Executive Board

Co-Founding President

Meg Anderson

Hello, I'm Meg! I'm a senior at Pitt in the Business school studying Finance and Business Information Systems, and earning certificates in Business Analytics and Leadership & Ethics. I absolutely love serving as one of Empower's Presidents. Mia and I talked about starting an organization in March of 2021 focused on bridging the gap in skillsets we felt women at Pitt faced across different majors, and it's been so amazing seeing our ideas come to life. I love being able to give back to using the professional development knowledge I've learned as a business student, while expanding my own horizons through being surrounded by incredible women in a variety of areas of study that I haven't been exposed to in my classes.

Co-Founding President

Mia Nitekman

Hi, I'm Mia! I'm a senior studying Politics & Philosophy with a minor in Sociology earning my Honors Joint Degree from the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. From its inception, Empower was built on teamwork. Meg and I began contact through my curiosity and her research, eventually creating a club space we can both be proud of - our roots grow firmly out of female students helping one another find community. I am passionate about the role that mentorship can play in a young woman's life and have begun Empower's Mentorship Matching program to provide that opportunity for members. I love Empower's ability to gather students from all over Pitt's academics into a space where they can pursue their professional goals surrounded by women of the same mindset.

VP of Marketing

Zoe Frantz

Hello, I'm Zoe! I'm a student in Pitt Business studying marketing with a certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship. I met Meg in March 2022 to learn more about Empower and immediately needed to get involved. Empower is such an incredible club promoting inclusivity and improving the lives of women. I love serving on the executive board as the VP of Marketing and getting to spread awareness about Empower.

VP of Events

Nicole Okere

Hi, I'm Nicole! I am a junior at Pitt on the premed track, majoring in psychology with a certificate in global health. I became the VP of Events for Empower because I believe in enriching the college experience past the classroom. Through our events in Empower, I hope you're able to try new things, find a sense of peace/relaxation, and make long lasting memories that will stick with you past your time at Pitt.

VP of DE&I

Ananya Pathapadu

Hello, I'm Ananya! I'm a senior at Pitt's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in neuroscience and psychology as well as a minor in chemistry. I stepped into the role with my experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion as member and eventually co-chair of The Pitt News Inclusion Committee. As VP of DE&I, I hope to build Empower as a community of inclusive women and provide this community with the necessary resources they may need for the classroom, workplace, and beyond.

VP of Professional Development

Annabel Summo

Hi, my name is Annabel! I am a senior at Pitt in the Business school majoring in Accounting and Business Information Systems. After a summer internship in KPMG's NY Financial Services group, I have just accepted a full time position!

VP of Outreach

Ohemaa Boateng

Hi, my name is Ohemaa! I am a junior in Pitt nursing. As someone who was part of a mentorship program growing up, I am looking forward to starting this Empower mentorship program as the VP of Outreach!

PR Chair

Mara Gillespie

Hi, my name is Mara! I am a junior at Pitt in the Business school majoring in Marketing and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Economics. I spent the summer working as a business development intern for Armada Supply Chain Solutions. Currently, I am working as a social media and design intern for a local Pittsburgh boutique. I am excited to be a PR Chair and share social media posts to increase awareness about Empower!

PR Chair

Margo Nitekman

Hi, my name is Margo! I am a freshman in Pitt Business with a major in Marketing, hoping to get a certificate in digital media. I was active on a business competition team in high school and was able to create an Instagram page and website. I can't wait to start helping with design and promotion for Empower!