CLUB NIGHT
An introduction of GBS clubs to
the One Years, First Years and
Exchange Students
GBA
President: Steve Gohde
To become the transforming & enabling force of Goizueta’s student body strengthening
its community and reputation through:
•Servant leadership of GBS, Emory, and the broader Atlanta community with a compassionate
heart and an open mind
•Clarifying and championing comprehensive career support services to achieve the highest
possible career placements
•Developing and broadening our Goizueta alumni network through increased outreach &
collaboration
•Celebrating individuals heritage & culture collectively through purposefully designed social and
educational events
•Purposeful and methodical pursuit of key national case competitions
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Section Reps
CFO
Pres. & EVP
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Section Reps
Grad Senate, SGA, University Senate
Description:
All three are University Government Bodies:
Grad Senate represents the Graduate Students
SGA represents Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
University Senate represents Faculty, Staff, and Students
Key Events &
Activities:
Grad Senate: Safe Rides, Grad Youth Mentors, Grad Mixers
SGA: Classroom on the Quad, Parking and Transportation
University Senate: Recycling on Campus
GRAD SENATE & SGA BOTH HEAR FUNDING REQUESTS
Open Leadership
Positions:
First Year University Relations Representative – Submit one
paragraph on your interest by Friday 12th 5pm
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Dan Cooper, 404.213.4230, VP University Relations
GBS Academic/Professional
Clubs
Goizueta Consulting Association
Description:
The GCA prepares Goizueta students for careers in consulting.
We are committed to giving you a competitive advantage by
providing comprehensive student development, extensive
resources, and a wide range of networking opportunities.
Key Events &
Activities:
Consulting Fridays
Individual case preparation
Networking events
You should join
this club if you…
Are pursuing a career in consulting.
Open Leadership
Positions:
The MBA class of 2010 will elect two first-year GCA
representatives.
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Sunil Golecha: 404.309.7654, Sunil_Golecha@bus.emory.edu
David Shanklin: 303.919.8159, David_Shanklin@bus.emory
Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club
(EVCC)
Description:
EVCC aims to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of the Goizueta
community and promote the development of venture capital
knowledge and access to career opportunities
Key Events &
Activities:
-Idea Breakfast series
-Venture capital investment competition
- Early stage investing panel
You should join
this club if you…
-network with the Atlanta entrepreneurial community
- gain practical exposure in establishing new ventures
Open Leadership
Positions:
1st year Competitions Chair
1st year Activities Chair
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Ade Lawal-Solarin, 240.426.0077, Co-President
Kunal Gajwani, 770.331.3046, Co-President
Yaniv Yaakubovich, 404.536.3892, V.P. Competitions
Natasha Lakhani, 404.242.2879, V.P. Activities
General Management & Operations
Description:
To identify and generate leadership opportunities in multifunctional roles and establish Goizueta Business School as a
center of excellence in General Management & Operations.
Key Events &
Activities:
Interview preparation, Atlanta Career Trek, Alumni Career
Panel, Speaker Series, Lunch N’ Learn, Executive-InResidence
You should join
this club if you…
Are interested in exploring career opportunities in multidepartmental rotational programs, corporate strategy and
supply chain/ops positions
Open Leadership
Positions:
V.P. Alumni Relations
V.P. Faculty
V.P. Career Affairs
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Ryan Donnelly, 404-759-7280, President
Healthcare Club
Description:
The Healthcare Club brings together the various stakeholders in the
healthcare industry including providers, payors, pharmaceuticals, and
biotechnology. The Club provides a forum for students, alumni, and
industry leaders to network and learn more about the industry.
Key Events &
Activities:
Healthcare Forum with industry leaders (Spring)
Career Trek (Fall)
Speaker Series / (Ongoing)
You should join
this club if you…
Have an interest in a Healthcare career, want to understand how
Healthcare will impact your career at any company, or want to learn
more about one of the few industries that is currently growing.
Open Leadership
Positions:
VP positions available for specific events and ongoing initiatives. We
are open to your ideas as well.
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Meredith Swartz, President
Kori Forster & Jinali Desai, VPs External Affairs
Andrew Osterman, VP Internal Affairs
Goizueta Finance Club (GFC)
Description:
GFC facilitates student involvement in all aspects of the
finance industry. The organization helps students learn more
about the financial services industry as well as prepare them
for careers in the field of finance.
Key Events &
Activities:
Club meetings, company sponsored events and presentations,
interview preparation, social and networking activities.
You should join
this club if you…
Are considering a career in finance or seek to learn more
about the impact of finance on your area of concentration.
Open Leadership
Positions:
One-year representative (Class of 2009)
Two-year representative (Class of 2010)
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Andy DeVries, 678.637.8635, Co-president – CMC activities
Will Carnell, 662.322.4233, Co-president – Alumni relations
Goizueta Investment Management
Description:
Goizueta Investment Management was established with the intention of providing
Goizueta Business School MBA students an opportunity to apply the techniques
and strategies learned in their curriculum to an actual fund management setting.
A contribution of $45,000 from the Dietz Scholarship Fund began the Goizueta
Equity Fund in 2000, and in 2003 this initial amount was augmented by a
$250,000 endowment from the Goizueta Business School.
Key Events &
Activities:
Kick-off Meeting
Analyst Reports
You should join
this club if you…
Want to make trade stocks and are willing to pitch your ideas
to the club.
Open Leadership
Positions:
Class Representative
Analyst
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Dominic DeMichina - President
Terry Pei - Vice President
Buy / Sell Recommendations
Portfolio Tracking
Goizueta Microfinance Club and Fund
Description:
Club focused on educating and providing career opportunities
for MBA students interested in Microfinance and Socially
Responsible Investing. The club is also responsible for the
administration of the Goizueta Microfinance Fund with
investments in developing nations around the world
Key Events &
Activities:
Fall Kick-Off Meeting, Fall Industry Panel Discussion, MFI
Investment Research and Administration, Spring Microfinance
Dinner/Banquet, International trips (potentially)
You should join
this club if you…
Are interested in personally touching the lives of hundreds of
poor and underprivileged people around the world through the
investment of over $70K of Fund donations
Open Leadership
Positions:
First Year Representatives (2)
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Mike Kocan, 607.742.7766, President
Nitin Chhabra, 404.307.6689, VP Investment Research
William Britt, 404.312.9679, VP Strategy
Goizueta Marketing Association
Description:
Goizueta Marketing Association
Key Events &
Activities:
TBD
You should join
this club if you…
Are interested in learning about Marketing as a potential postMBA career
Open Leadership
Positions:
One-year Program Representative
First-year Representative
Evening/Executive Program Liason
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Saakait Mathur, Julie Kennedy, Jessica Frankel, Greg Lieber,
Tarciana Caricio
Goizueta Marketing Strategy Consultancy
Description:
GMSC is a semester-long experiential learning course in which Fortune 1000
corporations hire student teams as consultants to solve marketing strategy
problems. Last year’s clients included The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines,
Focus Brands, GE, Georgia-Pacific, Kimberly-Clark, Manheim, and Solvay
Pharmaceuticals
Key Events &
Activities
(1st Semester):
September (TBD), Student Information Night
October 29, Overview of Project Proposals
November (TBD), Meet Your Team
December 2, Client Dinner and Q&A
You should
participate in
GMSC if you…
• Have interest in careers in Marketing, General Management, and/or
Consulting and want access to a premier employer network for summer
internships
• Would like a complete consulting engagement with a large enterprise client
and real-world experience solving complex marketing strategy problems
• Seek experience presenting to an extensive panel of Atlanta business
professionals
• Hope to differentiate yourself in the marketplace from other students seeking
marketing or consulting careers
Club
Leadership
Contacts:
Martha Morris, 202-321-5886, Managing Director
Scott Light, 804-370-4206, Director of Student Teams
Reshma Shah, Faculty Advisor
G.A.M.E.S.
Description:
G.A.M.E.S. serves as an outlet in which to learn about the
media, entertainment, and sports industries and provides
students with an excellent opportunity to network with one
another and within the Atlanta community.
Key Events &
Activities:
Atlanta Braves kick-off event, keynote speakers (ESPN, Turner
Sports, etc), resume sessions, tour of TNT studios, etc
You should join
this club if you…
Have aspirations to work in the sports, media, and/or
entertainment industries; are interested in learning about
opportunities in these fields; want to have a good time
Open Leadership
Positions:
(2) First Year Representatives (’10)
(1) One Year Representative (’09)
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Zvee Geffen (President)
Scott Lipow (V.P.)
Chris Lastrapes (CMC Liaison)
Goizueta Real Estate Group (G.R.E.G.)
Description:
The Goizueta Real Estate Group (G.R.E.G.) has been one of
the strongest student organizations on campus for years, and
has been instrumental in working with the administration to
promote the development of the Real Estate program at
Goizueta.
Key Events &
Activities:
“Real Estate 101” (Date – TBD); “Expose Yourself to Real
Estate” – Networking event (Sept. 24); Lunch and Learn Series
(Throughout the year);
You should join
this club if you…
Have an interest in investigating and/or pursuing a career in
real estate
Open Leadership
Positions:
We have a small (but growing) tight-knit club, and there will be
many opportunities for first year students to take on leadership
roles including (but not limited to) : Editor(s) of Alumni
Newsletter, Lunch and Learn Steering Committee
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Aaron Kuney, Thomas Greco, Drew Levine, William Britt, Dana
Howle, Brad Hambrick
Goizueta Business Technology Association
Description:
The club is researching the role of technology in today's
Business world and the business of technology
Key Events &
Activities:
•Cooperation with technology companies aiming to learn their
business/ technology challenges and building a career network
•Shared activities with other clubs in the Goizueta Business
school to develop career and academic opportunities
•Active connection between students, alumni and faculty
•Building relationships with technology initiatives in Atlanta
You should join
this club if you…
Want to learn about the role of technology in business today
Pursuing a career in technology company or business/
technology consulting
Open Leadership
Positions:
Two roles for first year representatives
Club Leadership
Contacts:
yaniv_yaakubovich@bus.emory.edu,
indranil_chatterji@bus.emory.edu
JD/MBA Society
Description:
The JD/MBA Society provides career and academic support
for JD/MBA students.
The club serves as a knowledge and alumni resource.
It also seeks networking and interaction between the law
school and business school (students, CMC, alumni,
professors) so to leverage the strengths of both programs.
Key Events &
Activities:
Information Session at the law school for potential JD/MBAs.
Networking Events.
Welcome Dinner for accepted JD/MBAs.
You should join
this club if you…
Join if you seek a JD/MBA. Students who have a JD from a
law school other than Emory are encouraged to join as well.
First Year
Leadership
Positions:
We’re open to input from members. Initiative is encouraged.
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Ajay Mammen, 713-299-6232, Co-President
George Evans, Semester Abroad, Co-President
Stephanie Chin, 404-694-0283, Vice Pres. of Alumni Relations
Cultural Clubs
GWIB: Graduate Women in Business
Description:
GWIB provides opportunities for community outreach and
networking. GWIB strives to raise awareness about the
unique challenges facing women in business
Key Events &
Activities:
Integration, Prospective breakfasts, Community Outreach,
(e.g., WEOP), EWG Dinners, Roundtable event, Speakers
You should join
this club if you…
Are a woman interested in developing yourself, bringing
talented ladies to Goizueta, serving the community and
discussing the distinct experiences of women with MBAs
Open Leadership
Positions:
Alumni and Career Management, Internal Affairs, Culture and
Community, One-year Representative
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Tahsin Fathaulla, VP Communications
Kathleen Kuhnert, VP Alumni and Career Management
Sarah Lawrence, VP Internal Affairs
Abbey Seaboyer, President
Crystal White, VP Culture and Community
Black MBA Association - BMBAA
Description:
The mission of the Goizueta Black MBA Association is to promote academics
and diversity throughout the Goizueta community while adding value to the
broader Atlanta community through charitable service events, leadership
development, and expanding the network of both the Black MBA and the
Goizueta Business School.
Key Events &
Activities:
Black MBA Welcome BBQ, Alumni Mock Interviews & Preparation for NBMBA
Conference, National Black MBA Career Fair, Business School For a Day (15
kids middle school), Community Outreach, Diverse Leadership Conference,
Black History Month (Potluck, Skit Night, Kegs), BMBA Alumni Mixer
You should join
this club if you…
Are interested in supporting the education of others on African American culture,
development, impact in the business community and in the community abroad.
In addition to the education of others one should be poised to be a servant
leaders in the community to grow and uplift others.
First Year
Leadership
Positions:
1st Year Representative, IG Co-Chair, DLC Co-Chair and various other
committees for IG & DLC.
Club Leadership
Contacts:
President: Shaun Caldwell – 678.755.9040
shauncaldwell@bus.emory.edu
Executive VP of Operations: Paul Billingsly – 404.441.9594
paul_billingsly@bus.emory.edu
VP of Activities and Alumni Relations: Shawanda Brown – 770.364.8418
shawanda_brown@bus.emory
International Business Association (IBA)
Description:
The IBA is dedicated to developing global perspective in the
Goizueta community, irrespective of nationality, ethnicity,
culture and background; nurturing future global leaders by
enhancing awareness of diverse business practices and
cultures
Key Events &
Activities:
International Potluck, Lunch and Learn series, Alumni panel
and networking, cultural events
You should join
this club if you…
Are interested in further global business exposure and
international contacts, and deeper multi-cultural understanding
Open Leadership
Positions:
• Representatives for Academic Affairs, Alumni & Career
Management, and Cultural Exchange
• Director for Communications
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Emma Estrada, President
Vineet Shekhar, VP-Academic Affairs
Amit Shivale, VP-Alumni & Career Management
Jinali Desai, VP-Cultural Exchange
HISPANIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Description:
Club that promotes the legacy of Roberto Goizueta by
encouraging better understanding of Hispanic culture within
the community. Also develops relationships between GBS and
the international community.
Key Events &
Activities:
Welcome BBQ, NSHMBA workshop(s), Creation of Alumni
Database, Hispanic Leaders Panel
You should join
this club if you…
Want to embrace diversity among the Goizueta community,
learn about the Hispanic heritage and create interesting
networking with the highest minority in the US
Open Leadership
Positions:
(will fill in by club night)
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Rainier Abreu – 404.242.5186 – President
Rodrigo Adissi – 404.536.3356 – VP External Relations
Diego Nachmann – 404.395.7584 – VP Special Events
Duncan Fonseca – 404.414.8585 – VP of Finance
Goizueta Christian Fellowship
Description:
Key Events &
Activities:
Club that glorifies God by building friendships and working
together to serve the community.
Weekly fellowship meetings and community service projects
You should join
this club if you…
are interested in learning more about the christian faith, and
seeking opportunities to serve the Atlanta community
Open Leadership
Positions:
First year representative
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Will Britt; 404-312-9679
Kyle Bailey; 214-405-9675
Ade Lawal-Solarin; 240-426-0077
Goizueta Jewish Life (GJL)
Description:
Create a community, both at Emory and in the greater Atlanta
area, in which Jewish students can celebrate their religion and
customs while at business school.
Contribute to the diversity of the school by actively pursuing an
open and continuous dialogue on religion and culture.
Key Events &
Activities:
Rosh Hashana Potluck
Passover Seder
You should join
this club if you…
You want a place to celebrate Jewish religion and customs
while at business school.
You want to learn and experience Judaism.
Open Leadership
Positions:
First Year Representative
Club Leadership
Contacts:
President: Diego Nachmann 404.395.7584
VP of Events: Tania Roter
Chanuka Candle Lighting
Shabat meals
201.286.5853
Veterans Club
Description:
Club dedicated to serving the military veteran’s community
within Goizueta. Serve to educate the community on veteran’s
issues, and raise the profile of military veterans among future
business leaders. Advocate for veterans with admissions and
MBA staff.
Key Events &
Activities:
TBD
You should join
this club if you…
are a military veteran of any service, from any nation.
Open Leadership
Positions:
We are looking to see first year’s step up into leadership roles.
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Joe Adamski (678-749-2270)
Mohamed Desoky (919-564-6003)
Goizueta Pride Alliance (GPA)
Description:
GPA is a club for for those interested in understanding and exploring
diversity issues specific to the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual
Transgender) community
Key Events &
Activities:
• ROMBA (Reaching Out MBA) Conference in Washington D.C.
• Networking opportunities with AEN (Atlanta Executive Network)
• Panel discussion with gay members of the Atlanta business
community
You should join
this club if you…
Believe that understanding diversity is an essential part of leadership
development
First Year
Leadership
Positions:
• VP–Assist in planning and execution of key events and activities.
• “The Bridge”–Preferably a female, interested in assisting in the
coordination of events between GPA and GWIB
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Ignacio Filippini, Club President
General Interest Groups
Goizueta Gives
Description:
Goizueta Gives is a community service organization focused
on providing various opportunities throughout the year for
students to develop as servant leaders
Key Events &
Activities:
Hands on Atlanta Day (Oct 4)
Home for the Holidays (~Thanksgiving)
Teen Leadership Summit (Spring)
Gives Weekend (Spring)
You should join
this club if you…
are interested in contributing to the community outside of
Goizueta… in other words ALL of you should join!
Open Leadership
Positions:
Spring Planning Committees
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Jennifer Karppinen
Dana Howle
Net Impact
www.netimpact.org
Description:
An international organization whose mission is to make a
positive impact on society by growing a community of leaders
who use business to improve the world.
Key Events &
Activities:
•North America Conference: November 13-15, Philadelphia, PA
•Academic Initiatives, Career Support, Campus Greening
You should join
Want to “do good while doing well” in your business career…
this club if you… •Corporate Social Responsibility
•Socially Responsible Investing
•International and Community Development
•Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy
Open Leadership 3 First Year Project Leads
Positions:
1 One-Year Vice President
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Sarah Lawrence, Chapter President
Amit Shivale, VP Communications
Stephanie Chin, VP Career Management
Goizueta Board Fellows Program (GBFP)
Description:
GBFP develops servant business leaders by training and
placing students on metro Atlanta area nonprofit boards. As
part of their service students complete a 2nd board consulting
project.
Key Events &
Activities:
Board 101 Kick-off training, Board Leader Panel, Nonprofit
management workshop(s), Fellows Closing Reception
You should join
this club if you…
Have aspirations to serve on a nonprofit board sometime
during your career or become an executive in the nonprofit
industry
Open Leadership
Positions:
First Year Student Program Manager
First Year NonProfit Partner Manager
First Year Website Communications Manager
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Brian Goebel, 734.717.4235, V.P. Nonprofit Programs
David Shanklin, 303.919.8159, V.P. MBA Student Programs
Matt Sooy, 404.918.4770, V.P. Marketing/Communications
Junior Achievement (JA)
Description:
JA is a national organization that places those who wish to
give back to the community in the classroom with elementary,
middle school, and high school students to share knowledge
that they are passionate about.
Key Events &
Activities:
Participation takes place over 6 or 7 weeks, usually 1 hour per
week in the classroom with some outside prep.
You should join
this club if you…
Desire to help impart wisdom upon a younger generation.
Wish to improve your comfort presenting and speaking in front
of a group.
Open Leadership
Positions:
Vice President; Community Facilitator
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Andrew Kalt, 404/909-0690, President
Goizueta Sports Club
Description:
Goizueta Sports Club hosts and promotes sports-related
networking events to strengthen the unity and solidarity of
Goizueta community
Key Events &
Activities:
Sports tournaments (Softball, kickball, soccer, etc.)
You should join
this club if you…
If you are interested in sports, either playing or watching, or in
any way.
Open Leadership
Positions:
N/A
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Kentaro_Takahashi@bus.emory.edu
Brian_Klotz@bus.emory.edu
Adam_King@bus.emory.edu
404-434-8031
Goizueta Wine Club
Description:
Wine Club helps members enhance their knowledge about
wines. It is a forum that brings together various sections
(students, alumni, faculty, etc.) of the Goizueta community
Key Events &
Activities:
Tasting events, alumni mixers and networking events
You should join
this club if you…
a. Are interested in improving your Wine IQ 
b. Want to build a social/professional network within and
beyond the functional area of your choice
Open Leadership
Positions:
First year and One-year representatives
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Sunil Golecha - President
Daisuke Yoshida - VP, Finance
The Goizueta Arts Council
Description:
The Goizueta Arts Council fosters appreciation and awareness
of the Arts within our community and seeks to illuminate the
relationship between business and the Arts.
Key Events &
Activities:
Atlanta Arts Trek, Goizueta Arts Fundraiser, Arts Speaker
Series, various Arts social events
You should join
this club if you…
Enjoy Arts activities, such as museum tours and theatrical
performances, or plan on becoming involved with the Arts in
you career after graduation.
Open Leadership
Positions:
2 representatives to the Council board
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Christopher Lastrapes, 918.760.0864
Sarah Lawrence, 773.354.5234
Sharda Sekaran, 917.582.8683
GBS Jesters
Description:
GBS Jesters
Key Events &
Activities:
•Producing The Balance Sheet
•Microsoft Excel tournaments with Steve Stuk
•“Guess which outfit Michael Sacks will wear today” contests
•Shopping trips to Burberry with Corey Dortch
•Field trip to Baxter’s steakhouse (Ray Hill will foot the bill)
•Hide-and-seek in the tubfiles
You should join
this club if you…
…like to laugh
…like to cry
…like to make ^%#*$#’s of your classmates, professors, and
other faculty
Open Leadership
Positions:
Yes, we lost most of our talented people last year. This year’s
crew is handsome but weak. There are too many people to
make fun of, and not enough people to help.
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Pete Fierro, 404-775-1258, President (by default)
Greg Lieber, 678-642-3042, Chief Editor (also by default)
Chris Lastrapes, 918-760-0864, The guy who does all the work
Partners Club
Description:
The Partner’s club is designed to bring the significant others of
students in the program together in a social context where
friends can be made and support groups can be established.
Key Events &
Activities:
Kick Off
Holiday Party
On going get togethers
You should join
this club if you…
Have a significant other who would like to meet other
significant others of students in the program.
Open Leadership
Positions:
None
Club Leadership
Contacts:
Aaron Kuney… aka Elizabeth Kuney (ejkuney@gmail.com)
Steve Gohde… aka Katie Gohde (kgohde@hotmail.com)