Undergraduate Student Organizations
Being an active member of a student organization enriches your overall Loyola experience with friendships, leadership experiences, professional growth, and industry-specific knowledge. It also helps potential employers see your commitment to the program and to a balance between your academic and social life.
ALPFA
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) is the premier Latino organization for professionals and students in business, finance, accounting, and related professions. ALPFA has active members, committed business partners, and quality programs. ALPFA creates opportunities, adds value, builds relationships for its members, the community and its business partners while expanding Latino leadership in the global workforce.
Student Leaders:
President: Ines Galiano
Vice President: Chris Melendez
Vice President of Marketing: Osoko Martinez
Vice President of Arrupe Relations: Julio Cruz
Vice President of Corporate Relations: Thiago Picinini
Vice President of Event Coordination: Ashley Almonte
Treasurer: Karen Martinez
Secretary: Brenda Fernandez
Faculty Advisor: Kevin Lee
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed business fraternity open to all majors with the aim to professionally develop each and every member. We offer speaker events and workshops to our members that help with professional aspects of our lives. In addition to professional development, we pride ourselves in putting on service and fundraising events to benefit the local community, and educate both members and other Loyola students about topics such as sustainability, and mental health both in the classroom and workplace.
Contact information: alphakappapsiluc@gmail.com
Website: http://www.akpsiluc.org
Student Leaders:
President: Audrey Sidebotham
Vice President of Administration: Matthew Li
Vice President of Finance: Alina Chaudhary
Vice President of Membership: Tom Classen
Vice President of Professional Development: Sean Carstens
Vice President of Marketing: Sawyer Smith
Vice President of Alumni Relations: Emma Wilkings
Vice President of Risk and Wellness: Kelly Granis
Vice President of Service: Alaina McClanen-Clemons
Vice President of Brotherhood: Stella Bertsch
Chief of Staff: Ben Hanson
Master of Rituals: Peyton Hargett
Faculty Advisor: Dinko Bačić
American Marketing Association
As the largest community-based marketing association in the world, the AMA is trusted by marketing and sales professionals to help them discover what’s coming next in the industry. Our community of local chapters spans more than 65 cities and 320 college campuses throughout North America. We’re home to award-winning content, PCM® professional certification, five premier academic journals, and industry-leading live and virtual training events. AMA at Loyola is student-led organization sponsored by Quinlan's Marketing department, serving as a premier networking and skill building resource for Quinlan students with interests in the field of Marketing.
Student Leaders:
President: Olivia Mathew
Vice President: Eden Hunt
Communications: Gena Coronel
Treasurer: Maritza Machuca
Secretary: Andrea Dutkowski
Faculty Advisor: George Senick
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Alpha Psi is an international honorary and service organization for accounting, finance and information systems students. Beta Alpha Psi is recognized as a respected business community. The reputation of Beta Alpha Psi can open career opportunities, professional relationships, and help in developing skills essential to success beyond a student's college career.
Website: https://loyolabap.wixsite.com/join
Contact Email: loyolabap@gmail.com
Student Leaders:
President: Katelyn Schmitz
Vice President: Claire Kennedy
Vice President of Communications: Carissa Jin
Vice President of Professional Outreach: Kayla Andler
Vice President of Membership: Lica Ramirez Lopez
Secretary: Jenna Adbel-Rahim
Treasurer: Isabel Mauer
Faculty Advisor: Peter Kolos
Black Business Student Association
The Black Business Student Association, or BBSA, is Quinlan’s pre-professional program for all Black students interested in or actively participating in business. BBSA is a school-sponsored organization housed in the Quinlan Business School at Loyola University Chicago. Our goal is to function as a dynamic system that advances the black economy through empowering all Black student professionals at Loyola University Chicago. We aim to maintain the Loyola promise of preparing people to live extraordinary lives. Our mission is to support the black community at Loyola through opportunity facilitation.
Contact: bbsa.loyolachicago@gmail.com
Student Leaders:
President: Kamille Minor
Vice President of External Affairs: Mikayla Wallace
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging: Erion Malone
Vice President of Sustainability: Alanna Blackwell
Faculty Advisor: Jenna Drenten
Delta Sigma Pi
The Gamma Pi Chapter of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi is Loyola’s only all business major Professional Fraternity.
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
If interested in joining, please contact dspgammapi@gmail.com for more information.
Website: dspgammapi.com | Instagram: @DSP_LUC
Student Leaders:
President: Kate Sullenberger
Senior Vice President: Emma Short
Chancellor: Jeremy Allen Reyes
Vice President of Chapter Operations: Miriam Solove
Vice President of Finance: Amelia Zayed
Vice President of Pledge Education: Kathryn Glasgow
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Kennedy Kobayashi
Vice President of Professional Activities: Vibha Srinivasan
Vice President of Community Service: Gili Mabulay
Vice President of Marketing: Chase Amarosa
Vice President of Fundraising: Ethan Berkovich
Vice President of Scholarship and Awards: Patryk Suszko
Vice President of Alumni Relations: Payton Nol
Vice Presidents of Brotherhood: Emma Anderson & Olivia Mathew
Faculty Advisor: Allison Davis
Human Resource Student Association
Loyola University Chicago Human Resource Student Association (HRSA) is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and sponsored by the Northern Illinois chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (NISHRM). The HRSA will endeavor to develop human resources students into future, dynamic human resources and business professionals. HRSA will accomplish its objectives through the organization of career development activities, participation in philanthropic activities demonstrating HRSA’s desire to provide support to the community, and hosting social activities to allow members to meet and mingle with each other, alumni, administration, faculty, and/or potential employers. In addition HRSA hopes to actively promote, facilitate, and maintain a top tier HRER program that is recognized nationally by employers, academic institutions, and professional organizations.
Student Leaders:
President: Nick Velazquez
Vice President of Graduate Affairs: Annie Murta
Secretary: Lesley Romero
Treasurer: Maulika Vasishtha
Public Relations Chair: Anna Patel
Faculty Advisor: Kevin Voge
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Loyola Ai Club (LAiC)
Loyola Ai Club (LAiC) is Loyola's interdisciplinary Ai community. We meet to exchange ideas related to artificial intelligence and use and apply them in real world situations to give students from all walks of life exposure to tools that will enhance the way they contribute to society. Through project development and connecting with industry leaders, we intend to build a network of students and alumni that foster the growth of data-driven professionals.
Contact the club: loyolaaiclub@luc.edu
Website: https://loyolaaiclub.github.io/
Student Leaders:
President: Nathan Johnson
Director of Backend: Michael Owoyemi
Director of Marketing: Nicholas Pereira
Faculty Advisor: Steven Platt
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.)
NABA, Inc. is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black professionals and students in the accounting, finance and related business professions. NABA advances its mission by providing education, resources, scholarships, exclusive regional and national conventions, and meaningful career connections to student members, fulfilling the principle of the motto, “Lifting as We Climb.” NABA is open to all undergraduate and graduate business students.
Contact: NABA@LUC.edu
Student Leaders:
President: Martha Pierre-Louis
Vice President: Lauren Frye
Vice President: Hannah Howze
Secretary: Ja'Micah Sawyer
Treasurer: Ricky Lorenzo
Director of Outreach: Yvette Mensah
Director of Fundraising: Josephine Brobby
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Danielle Booker
Quinlan Ambassadors
Quinlan students have another place to turn when they need advice— the Quinlan Ambassadors.
This group consists of undergraduate business students, from sophomores to seniors, representing diverse majors within the school. Selected for their leadership and dedication, the Ambassadors are here to guide their peers, offer advice, and foster a sense of community. They serve as trusted resources, represent Quinlan at various events, and organize programs designed to connect and engage students throughout the year.
Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors by emailing QuinlanAmbassadors@LUC.edu or contact them individually below.
Name | Class | Major(s) | Other Affiliations |
---|---|---|---|
Ben Aguirre he/him |
Senior | Marketing | |
Fatimah Amaturraheem she/her |
Junior | Information Systems and Analytics | Women in Business |
Conrad Dick he/him |
Senior | Information Systems & Analytics; Supply Chain Management | LUC Writing Center |
Sarah Gaffor she/her |
Sophomore | Information Systems & Analytics | Women in Business; Muslim Student Association |
Paige Gutierrez Co-Chair she/her |
Senior | Marketing | Alpha Delta Pi; Women in Business; American Cancer Society; Student Government of Loyola Chicago |
Lutein Lammens Secretary she/her |
Senior | Economics; Finance | Club Field Hockey |
Carlos López he/him |
Sophomore | U.S./Europe Double Degree | Rambler Investment Fund; Alpha Sigma Nu |
Maritza Machuca she/her |
Junior | Information Systems & Analytics; Marketing | Delta Sigma Pi; Women in Business; Latin American Student Organization; ACE Scholars |
Olivia Mathew she/her |
Junior | Marketing; International Business | Delta Sigma Pi; American Marketing Association; Peer Advising |
Luca Mourima she/her |
Senior | Information Systems & Analytics | Black Business Student Association; Alpha Sigma Alpha; Kapwa; Korean Student Organization |
Farheen Saiyed Co-Chair she/her |
Senior | Finance; Information Systems & Analytics | Student Government of Loyola Chicago; Muslim Student Association; Women in Business; Interdisciplinary Honors Program |
Alexander Sciarra he/him |
Senior | International Business | Loyola Phoenix |
Sawyer Smith he/him |
Junior | Information Systems & Analytics; Marketing | Alpha Kappa Psi; Club Tennis |
Allison L. Davis, MEd '16, MS '23 |
Advisor | Associate Director for Student Services, Quinlan School of Business |
Rambler Consulting Group (RCG)
We are the Rambler Consulting Group (RCG), Loyola University Chicago's student-run management consulting group. Our primary objective is to offer an educational experience to Loyola students who are considering a career in consulting. We are eager to take advantage of any opportunity thrown in our direction but are currently best prepared to help small to mid-sized companies in the Chicago area with projects including, but not limited to, growth and operations.
Website: https://www.ramblerconsulting.com
Student Leaders:
President: Mary Xakellis
Partner of Operations: Alanna Blackwell
Partner of Business Development: Barbara Cano
Partner of Finance: Snehil Sharad
Partner of Marketing: William Van Ackeren
Partner of Research: Isaac Norten
Partner of Curriculum: Nicole Alvarez
Faculty Advisor: Michael Hewitt
Rambler Investment Fund
Loyola University Chicago's Rambler Investment Fund (RIF) gives students real-world investment experience by allowing them to trade real capital in a broad range of financial assets. What began as a class officially became a student organization in the spring semester of 2015. RIF manages an endowment of approxmately $1.2 million. If you are interested in learning more about the field of asset management, this is the place for you; welcome to the Rambler Investment Fund.
Website: www.ramblerfund.com
Email: rif@luc.edu
Student Leaders:
President: Patrick Provost
Portfolio Managers: Grant Carufel, Thiago Pacinini
Vice President of Macroeconomic Research Hristo Vidinski
Vice Presidents of Investments: David Sagl, Anthony Zentefis
Faculty Advisor: Steven Todd
Rambler Real Estate Club
The goal of the Rambler Real Estate Club is to provide opportunities for its members to grow, develop, and evolve into strong business leaders. It looks to equip its members with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the real estate industry.
The club strives to achieve this goal through a dynamic and united approach, working in tandem with the Quinlan School of Business and experienced professors. Utilizing these resources, the club provides its members with unique networking opportunities, elite speakers, and challenging case competitions.
Contact Information: ramblerrealestate@gmail.com
Student Leaders:
President: Ty McGuire
Vice President: Regina Anawis
Marketing Admin: Andrea Dutkowski
Network Liaison: Ziyaad Sattar and Emmet O'Shaughnessy
Scheduling Coordinator: Mia Ohlund
Faculty Advisor: Adam McCurdy
Supply Chain Management Student Club (SCMSC)
Loyola's Supply Chain Management Student Club (SCMSC) is a student organization dedicated to offering Quinlan students practical supply chain knowledge and networking with industry professionals. Our club welcomes both undergraduate and graduate students from all majors. We provide opportunities for networking, skill development, and learning from industry experts, all geared toward preparing our members for successful careers in the dynamic world of supply chain and analytics.
Contact: lucscmstudentclub@gmail.com
Student Leaders:
President: Dahlia Mazwell (dmaxwell@luc.edu)
Vice President: Cecilia Robinson (crobinson@luc.edu)
Secretary: Jake Kane (jkane5@luc.edu)
Faculty Advisor: Gita Taherkhani
Sport Management Club (SMC)
The Sport Management Club is open to all students, whether interested in pursuing a career in sport management, or simply passionate about sports. Our club fosters relationships between students, faculty and professionals in various areas of the sports industry. We strive to educate and inform our members about sports-related career opportunities, while holding a wide array of engaging events. The SMC is a wonderful organization to join if you have a love for all things sport. To experience the benefits of the club or to find out more information please email President Jack Blumenshine at jblumenshine@luc.edu.
Contact Information: SportManagement@LUC.edu
Student Leaders:
President: Jack Blumenshine
Vice President: Sonya Pidhorodeckyj
Director of Marketing: Maritza Machuca
Director of Finance: Nico Soriano
Director of Operations: Ashton Handorf
Director of Membership: Alexander Sciarra
Faculty Advisor: Noah Henderson
Undergraduate Dean's Council
The Quinlan Dean’s Leadership team feels it’s important to have a sense of what our undergraduate students think about your experience here.
Beginning in Fall 2024 our Senior Associate Dean and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs created this council in an effort to:
- Share ideas and suggestions on ways to improve the Quinlan student experience
- Provide feedback on initiatives the administration is considering
- Raise concerns or questions that you and your fellow students have
This council meets 3 times a semester and consists of students from diverse backgrounds, class years, and majors.
For more information regarding this council please contact Dr. Douglas Geiger, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs.
Women in Business (WIB)
Women in Business (WIB) is an undergraduate organization dedicated to providing young women with a strong alumni network and an array of professional, academic, and career developing activities. WIB desires to develop and foster relationships among current students, potential students, alumni, faculty, staff, and business leaders. The organization further promotes the role of women both within the Loyola Community and the world beyond the university’s gates, through opportunities for women to express their role in today's society. WIB offers a forum to discuss the issues and challenges women face within the business sphere and supplies activities that prepare members to overcome these social barriers. This involves opportunities for members to develop both professionally and personally, empowers women through various activities and seminars, and enlightens the Loyola community as a whole on the issues facing women in business. WIB grants female students interested in promoting the role of professional women the chance to share experiences, find support, and develop constructive plans for action.
Contact information: WIBLUC@gmail.com
Student Leaders:
President: Evelyn Cruz
Vice President: Claire Jackson
Chief Financial Officer: Ines Galiano
Chief Operations Officer: Sarah Gaffor
Chief Marketing Officer: Maritza Machuca
Chief of Membership Engagement: Julia Loveman
Faculty Advisor: Kaitlyn Hoffmann
Being an active member of a student organization enriches your overall Loyola experience with friendships, leadership experiences, professional growth, and industry-specific knowledge. It also helps potential employers see your commitment to the program and to a balance between your academic and social life.