Student organizations

Smart Woman Securities at the University of Virginia

University of Virginia Smart Woman Securities (SWS), winner of UVA’s Best New CIO award and McIntire's 2014 Outstanding Student Organization Award, is the UVA chapter of a national organization that seeks to educate and enrich women on the fundamentals of investments and finance.

SWS is one of 25 national chapters with a mission to create a cohesive, supportive environment for women to achieve financial confidence and explore new career fields through:

A 10-week educational seminar series
Stock pitches and research analyst program
An alumni and mentorship program
Corporate and professional development sponsorships

After completing the seminar series, full members of SWS have the opportunity to manage SWS’s investment fund and meet with successful investors such as Warren Buffett. By providing direct investment experience, SWS hopes to succeed in creating a community of women with greater investment knowledge and financial influence. Chief Executive Officer: Sanchya Kansal

Ongoing Events and Activities

Conduct semesterlong case studies and technical valuation training in the research team curriculum
Have leadership training and bonding with all members on the executive and investment boards
Host mentorship program, with intentional pairings and group events
Leverage SWS alumni to plan new speakers, educational, and social events (e.g., SWS young alumni reunion)
Partner with McIntire affinity organizations to increase membership diversity
Send all executive board members to the SWS national conference
Conduct panel and speaker presentations with companies and faculty (e.g. Barings, J.P. Morgan, Roark Capital, PFM)

Programs at McIntire

Faculty & Research

It's more than an education.

Programs at McIntire

Faculty & Research

It's more than an education.

Smart Woman Securities at the University of Virginia

Ongoing Events and Activities