Meet the Founders
Inspired by 3 women, Kendra Landi, Kayla Cunanan, and Talia Manzanares discovered that Women in Business, which had grown to become the largest organization at San Diego State University, had no united community at the higher level. Better yet, there was a resounding interest in an overarching, national organization. To help build up Women in Business's at other colleges, they turned their passion into action, creating the blueprint for their chapter’s success - and establishing it into a business for all chapters to follow.
Talia Manzanares
Chief Executive Officer
Talia Manzanares is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Women in Business Collective. A dedicated marketing graduate from San Diego State University, she served as Co-President of SDSU's Women in Business organization, where she played a pivotal role in growing the membership from 300 to 800 members over four years.
Talia is passionate about creating intentional communities that empower women to connect and collaborate. In addition to her work with WIB Collective, she advocates for sustainable fashion and enjoys traveling, constantly seeking new experiences and inspiration.
Kendra Landi
Chief Operating Officer
Kendra Landi is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Women in Business Collective and a proud alumna of San Diego State University, where she earned her marketing degree. During her time at SDSU, she served as the 2023-24 Public Relations Director for Women in Business, helping to build a strong, supportive community for women pursuing their professional dreams.
Kendra currently works in sales at ServiceNow, where she loves being part of a team that’s committed to making the world of work, work better. She's passionate about mentoring and empowering young women, drawing from her own experiences to help others grow and thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time exploring new places and cultures, working out, and cooking.
Kayla Cunanan
Chief Marketing Officer