Welcome New Members



Rini Mariani Soemarno ‘81

Rina is president  and commissioner of Darma Henwa Tbk. Formerly she was the Minister of Trade and Industry for the Republic of Indonesia, deputy of the National Banking Restructuring Board (BPPN), finance director of Astra International Tbk, and vice president , Citibank N.A. Jakarta.




Karen Twitchell ‘77

Karen is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Landmark Aviation. Prior to that she was vice president and treasurer  of Lyondell Basell Industries and Lyondell Chemical Company; vice president and treasurer of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation and Southdown, Inc.; and an investment banker with Credit Suisse First Boston. She is a member of the board of directors, KMG Chemicals, Inc. Karen received her MBA from Harvard University.

 


Kristin Pearson ’85
 Kristin is executive vice president, of content publishing and corporate communications at Krames Staywell. Formerly she was executive vice president at Staywell Custom Communications; vice president, strategy and network development at West Suburban Health Care; and administrative director, women's health services at Loyola University Health System. Kristin received her MBA in corporate strategy and marketing at the University of Michigan.



Bettina (Betsy) Plevan ’67

Betsy is a partner in the labor  and  employment department at Proskauer, Rose LLP in New York City as well as co-head of the international Labor and Employment Group and the Class/Collective Action Group. She served as president of the New York City Bar from 2004-2006.  mary received her JD from Boston University Law School.


 

About Us

 

Background

The Business Leadership Council of Wellesley College was formed in 1989 by a small group of alumnae who shared a common bond based on their acknowledged positions of executive leadership and a Wellesley education. Recognizing the leadership preparation they received from Wellesley, the Business Leadership Council was formed with the intent to give back to the College, its constituents, and the wider community through the unique talents of its members.

The founders believed that, acting collectively, this group of alumnae business leaders (both for-profit and non-profit), could contribute their special gifts more effectively on behalf of Wellesley, while at the same time providing friendship and support to each other. The BLC is dedicated to excellence in education; to leadership, empowerment and opportunity for all women; to lifelong learning; and to service to the College and to society. 

Mission Statement

The Business Leadership Council of Wellesley College is a by-invitation association of Wellesley alumnae who are senior leaders in the business and non-profit sectors.  The mission of the BLC is to use our individual and collective skills, experience, knowledge, and resources to:

  • Support Wellesley College in its mission to educate women who will make a difference in the world;

  • Support Wellesley students in acquiring the skills and experience necessary to their development as leaders;

  • Support each other in our own development as leaders;

  • Serve as ambassadors for the College.