Graziadio Christian Business Society
Purpose
The Graziadio Christian Business Society ("GCBS") is a faith-based organization with the goal of cultivating a Christ-centered community that supports and equips leaders to follow Jesus in the business world. The GCBS is inclusive to anyone interested and consists of current students, alumni, faculty of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. The GCBS is led by its student officers, and Dr. Robert Woodcock, the Spiritual Life Officer.
Connect With Us
For more information or to join, visit the Graziadio Christian Business Society on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Patrick Fuhrman
Vice President, Cristina Iraheta
Treasurer, Maria Navea
Staff Advisor
Dr. Robert Woodcock, Spiritual Life Officer
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
For more information or to join this club, visit the Graziadio Women's Business Association on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Katherine Harrison
Treasurer, Makenzie Jordan
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
For more information or to join, visit the Pepperdine Real Estate Association on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Michael Nourafshan
Vice President, Matthew Moore
Treasurer, Kristen Kalski
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Donn Dongshim Kim, Assistant Professor of Finance and Real Estate
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
For more information or to join, visit Pepperdine Net Impact on The Peppervine.
For more information on Net Impact Central and to see all the benefits of becoming a member, check out www.netimpact.org.
Officers
President, Kayla Eber
Vice President, Andrea Usuga
Treasurer, Shawn Bhatia
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
For more information or to join, visit the Pepperdine Entertainment, Media, and Sports Society on The Peppervine.
Officers
Co-President, Andrew Lee
Co-President, Amanda Callahan
Vice President, Chris Fredericksen
Treasurer, Patrick Robey
Faculty Advisor
Dr. John Mooney, Associate Professor, Information Systems and Technology Management
Graziadio Veteran's Club
Purpose
The Purpose of the Graziadio Veteran's Business Club is to improve the quality of the lives of its members. The club is open to all Pepperdine students.
Connect With Us
For more information or to join, visit the Graziadio Veteran's Club on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Daniel Soto
Vice President, Arrio Granum
Treasurer, John Powers
Staff Advisor
Kenneth Murphy, 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
For more information or to join, visit The Finance Club on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Kirti Yelamanchili
Vice President, Maria Navea
Treasurer, Will Hyman
Staff Advisor
Sean Kumar, Coach, Career and Professional Development
Outdoor Club
Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to introduce a variety of outdoor skiing, hiking, mountain biking, sailing and a variety of other outdoor activities in the interest of introducing Pepperdine students to nature and making them more well-rounded students. This club will aim to instill better leadership qualities in all of our students through education and exposure to a variety of challenging and exhilarating outdoor sports.
Connect With Us
For more information or to join, visit The Outdoor Club on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Joseph Kagan
Vice President, Michael Graney
Treasurer, Ana Paulina Moreno
Staff Advisor
Dr. Robert Woodcock, Spiritual Life Officer
Business Students of Color Association and Allies
Purpose
Business Students of Color Association and Allies ("BSCAA") seeks to provide an affirming space for students of color and those that stand in solidarity with students of color. Our goal is to promote diversity and affect equity in the workplace as well as the Graziadio Business School community. To achieve these goals, BSCAA will host recurring networking, professional development, and service initiatives, which will be open to all students.
Connect With Us
For more information or to join, visit the Business Students of Color Association and Allies on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Jordan Zuber-Banks
Vice President, Kristine Donato
Treasurer, Adriana Weng
Staff Advisor
Kyle Hayles Full-Time Recruiter
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
For more information or to join, visit the Emerging Technologies Association on The Peppervine.
Officers
President, Michael Garas
Vice President, Patrick Fuhrman
Treasurer, Shubham Gajera
Staff Advisor
Basil Cunningham Professor
The Pepperdine Spectrum
Purpose
The Pepperdine Spectrum is an LGBT+ 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 Peppervine.
Officers
President, Kayla Eber
Vice President, Ben French
Treasurer, Gokul Raj
Staff Advisor
Kyle Hayles Full-Time Recruiter