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 Evolve, 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.
Ashley Amankwah
Ashley Amankwah is a sophomore from New York, studying Health and Societies with a concentration in Healthcare Markets and Finance. She joined Wharton Women as a general body member her sophomore fall, and is excited to contribute to a dynamic initiative which highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion through Evolve. Around campus, Ashley is involved in various organizations where she holds board positions in Black Wharton and the Black Student League. She is also a member of BlackGenCapital, and a volunteer for the Penn Reading Initiative. In her free time, she loves going to restaurants, watching movies, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Prisha Arora
Prisha Arora (Class of 2028) is a freshman from Punjab, India, and is looking to concentrate in Finance and Real Estate at Wharton. She joined Wharton Women in the Spring as a member of the Evolve Committee and is passionate about fostering conversations on equity and inclusion, contributing to the Evolve Committee’s mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Beyond Wharton Women, Prisha is involved in WAX’s Real Estate Investments and Global Strategy Consulting teams, Wharton Management Club, WUEC Incubator, and Penn Microfinance. She also serves as the South Asian Committee Chair for IBEC. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on walks, and exploring new places.
Maria Kate Boldyrev
Maria Kate (Class of 2027) is a sophomore from New York, studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a minor in Consumer Psychology. This is her third semester with the EVOLVE Committee, and she is excited to help foster an uplifting and supportive community at Wharton Women. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, art, and spending time with family and friends.
Millie Briones-Sausa
Millie Briones-Sausa (Class of 2026) is from California, pursuing a concentration in Marketing with a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. She joined Wharton Women her Sophomore Fall as a member of the Evolve Committee. Outside of Wharton Women, Millie is involved with Mujeres Empoderadas, Penn for Immigrant Rights, REACH, and as a Head TA in the Management Department. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philly, running with her dog, and watching a good show.
Jiya Dave
Jiya Dave (Class of 2027) is a sophomore from New Jersey, studying Economics. She joined Wharton Women during her Freshman Spring as part of Evolve. Jiya has truly enjoyed her experience on the committee thus far and is looking forward to further collaborating with ambitious and supportive women for various projects within the organization! Aside from Wharton Women, Jiya is a member of WUHC, WUSBC, and CityStep. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with friends/family, and traveling!
Akhila Guttikonda
Akhila Guttikonda is a junior from Georgia and is studying Neuroscience and Nutrition Science with a minor in Healthcare Management. She joined Wharton Women her freshman year as a member of the Evolve Committee and has loved working on initiatives that promote diversity in thought, like the VOD Conference. Outside of Wharton Women, she is involved with the WiNSS, WUHC, Penn Bioethics Journal, and Pipeline. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philly and spending time with friends and family.
Aanya Khanderia
Aanya Khanderia (Class of 2028) is a first-year from New Jersey, studying in the Life Sciences and Management Program. She plans on dually concentrating in Healthcare Management and Finance at the Wharton School of Business, and majoring in Biology at the College of Arts and Sciences. Aanya joined Wharton Women in the Spring as a member of Evolve and is excited to contribute her efforts toward elevating Wharton Women’s DEI platform. Aside from Wharton Women, Aanya is an Analyst for the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club’s Investments Committee, a member of the LSM Student Advisory Board, a TA for the LSM Educational Pipeline Program, and a consultant for PUBS. In her free time, Aanya enjoys playing tennis, going on hikes, and exploring Philly.
Loveleen Sindhar
Loveleen Sindhar (Class of 2027) is a sophomore from New Jersey, studying Health and Societies on the Pre-Dental track. She joined Wharton Women during her Freshman Spring as part of Evolve. Loveleen has loved contributing to highlighting diverse and unique voices and collaborating with members to organize the VOD conference. Aside from Wharton Women, Loveleen is a member of WUHC and is a student research assistant. For fun, Loveleen enjoys watching soccer, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Zahra Vakil
Zahra Vakil (Class of 2028) is a freshman from Dubai, UAE and is looking to concentrate in Finance and Business Analytics at Wharton. Zahra joined Wharton Women in the fall as a member of PBC and is now keen to immerse herself in a diverse and uplifting community within Evolve. Aside from Wharton Women, Zahra is an analyst for Violet Quaker and WITG, a member of PEVC and a Project Lead for WUCC. In her free time, Zahra enjoys practicing table tennis trick shots, going on nature trails and baking.