Evolve

The Evolve Committee aims to address issues of intersectionality, equity, and diversity in the workplace through speaker events, presenting to different groups on campus, and hosting discussion groups. The committee is responsible for planning and organizing the annual Voices of Diversity (VOD) conference, Wharton Women’s newest cornerstone event, which hosts important conversations regarding intersectionality and entrepreneurship as women and underrepresented gender identities. Committee members also collaborate to spearhead new events, panels, workshops, and initiatives to educate others about financial, racial, gender, and disability equality in the workplace.

2025 Committee

Khwaish Lakhiani

Khwaish Lakhiani (Class of 2026) is a junior from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, concentrating in Finance and Statistics with a minor in Data Science. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall, and most recently served as a project leader as part of the Pro-Bono Consulting Committee. As the new VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Khwaish is excited to continue to foster an environment where women and underrepresented gender identities uplift one another. Outside of Wharton Women, Khwaish is involved in 180 Degrees Consulting, Violet Quaker, and serves as a TA for WH2010. In her free time, you can find Khwaish exploring new restaurants in Philly, taking long walks, and listening to music. Feel free to reach out at khwaish@wharton.upenn.edu.