Women in Alternatives: UP and Beyond

NAIC developed the Women in Alternatives initiative to improve the representation of diverse female professionals in the alternative investment industry.

Applications Close March 7th

Our Goal

Increase Female Representation in the Alternative Investment Industry

A 2024 study by Preqin, a leading provider of data in the alternatives industry, reported that females represent only:

22%

Of All Professionals in the Alternative Investment Industry

&

15%

Of Professionals in Senior Positions

&

2%

Increase since 2023

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Supporting Diverse Women in All Stages of Their Careers

The Women in Alternatives initiative exists to expand opportunities and elevate the presence of diverse women across the alternative investment landscape. As part of this effort, we created a two-part strategy—in partnership with the American Investment Council (AIC)—to empower ethnically diverse women at every stage of their professional journey.

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UP Program

Mid-Career Mentorship

Helping  women with 7-12 years of experience rise “up” in their careers.

Beyond Program

First-Time Fund Manager Support

Providing training and support for women seeking to launch their own alternative investment firm.

To learn more about Women in Alternatives initiatives, please contact wia@naicpe.com.

Program Advisory Committee Members

Nina Boone
Nina Boone
North America Leader, Diversity & Inclusion
Korn Ferry
Maria Jelescu Dreyfus
Maria Jelescu Dreyfus
Founder & CEO
Ardinall Investment Management
Daphne Dufresne
Daphne Dufresne
Founder & Managing Partner
Awani Capital
Kathlika Fontes
Kathlika Fontes
Director of Investor Relations
Grain Management
Renae Griffin
Renae Griffin
Executive Director
GCM Grosvenor
Jeri Harman
Jeri Harman
Founder & Chairman
Avante Capital Partners
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Shana C. Hall
Executive Director, Finance
GCM Grosvenor
Maura Reilly Kennedy
Maura Reilly Kennedy
Managing Director
Neuberger Berman Private Equity
Mina Pacheco Nazemi
Mina Pacheco Nazemi
Managing Director
Barings Alternative Investments
JoAnn H Price
JoAnn H. Price
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Fairview Capital Partners
Carmen Rojas
Carmen Rojas
Director of Investor Relations
GenNx360 Capital Partners
Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon
Ivelisse Rodriguez Simon
Managing Partner
Avante Capital Partners
Anilu Vazquez Ubarri
Anilu Vazquez-Ubarri
Partner & Chief Human Resources Officer
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Nia Gandy White
Partner
Astra Capital Management

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tina McIntyre at tmcintyre@naicpe.com.