In 2012, Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) made a transformative gift of $5.35 million to Washington University, the largest philanthropic gift to a single institution in the company’s history. Two Olin Business School programs have been recipients of that financial support. They were recently featured on March 3, 2015 when the leadership and alumni from Wells Fargo Advisors were on campus to join faculty, students and staff for a celebration of that gift half-way through provision of the funds.
Chancellor Wrighton and WFA’s Mary Mack toast partnership.
A TED talk-styled event with the theme of “#Innovate #Transform #Accelerate… Investing in People, Businesses & Communities,” was co-hosted by Mary Mack, CEO, WFA and Chancellor Mark Wrighton. Vanessa Cooksey, WFA SVP Community Relations was the mistress of ceremonies throughout the event. The program featured stories of how Wells Fargo Advisors’ support is making a substantial impact across the Washington University community and beyond. Speakers/storytellers are listed here.
On behalf of the Wells Fargo Advisors Center for Finance & Accounting Research:
- Jimmie Lenz, WFA SVP & Chief Risk & Credit Officer, WFA CFAR Board member & Olin DBA Candidate
- Matt Ringgenberg, Olin Assistant Professor of Finance
On behalf of the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer Internship Program:
- Emre Toker, Managing Director of the Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
- Michael Orlando, Entrepreneur & Founder, Lumate & CEO
- Kumal Koppula, Olin BSBA student & Lumate Intern
On behalf of the Financial Capability & Asset Building Program (FCAP) Brown School of Social Work:
- Mike Rochelle, Project Director, FCAP
- Kim Downing, Elizabeth State University
- Diana Cardenasa, Student from California State University
On behalf of the Olin United Way Board Fellows Program:
- Al Kent, Adjunct Professor of Accounting & Director Olin United Way Board Fellows Program
- Rhonda Gray, Executive Director, Almost Home
- Lilly Leyh-Pierce , Olin MBA & Almost Home Olin United Way Board Fellow
Preceding a celebratory group toast and balloon drop with over 200 in attendance, Mary Mack’s closing remarks expressed how much she appreciated all she had learned throughout the event and asked that we all get together more frequently to share stories about the progress of the partnership.
Images: Joe Angeles, WUSTL Photo Services
