Dollar Scholars
The Dollar Scholars Committee is responsible for spearheading philanthropic initiatives for the greater Philadelphia community, with a focus on supporting financial literacy and professional/personal development for high school students. The Committee has developed cohorts of fellowships, host Discovery Days for students to come to Wharton for workshops, and maintain a website (www.Dollar-Scholars.org)
2025 Committee
Suzie Kim
Suzie Kim (Class of 2027) is from Blacksburg, VA and is concentrating in Marketing and Finance with a minor in Law & Society. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall as a member of the Marketing Committee. In 2024, she served as the VP of Alumnae Relations, where she enjoyed strengthening alumnae-student mentorship and spearheading panels such as “Wharton Women Around the World” to highlight underrepresented career paths. As the new VP of Philanthropy Community, Suzie is excited to increase engagement with the surrounding Philly community and to host the 2025 Dressing for Success fashion show, with proceeds going to The Wardrobe. Outside of Wharton Women, Suzie is involved in MUSE Consulting and The WALK Magazine. In her free time, you can catch Suzie reading, trying new foods with friends, or listening to folk, indie, and pop music. Feel free to reach out to Suzie at suziekim@wharton.upenn.edu.
Sophia-Nicole Bay
Sophia-Nicole Bay (Class of 2027) is from Sofia, Bulgaria and Washington, D.C. and is part of the Huntsman Program at Penn, concentrating in Finance with Mandarin as her target language. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall as a Dollar Scholars committee member. Outside of Wharton Women, Sophia is involved in Penn International Impact Consulting, the Daily Pennsylvanian, Wharton Undergraduate Energy Club, and is a TA and RA. In her free time, Sophia loves filming short films, writing poetry, and traveling around the world.
Sanya Oli
Sanya Oli (Class of 2027) is from Marion, Iowa, and is a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major. She joined Wharton Women in her Freshman Spring as a member of the Dollar Scholars committee. Outside of Wharton Women, Sanya is involved in the Wharton Undergraduate Public Policy and the Wharton Undergraduate Real Estate Club. In her free time, Sanya likes to swim, hang out with friends, or watch a new show on Netflix!
Karla Figueroa
Karla Figueroa (Class of 2028) is from Little Elm, Texas and plans to pursue a double concentration in Finance and Real Estate. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall as a member of the Dollar Scholars committee. Outside of Wharton Women, Karla is involved with the Wharton Real Estate Club, and in her free time, she loves kayaking and going out to bakeries.
Sophie Slayden
Sophie Slayden (Class of 2027) was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and is currently studying at the Wharton School of Business, concentrating in Finance and Business Analytics. She joined the Wharton Women Dollar Scholars Committee in the fall of her freshman year to further her involvement in community service at Penn. Beyond Wharton Women, Sophie is active in the Women's Athletic Association and the Private Equity & Venture Capital Club. She is also a student-athlete and a diver on the Penn Women’s Swim and Dive Team. In her free time, she enjoys wake-surfing and baking.
Felicity Chen
Felicity Chen (Class of 2028) is from West Chester, PA and plans to pursue a double concentration in Business Economics & Public Policy and Management with a minor in Mathematics. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall as a committee member of Dollar Scholars. Outside of Wharton Women, Felicity is involved with SIC, Camp Kesem, and Wharton Undergrads in Public Policy. In her free time, you can catch Felicity hunting for new food spots, hiking, and hanging out with friends.
Shreya Tandon
Shreya Tandon (Class of 2027) is from Mumbai, India and is pursuing a double concentration in Finance and Management. She joined Wharton Women her Freshman Fall as a member of Dollar Scholars and has been a part of Dressing for Success since last year. In her free time, you can catch Shreya exploring new restaurants, cooking, or reading.
Renee Samieva
Renee Samieva (Class of 2027) is from Omaha, Nebraska and plans to pursue a double concentration in Finance and Real Estate. She joined Wharton Women her freshman spring as a Dollar Scholars committee member. Outside of Wharton Women, Renee is involved in WUREC, WRC, and Music Business Club. In her free time, Renee enjoys learning languages, exploring fashion and music, writing, and traveling to new places.
Mahi Nimmagadda
Mahi Nimmagadda (Class of 2028) is from Atlanta, Georgia and plans to pursue a double concentration in Finance and Marketing with a minor in history. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall as a committee member of Dollar Scholars. Outside of Wharton Women, Mahi is involved with SIC, The DP Business Department, and WUFC. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, exploring Philly, and spending time with friends.