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
Amanda Auciello, Full-Time MBA, Vice Chairperson
Benjamin Castillo, Full-Time MBA
Paige Fontes, International Full-Time MBA
Stanley Li, MS in Applied Finance
Part-Time Program Representatives
Neel Parikh, Part-Time MBA
Anise Potjes, Part-Time MBA, Chairperson
Kristina Schneider, Part-Time MBA
Jill Gooman, Part-Time MBA
Online Program Representatives
Anthony Gamboa, Online MBA, Treasurer
Claudia Hanten, Online MBA
Samantha Hee, Online MSHR
Open Position
International Exchange Program Representative
Open Position
Executive Programs Representative
Fernando Gomez, Presidents and Key Executives MBA
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.
Purpose
This networking organization is intended to enhance Graziadio Scholar Full-time MBA students and alumni’s connectivity w/ co-scholars, faculty, and staff throughout their educational journey and beyond. Students must be nominated, vetted, and interviewed in order to be part of this student organization.
Connect With Us
For more information, connect with us on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Questions?
Please contact Kandace Phyall, Director of Recruitment Operations and Partnerships.
Purpose
The purpose of the Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MSML) Champions Group is to foster a stronger MSML community, encourage greater alumni engagement, career development opportunities, and assist in the recruitment of new MSML students through collaborative efforts.
The Graziadio MSML Champions consists of current students and alums representing this Master’s degree program. The board members are appointed to a two-year term. Candidates are selected by the current President and advisors based upon the candidate’s willingness to serve the MSML community.
Connect With Us
For more information please contact Desiree Williams, Employer Engagement Specialist, Professional Programs & Alumni Career Services.