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Roster 2020-2021
Our mission is to inspire and empower women in the Argyros College of Business at Chapman University by connecting students with business leaders, creating networking opportunities and producing learning possibilities to develop new skills.

Rebecca Spear
President
spear108@mail.chapman.eduRebecca is an Orange County native and a proud panther who first came to Chapman for
her undergraduate studies. She completed a B.S. in Health Sciences with dual minors
in Psychology and Sociology in 2015. After working as a medical assistant and phlebotomist
for four years, Rebecca decided to leave medicine and pursue a business career in
the entertainment industry. She was ecstatic to not only return home to Chapman but
to also reconnect with her ‘musical theater kid’ roots when she started her MBA in
2019. Rebecca is currently in the OnRamp program at Chapman, run by professor Judd
Funk, J.D., that allows her to work with Chapman MFA and JD students in order to prepare
to break into the entertainment industry through special projects, events, and mentorships.
Rebecca is additionally on the Graduate Business Association Executive Board and a
member of the Data Analytics Association.

Brianna Kdeiss
Vice President
kdeiss@chapman.eduBrianna Kdeiss is a second-year MBA candidate at Chapman University. She received
her undergraduate degree from California State University, Fullerton in Biological
Science with a concentration in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. During her time
at CSUF, Brianna researched Heat Shock Protein and lipid interactions as a student
researcher. She was fortunate enough to speak at national conferences, such as Experiment
Biology, and has been published multiple times in journals such as Scientific Reports
and Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. Brianna worked for Johnson
and Johnson’s Advanced Sterilization Products Medical Device Company for a year and
a half and is excited to be at Chapman pursuing her next goal of MBA. Brianna is thrilled
to be continuing her involvement in Women in Business and is committed to increasing
club awareness on the Chapman campus and supporting personal and professional growth
for all members. Brianna is additionally on the Graduate Business Association Executive
Board and a member of the Data Analytics Association.

Mellisa Low
Director of Marketing
melow@chapman.eduMotivated, outgoing, hardworking, innovative are a few words that would describe Mellisa
Low. She is a second-year MBA student specializing in Media and Entertainment. Mellisa
is originally from Mobile, Alabama where she attended the University of South Alabama
to pursue her undergraduate degree in Marketing. Mellisa has work experience that
ranges from supply chain with a defense contractor to marketing and promotions with
a casino. Mellisa decided to pursue her MBA at Chapman because she wanted to expand
her career to the big cities and do creative marketing in media and entertainment.
On the leisure side, she enjoys hiking, listening to K-pop, and is a huge foodie person
who loves to travel. As the Director of Marketing for Women in Business, Mellisa is
excited to help market and brand the organization, while also increasing opportunities
for members to grow and develop as successful leaders. Additionally, Mellisa is Co-Vice
President of Events for the Graduate Business Association.

Hasnu Kwatra
Director of Membership
kwatr101@mail.chapman.eduHasnu is a second-year MBA candidate at Chapman University. She received her Bachelor’s
Degree in History from Chapman and has experience teaching debate and managing government
contracts in the medical technology field. During her time in the business program,
Hasnu was able to start the Argyros Data Analytics Society and is currently the Director
of Marketing for the Graduate Business Association. She is excited to welcome new
students to Women in Business and support an empowered community!