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.
Akhila Guttikonda
Akhila is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Neuroscience with a minor in Health Services Management in the Wharton School and CAS. She has been involved in Wharton Women since her freshman spring, and she is most looking forward to being a part of the strong, diverse community WW has to offer for those interested in pursuing a career in the vast field of business. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Angelina Ferrer
Angelina is a sophomore in the Wharton School of Business studying Finance and Behavioral Economics. This is her first semester in Wharton Women and she is looking forward to being immersed in the inclusive, diverse and empowering community WW cultivates. In her free time, she enjoys journaling, cooking, and traveling.