Wespath Investment Team Members Named to Pensions & Investments’ 2026 Influential Women and Rising Stars Lists
Glenview, IL – Two members of Wespath’s investment team have been recognized by Pensions & Investments as part of its 2026 Influential Women in Institutional Investing program. Hoa Quach, Director, Public Markets, was named to the publication’s 2026 Influential Women in Institutional Investing list, while Bianka Hodo, Analyst II, Institutional Investment Services, was selected as a 2026 Rising Star.
Hoa Quach named an Influential Woman in Institutional Investing
The Influential Women in Institutional Investing program recognizes women whose leadership and insight are helping shape the institutional investment industry. The recognition highlights Hoa Quach’s contributions to public markets investing and underscores Wespath’s continued commitment to investment excellence and thoughtful stewardship. Quach reflected on the recognition:
“It is an honor to be recognized by P&I alongside so many accomplished professionals. I am grateful to the colleagues and mentors who have shaped my career, as well as the Wespath team whose collaboration and commitment strengthen our work on behalf of participants and institutional clients.”
Quach has been with Wespath since June 2024, bringing extensive experience in asset manager research, fund construction and investment analytics. As Director, Public Markets, she is responsible for monitoring, developing and implementing strategies for Wespath’s public equity and fixed income investments.
Before Wespath, Quach served as Managing Director, Portfolio Manager at Christian Brothers Investment Services, where she oversaw the selection of asset managers, portfolio construction and fund monitoring. Quach is a CFA charterholder and has also held roles focused on manager research at Mercer and portfolio management for natural resources and public equities at the University of Chicago’s Investment Office.
Hoa Quach joins more than 40 fellow women investment professionals recognized in this year’s Pensions & Investments list, as well as Wespath’s Johara Farhadieh, Chief Investment Officer, who was recognized in last year’s list.
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Bianka Hodo recognized as a 2026 Rising Star
The Rising Stars program’s 26 honorees were nominated by colleagues and supervisors for their dedication, commitment and passion for moving the investment industry forward.
“I am grateful to be recognized alongside this group of talented professionals and thankful to the colleagues and mentors who have supported my development. Early in my career, I have seen the value of approaching each opportunity with curiosity, dedication and willingness to learn from others. I look forward to continuing to grow while supporting Wespath’s work on behalf of its institutional clients,” Bianka Hodo said.
Hodo joined Wespath in January 2025. As an investment services analyst, she provides analytical, reporting and service support to Wespath’s institutional clients. Previously, Hodo worked as a performance analyst at Marquette Associates, supporting financial consultants with institutional accounts through data compilation and reporting.
The full list of 2026 Rising Stars is featured here.
Both Hoa Quach and Bianka Hodo will be honored at a ceremony in Chicago hosted by Pensions & Investments later this month.
Contact: Christina Tincher
Managing Director, Communications
(847) 866-5293
ctincher@wespath.org