About Us

Women in isolation cannot redefine the future of business education

WE NEED COMMUNITY

Women in BizEd (WiBE, pronounced WEE-bee) is a private membership community representing hundreds of business school academics and administrators around the world.

We cultivate and support inspiring and ambitious leaders dedicated to advancing the future of business education.

It’s a platform for members to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices, promoting professional growth and development at every career stage.

Members can access multiple programs a month, both virtual and in-person around the world, including workshops, leadership summits, and mentorship opportunities.

 

We believe that everyone must have a seat at the table to shape the future of business education.

 

We welcome women and men in our membership.  

WiBE  membership is open to all business school administrators and faculty, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

WiBE showcases how a market-driven and inclusive approach can transform the future of business education by supporting new emerging leaders. 

Women in Business Education is proudly a woman-owned limited liability company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA.

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About the Founder

20 years, 22 countries, almost 100 business schools

Where were the women?

In the last two decades I’ve worked with hundreds of different business schools in twenty two countries. From writing strategic plans, developing new programs to establishing partnerships, I was exposed to almost every aspect of a business school. 

 Yet everywhere I traveled I discovered the same thing.  We would struggle for gender balance at every steering committee meeting, conference agenda, or dean’s council. 
When I did have the rare opportunity to work with women at the top levels of leadership I very much enjoyed connecting with these trail blazing, brilliant, clever, rock star, courageous leaders!  For years I have wanted to bring these change makers together to build a powerful and cohesive network.

I invite you to join WiBE membership as we build the pipeline of future leaders in business education.—Lisa Leander, Founder & CEO, Women in Business Education

Read Lisa's Story

"What I've benefited most from is the TRUE camaraderie with other women leaders who are committed and driven to advance diverse leadership within business schools. The energy and inspiration I get has been so uplifting and incredible."

Lan Ma Nygren, Associate Dean, Norm Brodskey College of Business, Rider University

With WiBE, I feel validated. I feel valued. I feel valuable. Time is precious, and WiBE events are valuable time spent building meaningful relationships, sharing relevant information and stories, and having fun/enjoying the process!"

Ruchi Watson

Director, University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business

"Thank you, Lisa Leander and Women in Business Education, for pulling together this impactful and empowering slate of speakers, sessions and sponsors. To have an entire day focused on ourselves, our journey, our discipline, our craft - THIS is what professional development should feel like. I'M STILL BUZZING FROM THE HIGH!!"

Jennifer Edmonds

Dean at School of Business and Digital Media at Georgian Court University