Executive Women of Goizueta

Executive Women of Goizueta (EWG) is an inclusive leadership community anchored by Emory’s Goizueta network. We turn potential into performance through immersive learning, purposeful connections, and bold, candid conversations—open to all.
Executive Women of Goizueta

Lead with clarity. Connect with purpose.

Executive Women of Goizueta (EWG) advances leadership at every career stage. Through real‑world programming, intentional networking, and future‑focused dialogue, we equip members to lead with confidence and impact in their organizations and communities. Our events and conversations are open to all who are passionate about leadership, growth, and connection.
  • Attendees at the sold-out 2026 Conference

  • annual scholarships advancing leadership

  • Years convening Leaders across industries

What We Do

  • Leadership Training

    Pragmatic, real‑world learning that builds strategic capability and confidence
  • Education

    Immersive experiences that translate insight into action across roles and industries
  • Advocacy

    A platform for bold, future‑focused conversations that elevate talent advancement and inclusive leadership
  • Networking

    Facilitated connections—from intimate peer sessions to large‑scale convenings—that strengthen careers and communities
  • Awards & Scholarships

    Providing meaningful financial support and recognition to help students achieve their full potential.

EWG Events

Save the Dates for the following upcoming events and check back for registration information as the dates get closer.
• 2026 EWG Holiday Party, Friday December 11, 6:30-8:30 pm, Miller-Ward Alumni House
• 2027 Executive Women of Goizueta Annual Leadership Conference – March 5, 2027, Emory Conference Center Hotel
Our annual conference brings leaders and rising talent together for a full day of development, connection, and inspiration—with curated networking, practical tools you can use now, and voices from across industries.
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EWG Board Executive Committee

  • President

    Liz Wolfe 16MBA/16PH
  • Past President

    Julie Friedberg 87C, 23EMBA
  • Vice President

    Kuki Gandhi 15EvMBA
  • Treasurer/Secretary

    Jen Kostryna 04C, 18EvMBA

EWG Leadership

The purpose of the EWG advisory board is to guide the EWG organization in developing and executing its long-range strategic initiatives. The advisory board is composed of a diverse group of senior business executives who support the advancement of women in business. Members of the EWG Advisory Board have experience that complements the strategic goals of EWG.  In addition, the advisory board further differentiates EWG as a distinguished professional organization. The EWG advisory board was established in 2011.

EWG Board

Past President
Julie Friedberg 87C 23EMBA
Vice President, Development, Kindle Energy

President
Liz Wolfe 16MBA 16PH
VP, Operations- Professional & Advisory Solutions, McKesson

Treasurer/Secretary
Jen Kostyrna 04C 18EvMBA
Senior Director of Product Management, Identity Solutions, LexiusNexis Risk Solutions

Vice President
Kuki Gandhi 15EvMBA
Director of Product Management, Waystar

Programming Chair
Setu Shah 15MBA
Product Marketing, Waystar

Programming Vice Chair - Conference
Kamile Herbst 21EvMBA
Senior Business Operations & Compliance Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Programming Vice Chair - General
April Carswell 27EMBA
Adjunct Professor, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University

Sponsorship Chair
Lorry Perkins 15EMBA 17L
Head of Enterprise Transformation Operations & Effectiveness, Emory University

Sponsorship Vice Chair
Cicely Parker 16EMBA
Senior Solutions Engineer, Oracle

Sponsorship Vice Chair
Haniya Vaid 20EMBA
Senior Director of Technical Project Management, Emory University

Community Engagement
Abby England 
Principal, Abby England Consulting

Marketing Chair
Danielle McGivney 16EvMBA
Vice President, Organizational Change Management & Strategic Communications, KWI Communications

Member at Large
Katie Lahey 24EvMBA
Director of Operations, Shapiro Capital Management Co.

 

EWG Advisory Board

Ana Amato 07EvMBA
Managing Director, Protiviti

Harmony Foster 04BBA
VP Sustainability, UPS

Laura Grams
VP, Leadership & Org. Development, HCA Healthcare

Jennifer Turk DeLibero 05BBA
Partner, Audit, KPMG

Luci Rainey
Owner, DAY ONE Consulting & Coaching

Jamie Traynor 14EvMBA
Partner, PwC

Alpa Sutaria 96MBA
SVP, Strategy & Sustainability, Smurfit Westrock

Amanda Windsor White 18EMBA
Director, Sports Marketing, Coca-Cola

Leah Gladu
CEO, KWI Communications

Ways to Get Involved

  • Attend & Learn

    Join conferences, salons, and peer sessions
  • Sponsor & Partner

    Invest in leadership‑ready talent and connect with a high‑caliber network

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