Executive Board
Miranda Meuse '27
Chief Executive Officer
Miranda Meuse is a Junior at Carnegie Mellon University's
Tepper School of Business, studying Finance and Economics.
Born in Hunan, China and raised in Boston and Hawaii, she
joined Smart Women Securities during her freshman year as
a research mentee. Later she served as CFO in her sophomore
year, and now leads the club as CO-President. Miranda has
gained professional experience in finance working investment banking in NY in her sophomore year, and is passionate about advancing female-representation in male- dominated fields. Beyond SWS, she is involved on campus with SDC construction team building Booth during Carnival. In her free time Miranda
loves horseback riding, dancing, and traveling!
Chief Executive Officer
Miranda Meuse is a Junior at Carnegie Mellon University's
Tepper School of Business, studying Finance and Economics.
Born in Hunan, China and raised in Boston and Hawaii, she
joined Smart Women Securities during her freshman year as
a research mentee. Later she served as CFO in her sophomore
year, and now leads the club as CO-President. Miranda has
gained professional experience in finance working investment banking in NY in her sophomore year, and is passionate about advancing female-representation in male- dominated fields. Beyond SWS, she is involved on campus with SDC construction team building Booth during Carnival. In her free time Miranda
loves horseback riding, dancing, and traveling!
Linda Cai '27
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Cai is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University studying Statistics and Machine Learning. Originally from Shenzhen,
China, she got involved in finance by joining Smart Women Securities during her freshman year to gain more exposure in
the field. She then served as a Portfolio Manager in her
sophomore year for SWS’s Research Board. Through Smart
Women Securities, She was able to explore finance across areas such as Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Private Equity, and later developed an interest in Sales and Trading. Passionate about promoting gender equity, she is committed to advancing female representation in the male-dominated field of finance. Next upcoming summer, she’ll be joining RBC as a Sales and Trading Summer Analyst. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, bouldering, exploring new routes
in Schenley, and reading.
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Cai is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University studying Statistics and Machine Learning. Originally from Shenzhen,
China, she got involved in finance by joining Smart Women Securities during her freshman year to gain more exposure in
the field. She then served as a Portfolio Manager in her
sophomore year for SWS’s Research Board. Through Smart
Women Securities, She was able to explore finance across areas such as Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Private Equity, and later developed an interest in Sales and Trading. Passionate about promoting gender equity, she is committed to advancing female representation in the male-dominated field of finance. Next upcoming summer, she’ll be joining RBC as a Sales and Trading Summer Analyst. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, bouldering, exploring new routes
in Schenley, and reading.
Yavonna Wu '27
Chief Research Officer (Spring)
Yavonna Wu is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper
School of Business, studying Business Administration with an additional major in Decision Science. Originally from China and
now based in Atlanta, she became involved with Smart Woman Securities in her freshman fall through its lecture series,
investment project, and research board. Her favorite SWS event
is the Stock Pitch Competition. On campus, she is also active in
the Tartan Student Fund, where she develops stock pitches and helps monitor the fund’s holdings. Yavonna previously interned at Liber Management, a lower middle-market investment firm, and will intern with Cascade Asset Management’s Public Equities team
while participating in the Girls Who Invest program in Summer
2026. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, watching dramas,
traveling, and spending time with friends.
Chief Research Officer (Spring)
Yavonna Wu is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper
School of Business, studying Business Administration with an additional major in Decision Science. Originally from China and
now based in Atlanta, she became involved with Smart Woman Securities in her freshman fall through its lecture series,
investment project, and research board. Her favorite SWS event
is the Stock Pitch Competition. On campus, she is also active in
the Tartan Student Fund, where she develops stock pitches and helps monitor the fund’s holdings. Yavonna previously interned at Liber Management, a lower middle-market investment firm, and will intern with Cascade Asset Management’s Public Equities team
while participating in the Girls Who Invest program in Summer
2026. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, watching dramas,
traveling, and spending time with friends.
Pakhi Sahni '26
Chief Research Officer (Fall)
Pakhi Sahni is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School
of Business, where she studies Finance and Behavioral Economics. Originally from Marlboro, New Jersey, she got involved in finance
early on by joining Smart Women Securities’ Research Board during her freshman fall to get more exposure to the field. Since then, she’s taken on more leadership within SWS, moving from Portfolio
Manager in her junior year to now serving as Chief Research Officer. She was also involved with the Tartan Student Fund, where she
works on equity research and helps with stock pitches. Outside of student organizations, Pakhi has gained experience through internships in data analytics and private equity, building a strong analytical and technical foundation. This upcoming summer, she’ll
be joining RBC as a Summer Investment Banking Analyst. In her
free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and playing cards with friends.
Chief Research Officer (Fall)
Pakhi Sahni is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School
of Business, where she studies Finance and Behavioral Economics. Originally from Marlboro, New Jersey, she got involved in finance
early on by joining Smart Women Securities’ Research Board during her freshman fall to get more exposure to the field. Since then, she’s taken on more leadership within SWS, moving from Portfolio
Manager in her junior year to now serving as Chief Research Officer. She was also involved with the Tartan Student Fund, where she
works on equity research and helps with stock pitches. Outside of student organizations, Pakhi has gained experience through internships in data analytics and private equity, building a strong analytical and technical foundation. This upcoming summer, she’ll
be joining RBC as a Summer Investment Banking Analyst. In her
free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and playing cards with friends.
Ashley Do '27
Chief Development Officer
Ashley Do is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University studying finance
and statistics. Originally from New York City, she joined Smart Women Securities during her sophomore year as a club member and now
serves as the organization’s Chief Development Officer (CDO). Through attending SWS’ lecture series and participating in the organization’s
annual stock pitch competition, where she was part of the winning
team, she has continued to strengthen her interest in investing and financial analysis. She is particularly interested in pursuing a career in investment banking and learning more about the financial industry.
This summer, Ashley is working as a teacher at a summer tutoring
academy in NYC. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and singing.
Chief Development Officer
Ashley Do is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University studying finance
and statistics. Originally from New York City, she joined Smart Women Securities during her sophomore year as a club member and now
serves as the organization’s Chief Development Officer (CDO). Through attending SWS’ lecture series and participating in the organization’s
annual stock pitch competition, where she was part of the winning
team, she has continued to strengthen her interest in investing and financial analysis. She is particularly interested in pursuing a career in investment banking and learning more about the financial industry.
This summer, Ashley is working as a teacher at a summer tutoring
academy in NYC. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and singing.
Kayla Huang '27
Chief Investment Officer
Kayla Huang is a junior in the College of Engineering, studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Financial Management. She is originally
from Los Angeles, California, and will graduate in 2028. She joined Smart Women Securities in her freshman year as a member of the research
board, and later became a portfolio manager for the research board for both the fall and spring of her sophomore year. Outside of SWS, she is involved with the Tartan Student Fund and the Research and Asset Management Academy. This summer, Kayla will be joining a private
equity firm in Seattle. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and playing the piano. Kayla is excited to join the SWS executive board as a Chief Investment Officer and foster a supportive space for women interested in finance.
Chief Investment Officer
Kayla Huang is a junior in the College of Engineering, studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Financial Management. She is originally
from Los Angeles, California, and will graduate in 2028. She joined Smart Women Securities in her freshman year as a member of the research
board, and later became a portfolio manager for the research board for both the fall and spring of her sophomore year. Outside of SWS, she is involved with the Tartan Student Fund and the Research and Asset Management Academy. This summer, Kayla will be joining a private
equity firm in Seattle. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and playing the piano. Kayla is excited to join the SWS executive board as a Chief Investment Officer and foster a supportive space for women interested in finance.
Angelina Lin '27
Chief Investment Officer
Angela Lin is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an
additional major in Statistics and Machine Learning. Originally from
New York, she joined Smart Women Securities in her freshman fall and
now leads the organization as Chief Investment Officer. Angela has developed strong experience across both investing and corporate
finance. She currently works as an Investment Analyst at Millenia
Ventures, where she conducts market research and supports deal
execution across private markets. Previously, she worked on the
Financial Team at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, where
she analyzed procurement and budgeting data to drive operational efficiency. She will be joining the Ford Foundation this summer as a Finance Analyst. In her free time, Angela enjoys traveling with friends, playing basketball, and cooking.
Chief Investment Officer
Angela Lin is a junior at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an
additional major in Statistics and Machine Learning. Originally from
New York, she joined Smart Women Securities in her freshman fall and
now leads the organization as Chief Investment Officer. Angela has developed strong experience across both investing and corporate
finance. She currently works as an Investment Analyst at Millenia
Ventures, where she conducts market research and supports deal
execution across private markets. Previously, she worked on the
Financial Team at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, where
she analyzed procurement and budgeting data to drive operational efficiency. She will be joining the Ford Foundation this summer as a Finance Analyst. In her free time, Angela enjoys traveling with friends, playing basketball, and cooking.
Ke Yuan '29
Chief Communications Officer
Ke Yuan is a sophomore studying Business Administration at
Carnegie Mellon University. She first joined SWS during her freshman year, where she was involved in the Research Board and competed in the Stock Pitch Competition. Through these experiences, she developed a strong interest in finance and professional development. As a member of the SWS Board, Ke looks forward to supporting members, expanding her industry knowledge, and helping foster a strong community within the organization.
Chief Communications Officer
Ke Yuan is a sophomore studying Business Administration at
Carnegie Mellon University. She first joined SWS during her freshman year, where she was involved in the Research Board and competed in the Stock Pitch Competition. Through these experiences, she developed a strong interest in finance and professional development. As a member of the SWS Board, Ke looks forward to supporting members, expanding her industry knowledge, and helping foster a strong community within the organization.
Nidhi Patel '29
Chief Marketing Officer
Nidhi Patel is a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University studying Business Administration at the Tepper School of Business. Originally from Texas, she joined Smart Women Securities during her freshman year fall semester through the 10 week lecture series and participated in the annual stock pitch competition. She is also involved in the Tartan Marketing Association, Women in Business, and CMU Raasta. Through her involvement in these organizations, she has developed her public speaking and networking skills while building a strong foundation in the finance industry. Outside of academics, she enjoys dancing, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Chief Marketing Officer
Nidhi Patel is a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University studying Business Administration at the Tepper School of Business. Originally from Texas, she joined Smart Women Securities during her freshman year fall semester through the 10 week lecture series and participated in the annual stock pitch competition. She is also involved in the Tartan Marketing Association, Women in Business, and CMU Raasta. Through her involvement in these organizations, she has developed her public speaking and networking skills while building a strong foundation in the finance industry. Outside of academics, she enjoys dancing, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.