Graziadio Black Student Association
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, Latonya Taylor
Vice President, Tanisha Mickel
Treasurer, Marvin Nyadzayo
Staff Advisor
James Hogan, Clinical Applications Coordinator, Student Health Center
Graziadio Women's Business Association
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
President, Melody Mercuriadis
Vice President, Nina Bhatia
Treasurer, Sonia Wraich
Staff Advisor
Diane Singel, Director of Strategic Success
Asian American Pacific Islander Association
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, Maryanne Hernandez
Vice President, Sonia Wraich
Treasurer, Troy Rochelle
Staff Advisor
Christina LeRubio, Director of Operations, Executive Education
Pepperdine Real Estate Association
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, Julia McCallum
Vice President, Kylan Teunissen
Treasurer, Aimee Mandi
Faculty Advisor
Gil Keinan, Professor of Real Estate Investment
Net Impact
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, Lauren Liyang Loo
Vice President, Christofer Goebel
Treasurer, Aashi Patel
Faculty Advisor
Robert Bikel, Director of the SEER Program
Entertainment, Media, and Sports Society
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, Mariam Khabazashvili
Vice President, Tiana Kemp
Treasurer, Bradley Kruft
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Nelson Granados, Executive Director, Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports, and Culture, Provost
Finance Club
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, Brice Hanley
Vice President, Daniel Hagerty
Treasurer, Aashi Patel
Faculty Advisor
Davide Accomazzo, Instructor of Finance
Pepperdine Graziadio Marketing Association
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
President, Brenna Kottmann
Vice President, Edidiong Osung-Etisong
Treasurer, Manan Darbinyan
Faculty Advisor
John Buckingham, Practitioner of Marketing
Graziadio Latinx OLAS
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
President, Stefani Taylor
Vice President, Isabel Salas
Treasurer, Kristopher Galvan
Staff Advisor
Jose Lozano, Online BSM Recruitment Advisor
Emerging Technologies Association
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, Sameer Thapa
Vice President, Micah Sadighi
Treasurer, Milin Midha
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Samuel Seaman, Professor of Decision Sciences
Graziadio Business of Beauty Club
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 on how to join this club, visit the Graziadio Business of Beauty Club on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Officers
President, Namya Sandal
Vice President, Julia McCallum
Treasurer, Isabela Fernandez Carrion
Faculty Advisor
Kimber Maderazzo, Practitioner of Marketing
Healthcare Leadership Association
Purpose
The mission of the Healthcare Leadership Association shall be to prepare well-rounded, reflective, ethical, and innovative business professionals who strengthen healthcare organizations and the broader healthcare ecosystem, contribute to healthier communities, and serve as positive role models, mentors, and servant leaders with integrity, compassion, and humility.
Connect With Us
For more information on how to join this club, visit the Healthcare Leadership Association on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Officers
President, April Leyva
Vice President, Shikha Verma
Treasurer, Viviana Lopez Colmenero
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Gary Mangiofico, Academic Director of the MSOD program
Waves Consulting Club
Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to broaden PGBS students’ understanding of business consulting with work experience and learning opportunities. The club shall provide students with opportunities to develop skills related to consulting (including information gathering and interpretation, visualization construction, and storytelling/presentation) in multiple fields in collaboration with other PGBS student clubs.
Connect With Us
For more information on how to join this club, visit the Waves Consulting Club on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Officers
President, Rachel Markenson
Vice President, Hyunjae Song
Treasurer, Sophia Contreras
Faculty Advisor
Alfonso Berumen, Practitioner of Decision Sciences
Health and Wellness Society
Purpose
We seek to foster an inclusive campus community that promotes physical, mental, and social well-being through education, engagement, and accessible wellness opportunities. The organization shall empower students to make informed decisions and develop healthy, sustainable lifestyles.
Connect With Us
For more information on how to join this club, visit the Health and Wellness Society on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Officers
President, Forrest Conner
Vice President, Julia McCallum
Treasurer, Isabella Grunkemeier
Staff and Faculty Advisors
Lee Hughes, Director of Recruitment and Advising - Full Time Programs
Dr. Samuel Seaman, Professor of Decision Sciences