night to plan out theirfuture and career plans!Former double major in ComputerScience and Mathematicsand Class of 2023, JazmineFreund speaks about her experiencein college and her current job as a Technology Rotational Analystat Citi Cybersecurity Program Manager.

MENTEE HIGHLIGHTSMENTEE HIGHLIGHTSSheryl Diaz and Luiza AramaSheryl Diaz and Luiza AramaFAVORITE MEMORIES? ACCOMPLISHMENTSSheryl: Throughout the program, I’ve been reminded ofthe importance of stepping out of my comfort zone andseeking advice, which has helped me become moreconfident in reaching out to others. The feedback I’vereceived, especially from my mentorship manager, hasbeen incredibly helpful in guiding me through thementorship experience.Luiza: Throughout the program, I learned that taking"untraditional" career pathways is okay. Almost everyalumna I have heard from (at events/my mentor) agreesthat it is important and easier to rotate in companyfunctions earlier in your career than later. It lets you learnmore about company operations and determine what suitsyou best. This is something to consider, especially if youare unsure what department you would like to specializein, especially as a general business/finance major. Besidesapplying to different kinds of internships/positions,rotational and developmental programs should also beconsidered.SCAVENGER HUNTLEARNING EXPERIENCESSheryl: Being part of ATHENA means being part of asupportive community where I can learn, grow, andconnect with amazing individuals. It has provided mewith a space to keep improving.Luiza: Being part of ATHENA means being part of acommunity of mentees, managers, and mentors whohave experiences to share and are open to helping oneanother out. The program is founded on principles ofcollaboration and creation, which has the potential tobenefit everyone's personal, academic, and professionaljourney. Throughout this process, I have formed newconnections, gained guidance from peers and alumnae,and appreciated everyone's contributions.Sheryl: Lauren and I grabbed coffee together, whichwas a great way to catch up and discuss both ourpersonal and professional lives. Plus, the coffee wasdelicious!Luiza: Some activities I have been able to part-take inwith my mentor, Siovonne, include grabbing coffeetogether, resume review, discussing LinkedIn insights,experiences in different fields of finance, opportunitiesof higher education, tips for being updated with currentevents, and, most importantly, reflecting on goals andachievements. I also appreciated my mentor's stories ofher time at Baruch College as a student and WIBmember.GROWTH & SUCCESS!Sheryl: One of my favorite memories is attending the mentorpanels, where I had the opportunity to ask questions, seefamiliar faces, and gain valuable advice.Luiza: My favorite memory from ATHENA so far has been theopening dinner, where we were all encouraged to be openwith one another and share our goals and expectations of theprogram. The environment was very welcoming and open topersonalization, which I greatly appreciated. I was also ableto meet and talk with other members, which helped mecreate friendships at the start of the semester.Sheryl: My mentor and I have worked together to refine myresume and enhance my LinkedIn profile. These sessions havebeen both productive and motivating, helping me feel moreconfident about my growth and next steps!Luiza: My mentor and I have had the opportunity to discoverdifferent LinkedIn features, analytics, and tools that havegreatly helped me search for internship opportunities and hersearch for company/industry updates. Through this process, Ihave found postings in real-time and learned more about"industry influencers." With increased content/engagement,we both worked on getting more from our experience on theplatform.

MENTOR HIGHLIGHTSMENTOR HIGHLIGHTSLauren Greco and Siovonne PersaudLauren Greco and Siovonne PersaudFAVORITE MEMORIES? ACCOMPLISHMENTSLauren: My favorite memories from ATHENA are buildingstronger relationships with my mentee and being a part of herpath to conquer the world! Siovonne: My favorite memories from ATHENA are of helpingmy mentee achieve her goals!Lauren: My mentee and I have worked on improving herresume and LinkedIn profile to contribute to her futuresuccess.Siovonne: My mentee and I worked on building her resumeand goal planning. LEARNING EXPERIENCES GROWTH & SUCCESS!Lauren: Being a part of ATHENA means supporting motivatedwomen to navigate challenges and achieve their goals.Siovonne: Being a part of ATHENA means giving and gettingsupport from other women to make our goals come to life!Lauren: As a previous mentee and mentor, I have learnedthat it is essential to have someone in your circle who cananswer any questions you may have and help you tosucceed.Siovonne: As a previous VP of WIB, I have learned that it isimportant to have interpersonal skills because they can helpmake lasting relationships and connections. SCAVENGER HUNTLauren: Sheryl and I went on a coffee date to catch up onlife and chat about our recent achievements.Siovonne: Luiza and I went over her LinkedIn, resume, andgoals over some coffee. I also told Luiza about my experienceat Baruch and WIB.

Work on networkingskillsApply to internshipsReview resumes withMentorsBuild confidence intheir field!

B R Y A N T P A R K H S R F EF B X D W F F G Q Y E B L O VA H F B O N D I N G W H A O EL F U K W B N U S G Y A U D NL C N K T I K T O K S L G J TK I C E S K A T I N G L H E SV C X O F P C H K L S O I M PS A Q P C C K O G U U W N A IU F J I W S O K S G Q E G I CW E W Z T T Q N W T X E I L TV T Q Z M Y H U N E U N E S UM T T A R A R O S E R M N L RT E M E E T I N G S C S E Y EU Y A P P I N G P Y T T O S SN E W S L E T T E R Z S D U FATHENA Fall 2024Ice skatingTara RoseTikToksLaughingEmailsBryant ParkCostumesBondingConnectPicturesHalloweenNewsletterYappingMeetingsEventsFallPizzaCafeFoodFun®B R E A K P A G E

Team Bonding 2024!! WOOO!!! We hada ton of fun enjoying each other’scompany. Unfortunately, we did notget hot chocolate because of the warmweather (and because it’s overpriced)but we still enjoyed some fries, chickentenders, and store bought chips!YUMMThree of our committee members wentice skating while the others were tryingto beat each other on the app‘Stompers.’Some of us, not saying names,continuously fell on the ice because ofher very poor skills of skating.Thankfully, our excellent Olympic iceskater was there to save the day!Proud to say that Team Bonding was asuccess!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 TEAM BONDINGNOVEMBER 2024TEAM BONDINGTEAM BONDING

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MENTOR PANELQ&A SESSIONMENTORMENTORNOVEMBER2024PANELIRIS INSPIRES SUCCESS!We had the pleasure ofhearing from Iris Procaccio,a Baruch College alumniwho majored in Accountingand minored in InformationTechnology and SocialResponsibility. Iris is currently a TaxAssociate at PwC havinginterned at PwC in Tax andeven IPG for Tax. During hertime at Baruch, she was theVP of Alumnae Relations forWomen in Business.Iris spoke about herexperience and encouragedus to focus on buildingconnections, exploringinternships, and exploringinternships to pursue ourgoals. Her tips andexperiences left everyonefeeling inspired and readyto take on new challenges!TAKEAWAYS!Internships = Game changers: Dive in,learn and let those experiences shapeyour career path. Network Like a Pro: Make connections,talk to people and don’t be afraid to askfor advice! (Mentors are key)

Testimonials“The ATHENA programseems to be reallyinteresting” - Aninterested WIB member“I enjoyed it, theevents! Thank you forhosting!” - A previousmentee“As a mentee and now as a mentor, ATHENA isone of the amazing parts of WIB where you get tomeet like minded women where everyone wantsto grow and uplift each other. But you also createa special with your mentee and mentor whichallows you to grow personally and professionally.”- A previous mentor “It was very fun! Iloved it!” - Aprevious mentee“”ATHENA is a specialopportunity to be paired withanother ambitious woman, tohelp you succeed in your careerpath!” - A previous mentor“I am so grateful foreverything I have beenable to achieve withATHENA!” - Aprevious mentee

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As we reach the end of program, wecelebrated by getting together for a deliciousdinner and enjoying each other’s company! December 12, Tara RoseDecember 12, Tara Rose

Look at the amazing people who pushed through this semester! ATHENA wouldn’t havebeen possible without their dedication and support. We sincerely thank all ourcommittee members for their hard work and the energy they brought to every ATHENA event! COMMITTEEFOCUS

M E N T O R S H I P M V PInterview with our VP, Katie: (1) Introduce the member that you would like to highlight.I would like to highlight our MVP: Sanjana Rashid!(2) What do you think this member’s greatest strength is?Taking initiative and being able to come out of her shell. I appreciate howSanjana is always down to help and do more than what is asked of her. (3) How has this member positively impacted the group dynamic or yourwork as a committee?She is always a joy to work with, so the atmosphere is welcoming and fun.Regarding work, she always helps everyone out, making everyone else's jobeasier (including mine). (4) Can you share an example of when this member went above and beyondtheir role? The first time Sanjana went above and beyond was during the TeamBonding event. She created a video without being asked. I loved the videoand how she took the initiative. After that, she continued taking the initiativeand wanted to help.(5) What is something about this member that others might not know butshould? I think people underestimate her (especially Sanjana). This member willcontinue to go far because she is dedicated to her work and has workedhard. Since it is often behind the scenes, people may not know all of herhard work and dedication. (6) What is your favorite memory with this member? None... Kidding! Making TikToks at committee meetings. At first, Sanjanawas shy, but once she opened up, her personality really shined. Sanjana is ajoy; once she opened up, everyone else saw that. Creating TikToks andseeing this side of her made it more comfortable for everyone around her,and it let me get to know her better and continue to see this different side ofher.member spotlight“I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with such anamazing committee, where everyone feels more like closefriends than just ‘coworkers.’ Every task I was assignedbecame a chance to learn new skills that I can carry into myfuture career. Thank you to all the committee members fromboth Mentorship and Athena. And, of course, a special thankyou to the best VP, Katie!” - Sanjana Rashid

H O P E T OS E E Y O UA L L N E X TS E M E S T E R ! !THANK YOUF O R A N A M A Z I N GS E M E S T E R !H O P EE V E R Y O N EH A D A MA M A Z I N GT I M E A N DE N J O Y E DE A C HM O M E N T