WIN Leadership Team 2025 - 2026

The WIN leadership team cultivates a dynamic network that empowers women at ÃÛÌÒ½´to innovate, connect, and support one another. Through mentorship and coaching, we equip women with the tools they need to grow their ideas, research, and community from the ground up.

  • Ryland Adzich

    President

    Email: radzich@smu.edu 

    Ryland is a sophomore at ÃÛÌÒ½´studying Data Science and Political Science with minors in Computer Science, Public Policy, and International Affairs. She is a Tower Scholar, Hamilton Undergraduate Research Scholar, and Engaged Learning Fellow. Beyond campus, Ryland leads her nonprofit, The Creative Destination, which builds literacy spaces in laundromats across Dallas. She is passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs through her leadership in W.I.N.


     

  • Christina Matthew

    VP of Programs and Recruitment

    Email: csmatthew@smu.edu

    Christina is a sophomore at ÃÛÌÒ½´triple-majoring in Accounting, Economics, and Music. She is active in Student Senate, FOCUS, and co-founded the nonprofit Faith Like A Child. Christina’s entrepreneurial journey began in high school, where she developed a startup to combat micronutrient deficiency, earning recognition at international competitions. At SMU, she continues to explore research and innovation through Big iDeas and her work with W.I.N.

     

  • Sophia Vasylyeva

    Treasurer 

    Email: svasylyeva@smu.edu

    Sophia is a senior at ÃÛÌÒ½´double-majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2025 with FocusPass, an app designed to help families reduce screen time and foster healthier digital habits. As she continues developing the venture, Sophia is committed to using technology to solve everyday problems. Through W.I.N., she hopes to inspire women to pursue innovation and leadership in tech.

  • Daniella Jerez Yada

    Marketing and Communications Officer

    Email: djerez@smu.edu

    Dani is the Marketing and Communications Officer for the Women's Innovative Network.