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5 YEARS OF PROGRAMMING<br />
Jenny Herrell, an <strong>FMA</strong> junior who participated<br />
in the GWI program last summer, shares her<br />
thoughts: “Financial institutions have a duty<br />
to maintain teams of investors that best reflect<br />
the diverse backgrounds of the pools of clients<br />
they serve, and in turn, studies show diverse<br />
teams yield higher returns and have better team<br />
dynamics. <strong>FMA</strong> believes in this cause and pushes<br />
women and minorities to lean in – to fight for<br />
their own careers and allow their voices to be<br />
heard.”<br />
In fact, women are often <strong>FMA</strong>’s highest<br />
performers – three of their five presidents have<br />
been women. National studies show investors are<br />
78% male and 87% white, yet <strong>FMA</strong> is composed<br />
of over 40% women, who enter into their<br />
careers with equitable salary, expectations, and<br />
endeavors for their future.<br />
<strong>FMA</strong> director, Tracy Richard explains, “It’s<br />
candid events like these that truly change<br />
students’ perceptions and attitudes and<br />
encourage those of diverse backgrounds to lean<br />
in with conviction.”<br />
<strong>FMA</strong> <strong>2019</strong> MAGAZINE 31
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