Director of Communications Patrice Romano '24

"I have been involved with WLI since fall of my freshman year after taking a seminar with Dr. Burkhalter. I was first a protege for the communications team and I became the team director in my junior year. I was drawn to the WLI mission of creating an empowering space that is not only inclusive towards women and non-binary people, but prioritizes programming towards those identities. At SJU, I am also an RA, lead a service immersion program called the Appalachian Experience (APEX), and am a brother of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. I am so proud to work with organizations that value inclusivity, social justice, personal growth, and community!"

 

Secretary: Miranda Oseguera '24

"I have been in WLI since I was a freshman. I joined because I loved the idea of a club that allowed for a network of women identifying people supporting each other to be our best selves. I’m a double stem major with a huge love of animals! I’m very passionate of trying to have more female representation in STEM."

 

 

 

 

Director of Campus Relations Daniella Campos '23

I have been on WLI since freshman year. I was drawn to the organization because of their mission to empower women through professional development.  I am grateful to be a part of a hardworking and amazing team. I have enjoyed every moment! At SJU, I am Co-President of Latinx Student Association. I am also a Senior Student Worker at the department of political science. This year I also serve as an ambassador for Running Start which is an early arrival program geared towards helping first-year students from underrepresented backgrounds adjust to their first year in college. I am a member of Alpha Alpha Alpha (first generation college student honor society) and Sigma Iota Rho (international relations honor society). 

Our Fall 2022 Proteges:

Co-President Protege Bella Privitera '26

"This is my first year on WLI, and I'm so thrilled to be apart of this wonderful organization! Coming from an all girls high school with a strong emphasis on supporting our "sisters", I wanted to involve myself in a community of empowering women who strive to uplift one another and take charge of our futures. Apart of WLI, I'm also involved in the student-run theater (Followed by a Bear), SJU Theatre Company, Hawk Hill Law Club, Hip Hop Hawks, The Hawk Newspaper."

 

 

 

 

Co-President Protege: Giselle Kaderabek ‘26

"This is my first year in WLI, I saw the booth at the activities fair and looked further into the club I felt compelled to join. I fully support the mission of WLI and wanted to be surrounded by fellow strong, ambitious and like minded women that seek to expand upon career and personal development for women while encouraging unity and individuality. I could not be more thrilled to be apart of the e board and facilitate women empowerment on campus and beyond. My experience has stemmed from being apart of an all women's entrepreneurship program during high school know as the National Association of Women Business Owners in my local San Antonio chapter where I worked with fellow women entrepreneurs to create a business plan and pitch. I was also a national competitor and state medalists for my high school's DECA chapter where I competed in the Marketing sector and was a first place medalist of my high schools entrepreneurship challenge. Aside from WLI, I am involved in Haub Women, American Marketing Association on campus, Project Sunshine and SJ Brew." 

 

 

Communications Director Protégé: Eshika Attri '26

This is my first year in WLI! I am very passionate about DEI at SJU, and I felt WLI was just such a good way to learn more and promote the concept. So far, I am apart of running start, FMA, WLI, and Student Senate. In highschool I was Class President and Varsity Tennis Captain. 

 

 

 

 

Communications Protégé: Hannah Pajtis '26

I have a passion for woman’s rights, was looking for a safe place to learn professional skills/learn how to navigate the workplace as a woman, and value leadershipI was a Girl Scout for 10+ years and earned 3 highest awards in Girl Scouts. I was also a certified Girl Scout PA (program aid), on e-board for NHS, co-founder of my high school’s entrepreneurship club, co-captain of high school tennis teamIn addiotn to WLI, I'm also involved in The Hawk Newspaper, Dean’s Leadership Program, and Asian Students Association. I’m passionate about my Asian-American identity (I gave a speech to my high school about it and won 1st place of 400 kids), writing is my passion, my ultimate bucket list activity is to travel the world, and I love 70s music!

 

Communications Protégé: Alicia Jones '26

I am involved in Followed by a Bear, Debate Club, Relay for Life and Weekly Service with Ghompers! I am an econ major and have a passion for business. I dance at a separate studio doing tap dancing and I love to sew!