The health and safety of our community remain a top priority. In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the MBA/MS admissions office will not accept visitors or walk-ins. Candidates should contact us at FTMBA@umd.edu to adequately address your inquiry or set up a virtual consultation.
The Smith Association of Women MBAs (SAWMBA) helps grow and celebrate the careers of women in business. SAWMBA fosters professional and personal growth opportunities where we address the pressing issues facing women and their advancement in the workplace. SAWMBA develops a support system for women at Smith, and creates friendships that last beyond the two-year MBA.
Email us at sawmba@marylandsmith.umd.edu.
Meg GesnerPresident
meg.gesner@marylandsmith.umd.edu
After graduating from St. Mary's College of Maryland with a degree in Economics, Meg worked in finance and fundraising on two gubernatorial campaigns and most recently for the Governor of Kentucky. Meg played college lacrosse and loves all things competitive, with the current focus being on her golf game. As a lifelong Marylander, Meg is excited to be back in MD at Smith!
Fun Fact
I'm a water bug - as soon as it's nice out, you'll find me on the boat or beach!
Shivani PandeyVice President of Finance
shivani.pandey@marylandsmith.umd.edu
Before coming to Smith, Shivani earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Maryland, and then moved out to Wisconsin for an engineering role in the health technology sector. She's excited to be back at UMD to pursue her MBA and to help create opportunities for the SAWMBA and Smith communities to connect.
Fun Fact
I've trained in Indian Classical Dance and competed on UMD's classical dance team.
