Student Life

Purpose

Graziadio Black Student's Association seeks to provide an affirming space for students of color and those that stand in solidarity with students of color. Our purpose is to promote diversity and affect equity in the workplace as well as in the Graziadio Business School community.

Connect With Us

For more information or to join this club, visit the Graziadio Black Students Association on the Graziadio Student Hub

Officers

President, Lauren Turner Dunn

Vice President, Tomairrio Young

Treasurer, Franklin Simmons

Staff Advisor

James Hogan

Purpose

The Graziadio Women's Business Association (GWBA) is a Pepperdine Graziadio Business School professional club that supports, challenges, and empowers women to thrive in the business world. By engaging the community through innovative initiatives and thoughtful programming, the Women's Business Association promotes meaningful connections, diversity, and gender equity.

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

Co-President, Mary Anne Buckley

Co-President, Courtney Fulton 

Vice President, Lizzy Manaud

Treasurer, Leslie Semerena 

Staff Advisor

Diane Singel, Executive Director, Career and Professional Development

Purpose

The Asian American Pacific Islander Association seeks to provide a space for PGBS students of all backgrounds, especially those of Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) background and their allies.  This group stands in solidarity with students of all backgrounds to advocate for fair representation and inclusion of all people. Our purpose is to promote diversity and affect equity at PGBS and in the workplace.

Connect With Us

For more information or to join this club, visit our page on The Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

President, Kristina Schneider

Vice President, Jill Ashley Gooman

Treasurer, Franklin Simmons

Staff and Faculty Advisors

Christina LeRubio, Director of Operations, Executive Education

Dr. Mark Chun, Professor of Information Systems Technology Management 

Purpose

We are a dynamic and diverse association, passionate about developing our real estate expertise through academic achievement and impactful relationships within the Pepperdine & Global Real Estate communities. 

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

President,  Joshua Kirschenbaum

Vice President,  Andre Acosta

Treasurer, Paige Smith

Faculty Advisor

Heather Boren

Purpose

Net Impact is a global leadership organization committed to nurturing an extensive and influential network of current and future business visionaries who believe in making a profit while affecting a positive social and environmental change. Pepperdine Net Impact Chapter aims to create an added competitive advantage for the students by providing practical tools and knowledge on how to maximize positive business impact. It is a platform for business innovation and unique networking opportunities. Pepperdine Net Impact Chapter hosts renowned speakers, hands-on workshops, networking events, company tours and provides an opportunity to attend the annual National Net Impact Conference. Chapter members closely collaborate with Pepperdine's Certificate in Socially, Environmentally, and Ethically Responsible (SEER) Business Strategy, a nationally renowned program for its robust curriculum and the annual SEER Symposium featuring industry leaders and other executive level speakers.

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

For more information on Net Impact Central and to see all the benefits of becoming a member, check out www.netimpact.org.

Officers

President, DaniRose Hill

Vice President of Internal Affairs, Brenda Bailey

Vice President of External Affairs, Maryna Vasylchenko

Treasurer, Franklin Simmons

Faculty Advisor

Robert Bikel, Director of the SEER Program

Purpose

An organization for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the Entertainment, Media, and Sports industries. Participate in monthly meetings, listen to guest speakers, collaborate with fellow students, and network with industry insiders.

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

President, Christina Lvov

Vice President, Patrick Rickards

Treasurer, Preston Wheeler

 

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Nelson Granados, Executive Director, Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports, and Culture, Provost

Purpose

The Finance Club will connect students to organizations and individuals within the various fields of finance. This club desires to allow students to better network, obtain knowledge on fields outside of the immediate and direct courses of Finance provided by Pepperdine University, but also to encourage leadership and personal development.

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

President,  Joe Davis

Vice President, Andre Vosguanian

Treasurer, Erica Fletcher

Faculty Advisor

Davide Accomazzo

Purpose

Our association’s purpose is to cultivate a forward-thinking mindset and empower every student to excel in navigating the dynamic challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing marketing landscape, aligning with the mission, values, and objectives of Pepperdine University.

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

Co-President, Adam Babcock

Co-President, Roanne Dasco

Vice-President, Isaiah Moon

Treasurer, Angela Harris

Faculty Advisor

Daniel Langer

Purpose

Harness the power of the Latinx allies within the PGBS community to strengthen diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to developing students' leadership skills while building meaningful connections and celebrating Latinx cultures.

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

Co-President, Freddy Rojas Briceno

Co-President, Sylvia Alas

Vice-President, Edith Najera

Treasurer,  Jessica Rubio

Staff and Faculty Advisors

Jose Lozano, Recruiter

Jim Salas, Faculty

 

Purpose

Emerging technologies have fundamentally changed how business, science, law, and our daily lives our conducted. This organization exists to bridge the gap between technological education and innovation.

Our goals are to engage students, alumni, and businesses to discuss the use of emerging technologies in Business, Law, Science, Politics, and our everyday life. With a better understanding of how to utilize these technologies, we will be able to make an exponentially greater impact on the lives of others, furthering Pepperdine's mission of Purpose, Services, and Leadership.

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

President,  Jimmy Bo Jim Chan

Vice President, Bryant Rahadian

Treasurer, Ayana Harris

Staff Advisor

Elizabeth Pode, Career Coach, Career and Professional Development

Purpose

Out and Allied at Graziadio is an LGBTQIA+ club and safe space for Graziadio students and alumni. All identifying individuals and allies are welcome! We operate in an educational environment that focuses on queer issues as they relate to business and politics.

Connect With Us

For more information or to join, visit Out and Allied at Graziadio on The Graziadio Student. Hub

Officers

President, Thomas Verdugo

Vice President, Daniel Aleman

Treasurer, Open

Staff Advisor

Elizabeth Pode, Career Coach

Purpose

The Graziadio Business of Beauty Club aims to seamlessly integrate the relationships between business and beauty. Our mission is to empower members with critical industry insights and strategic skills through educational events, expert-led discussions, and practical experiences, nurturing a collaborative and thriving community of future beauty leaders.

Connect With Us

For more information or how to join this club, visit the Graziadio Business in Beauty Club on the Graziadio Student Hub. 

Officers

President, Hiral Patadia

Vice President, Maha Ishaq

Treasurer,  Jeffrey Couroyer

Faculty Advisor

Kimber Maderazzo

Purpose

To build an entrepreneurial community of students, faculty, and advisors on campus to help budding entrepreneurs develop their startup ideas. 

Connect With Us

Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Officers

Co-President, Yasin Nadaf

Co-President, Daniel Goldstein

Vice President, Kianna Maghsoudnia

Treasurer, Francis Mills

Advisor

Steven Swafford

 

 

Purpose

Facilitated by the Office of Student Engagement and Success, the Graziadio Student Advisory Board (GSAB) is an advisory body that provides a representative student voice on matters involving the student experience outside the classroom, including allocation of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (PGBS) Student Activity Fee and the development and implementation of student-focused programs, initiatives, and services.

As stakeholders in their Graziadio student experience, GSAB members develop a significant level of expertise and insight into the administration of PGBS co-curricular programs, processes, and services, and advise PGBS staff and administrators on matters that directly impact the current and future student experience.

Objectives

The GSAB is charged with the following objectives:

• To advise PGBS staff and administrators on matters pertaining to the current and future student experience as the need arises.
• To serve as Graziadio Business School ambassadors who foster a culture of engagement and community building within the student body.
• To assist in the planning, promotion, and implementation of Student Engagement and Success initiatives such as school-wide events and the Full-Time New Student Orientation.
• To participate as student representatives at school-wide events, initiatives, and committees as the need arises.
• To allocate PGBS Student Activity funds through a fair, equitable, and timely process.

GSAB members are selected by Student Engagement and Success staff based on an application and interview process. 

Connect With Us

For more information, visit us on the Graziadio Student Hub.

Board Members

Full-Time Program Representatives

Michael Donovan, Full-Time MBA

Ryan Hariri, Full-Time MBA

Shirley Wang, Full-Time MBA

Leigha Weber, MS in Global Business

Part-Time Program Representatives

Jasmine Davies, Part-Time MBA 

Darnell Parker, Part-Time MBA

Ari Santana, Part-Time MBA, Chief Marketing Officer

Zakiyyah Steele, Part-Time MBA, Vice Chairperson

Online Program Representatives

Samantha Cook, Online MBA

Alexander Menjivar, Online MBA

Courtney Schemansky, Online MBA

Robyn Watkins, Online MBA, Chairperson

International Exchange Program Representative

Open Position

Non-Voting Staff Board Members

Jeremy Lang, Assistant Director, Student Advisement, Part-Time Programs Office

Kandace Phyall, Director of Recruitment Operations and Partnerships

Staff Advisors

Genesis DeLong, Director, Student Engagement and Success

Jessica Rubalcava, Assistant Director, Student Engagement

How to Apply

Student Engagement and Success accepts Graziadio Student Advisory Board (GSAB) applications on a rolling basis as space is available.

Apply here.

Questions?

Contact Student Engagement and Success at pgbs.ses@pepperdine.edu

Purpose

The Graziadio Student Ambassadors (GSA) is an association that provides a student voice on matters involving any prospective student activity or experience. As participants in the graduate student body experience, members develop a significant level of expertise and insight into the administration of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (PGBS) co-curricular programs, processes, and services, and advise PGBS staff and administrators on matters that directly impact the student recruitment process.

GSA members are selected by Recruitment staff based on a recommendation and application process.

Connect With Us

For more information, visit us on the Graziadio Student Hub.

How to Apply

The Recruitment office accepts Graziadio Student Ambassador applications on a rolling basis as space is available.

Apply here.

Questions?

Please contact Kandace Phyall, Director of Recruitment Operations and Partnerships.