Student Life
Our student body is actively involved in a number of student clubs, organizations, and activities outside the classroom. Below is a list of current student clubs and organizations that serve to enhance the quality of Graziadio student life and strengthen and build community across academic programs.
For more information about leadership opportunities or to learn how to join a student club or organization, please review the information for each club or organization listed below.
If you have any questions please contact Student Engagement and Success at pgbs.ses@pepperdine.edu or call Jessica Pope, Assistant Director of Student Engagement at 310-506-6541.
Student Clubs
Student clubs are student-initiated and student-led groups that have completed the annual registration process and have been officially recognized by the Office of Student Engagement and Success. Each student club maintains its own constitution and retains a president, vice president, treasurer, and faculty/staff advisor throughout the academic year. Membership is open to all current Graziadio students. To view and join all of the current student clubs and organizations, please visit the Graziadio Student Hub.
Student Club Handbook
For more information about student club requirements and policies, please visit the Graziadio Student Club Handbook.
Graziadio Black Students 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, Airika Corley
Vice President, Le'Kieah Williams
Treasurer, Ryan Best
Faculty Advisor
Graziadio Women's Business Association
Purpose
The Graziadio Women's Business Association (GWBA) is a Pepperdine Graziadio Business School professional club that actively cultivates Best for the World Leaders by supporting, challenging, and empowering 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, Leslie Semerena
Vice President, Open
Treasurer, Natalie Da Silveria
Staff Advisor
Diane Singel, Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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. Our goal is to establish a solid foundation for the MS in Real Estate program through communication, respect and support. We are the voice of our program, for our program.
Connect With Us
Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Officers
President, Martin de Chavarria
Vice President, Brandon Maghen
Treasurer, Jordan Gudger
Faculty Advisor
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, Alec Peterson
Vice President, Danirose Hill
Treasurer, Tiffany Vuong
Faculty Advisor
Robert Bikel, Director of the SEER Program
PepperMasters
Purpose
At Peppermasters we are focused on developing the networking, leadership, and other professional skills of our members to provide them an edge in today's business environment and a network of professionals with which to succeed.
Connect With Us
Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Officers
President, Hiral Patadia
Vice President, Airika Corely
Treasurer, Erick Espinoza
Staff Advisor
Kristen Oshiro, Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development
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, Russell Hoss
Co-Vice President, Amanda Hinchey
Co-Vice President, Penelope Gallardo
Treasurer, Luke Hirschhorn
Faculty Advisor
Pepperdine Graziadio Marketing Association
Purpose
The Pepperdine Graziadio Marketing Association celebrates our members' passion for marketing and prepares them to excel in their chosen career paths by providing opportunities for professional development, career exploration, and networking within the marketing community.
Connect With Us
Visit our page on the Graziadio Student Hub.
Officers
President, Daniela Raudales
Vice President, Andrew Di Giovanna
Treasurer, Open Position
Faculty Advisor
Latinx MBA Conexion
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, Brianda Garay
Vice President, Samantha Romero
Treasurer, Elizabeth Grimaldo
Staff Advisor
Jose Lozano, Recruiter
The Pepperdine Spectrum
Purpose
The Pepperdine Spectrum 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 the Pepperdine Spectrum on The Graziadio Student. Hub
Officers
President, Faith Cheltenham
Vice President, Jeffrey Fitzgarrald
Treasurer, Alec Petersen
Staff Advisor
Elizabeth Pode, Career Coach
Student Organizations
Student organizations are department-sponsored student groups, boards, or councils that serve a specific purpose or function for Graziadio programs and initiatives. Membership is considered through a recommendation and application process facilitated by the sponsoring department, and membership requirements vary by organization. For more information or to apply for membership to a student organization, please review the information listed for each organization below.