our mission


OUTreach aims to advance social and professional opportunities for LGBTQ students at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.  We work to build community among Booth's LGBTQ students, and also promote inclusivity on campus through active engagement with our allies.  OUTreach provides mentorship, helps students navigate the recruiting process, connect with alumni, and attend conferences - in addition to throwing some of the best parties on campus, obviously!

OUTreach also provides support for LGBTQ applicants.  Check out the Applicants tab to see how we can help!

meet our co-chairs


 

Andrew Cook (he/him), INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT

acook1@chicagobooth.edu

Andrew is from McKinney, Texas and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Andrew then served for eight years in the Air Force as a Weapon Systems Officer on the B-1B based out of Dyess Air Force Base. He deployed across the globe multiple times and developed a bug for travel, adventure, and fitness.

Cat Wain (she/her), PROFESSIONAL relations

cwain@chicagobooth.edu

Cat is originally from New Jersey and has lived in Baltimore, Portland, and San Francisco before Booth. She studied chemical engineering at Johns Hopkins University and worked in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. Cat enjoys running, hiking, and generally spending time outdoors, especially with her dog, Kane.

Holli Dobay (she/her), EXTERNAL RELATIONS

hdobay@chicagobooth.edu

Raised in Indiana, Holli spent five years working in financial services at J.P. Morgan and Bank of America in New York before matriculating at Booth. During her time at J.P. Morgan, she co-founded the LGBTQ+ PRIDE Women's Network. Holli's passion for endurance sports has led her to complete several IRONMAN races. She is also engaged with Booth’s Graduate Business Council and the Chicago Business Newspaper. Her summer will be spent at McKinsey.

JACQUELINE CHENG (SHE/HER), admissions

jacqueline.cheng@chicagobooth.edu

Jacqueline was born and raised in the SF Bay Area. She studied economics at Uchicago for her undergraduate. After college, she worked as an equity associate in investment management and will be returning to that field for her summer internship.

Oscar GUTIERREZ (HE/HIM), MARKETING

ogutierr@chicagobooth.edu

Oscar was born and raised in Mexico City. He holds a BS in Sustainable Development Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Prior to Booth, he was a Business Analyst at McKinsey, mainly doing projects in the banking, telco and environemnt protection sectors. A film and TV enthusiast, Oscar will spend his summer internship in Amazon Studios.

Yoni MELAMED (he/him), COMMUNITY

ymelame0@chicagobooth.edu

Yoni is from Tel Aviv, Israel. He holds a BA in Philosophy, Political Science and Economics from Tel Aviv University. Prior to Booth, he was working as an Innovation Manager at Tel Aviv Municipality, serving as the bridge between the city and local tech ecosystem, specializing in early-stage startups in the smart cities field. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing yoga, playing guitar, and educating other Boothies about skincare