Renita Fernandes
VerifiedMBA Candidate, Vice President of Women in Leadership
MBA candidate at Schulich School of Business specializing in HR Management and Learning & Development, serving as Vice President of Women in Leadership where she drives initiatives to empower women in business
Experience
Vice President · Schulich Women in Leadership, Graduate Chapter (WIL)
2024 – Present
Leads strategic initiatives centered on empowering women in business while supporting programming and community-building efforts. Part of the 2025 leadership team, contributing to initiatives that create opportunities and inspiration for women in the Schulich community.
About
Education
Schulich School of Business - York University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), HR Management · 2026
Areas of Expertise
Learning & DevelopmentTraining & Talent DevelopmentHR ManagementWomen's Leadership DevelopmentStudent EngagementCommunity Building
Key Achievements
Appointed Vice President of Schulich Women in Leadership Graduate Chapter for the 2025 leadership teamServed on the 2026 International Women's Day Planning Committee at Schulich School of BusinessRecognized by Dean Detlev Zwick for outstanding initiative and leadership in developing the 2026 International Women's Day programPresented at the IGC Business Summit, focusing on connecting students with real-world opportunitiesDescribed by the organization as bringing 'energy and vision to drive confidence, community, and impact'
Personality Traits
EnergeticVisionaryInitiative-drivenCommunity-focusedEmpowering
Contributions
Leading initiatives to empower women in business through Schulich Women in LeadershipDeveloping and implementing programming for International Women's Day at Schulich School of BusinessCreating opportunities to connect students with real-world business experiencesBuilding community and fostering confidence among women in business education