About Us

"Forté has been an integral part of my journey at Cornell, providing me with the support and resources I needed to thrive in such a large campus environment. As an underclassman, I knew that building a network of like-minded, driven individuals was necessary for my growth, and Forté gave me exactly that. It was at Forté where I experienced so many "firsts"—I learned about the different branches of business, delivered my first consulting case presentation, and took on my first leadership role at Cornell. Forté has been a defining part of my Cornell experience, shaping not just my professional development but also fostering a sense of community that continues to inspire me. The opportunities to lead, learn, and grow alongside a group of incredibly supportive women have left a lasting impact on me, and I am excited to see how this organization continues to empower future leaders across different fields and industries!"

- Linda Zhang, Economics and Information Science '25

“It's hard to quantify the impact Forté has had on me, so instead I will offer some examples—Candidly, Forté members single-handedly changed my major, helped get my foot in the door in venture capital, allowed me to break out of Cornell's business silos into tech, brought me a community of amazing female mentors, and helped me fall in love with mentoring when the time came to give back. It has been a magical experience to see all the young women willing to learn, listen, and teach beside me grow together with resiliency and kindness. Since freshman year, it's given me access to individuals I continuously look up to. Now, after graduation, I know Forté has shaped me into someone freshman-year-Sophie would have looked up to too.”

-Sophie Jin, Economics and Information Science ‘23

Sophie is currently a Product Manager at IBM.

“Forté provided me with a network of driven, insightful, and intelligent women. When I joined the organization, I was introduced to many role models who were pursuing various career paths and that exposure empowered me to learn as much as I could about various fields in the business world. I was provided with real experiences that allowed me to expand my knowledge and make connections that have shaped me into the person I am today. It gave me the tools necessary to find a career that compels me to continue learning and meeting new people every day.

I am so appreciative of my Forté experience and look forward to seeing how successful the organization will continue to be in driving individual growth and creating a strong sense of community.”

-Sydni Berkenfeld, Dyson ‘23

Sydni is currently a Global Markets Analyst at Goldman Sachs