Atkinson Student Groups
The Student Organization Guidelines cover the basic code of conduct, budgeting and funding allocation.
Are you interested in starting a new student organization? Download the registration form.
Atkinson Accounting Association (AAA)
AAA promotes the interests of AGSM students who are interested in the field of accounting and/or are seeking employment in the accounting industry upon graduation. The organization serves as a vehicle for enhancing the accounting educational experience of students. AAA strives to share the benefits of the accounting profession with the greater Atkinson community as well as to strengthen the sense of community through events such as career panels and site visits. Faculty Advisor: Nicole Thibodeau
- President: Mashel Alabdullatif (malabdu@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Sophia Maletz (smaletz@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Ahmed Alwabel (aalwabel@willamette.edu)
- Public Relations: Polly Overfield (poverfie@willamette.edu)
- First Year Representatives: Diaa Tahoun (dtahoun@willamette.edu), Peeranath Chantaraklud (pchantar@willamette.edu)
Atkinson Consulting Association (ACA)
The Atkinson Consulting Association (ACA) aims at immersing students interested in consulting into the industry through networking, informational seminars and workshops, experiential opportunities and community development. The ACA values enhancing the experiences of young professionals through live contact with leaders in the consulting and entrepreneurship fields and seeks to provide a forum for discussing interests, ideas and trends in the industry. Faculty Advisor: Rob Wiltbank
- President: Kyle Crocker (kcrocker@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Christal Lee (calee@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Deepa Rao (drao@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Jillian Toda (jtoda@willamette.edu)
- PR Chair: Anthony Tham (atham@willamette.edu)
- Project Coordinator: Kaiti Costa (kcosta@willamette.edu)
- At-Large Rep: Amy DeBruhl
Atkinson Finance Association (AFA)
AFA assists in the professional, educational, and social development of Willamette MBA students interested in finance, banking, and investments. AFA strives to: promote the reputation of Atkinson finance both regionally and nationally; promote an in-depth understanding in all fields of finance; and provide forums (panels and treks) where members have the opportunity to interact and learn from each other as well as faculty, alumni, and other finance professionals.
- President: Hassan Reda (hreda@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Austin Hill-Kleepsie (ahillkle@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Casey Morgan (cmorgan@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Robert Cox (rcox@willamette.edu)
- Event Coordinator: Mark Meek (mmeek@willamette.edu)
American Marketing Association (AMA) - AGSM Chapter
AMA is a certified student chapter of the American Marketing Association and is one of only a handful of graduate school chapters in the nation. AMA activities provide opportunities to network with marketing professionals and promote awareness of career opportunities in marketing. AMA sponsors guest lecturers, on-site visits, and professional development services. Faculty Advisor: Russ Yost
- President: Sidnee Schaefer (sschaefe@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Anthony Tham (atham@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Maziar Mahboubian (mmahboub@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Bre' Greenman (bgreenma@willamette.edu)
Atkinson Outdoor Club (AOC)
AOC's mission is to help Willamette MBA students become better stewards of the environment, now and in the future, by increasing their appreciation of nature through activities which bring them in direct contact with the outdoors. The activities of the AOC are designed so that all Willamette MBA students can partake in the events, from beginners to experts. The events put on by the AOC are meant to help relieve stress brought on by work and studies, while also being fun and enjoyable. Faculty Advisor: Nicole Thibodeau
- President: Joe Garrison (jgarriso@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Christal Lee (calee@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Souvik Mandal (smandal@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Ryan Kunes (rkunes@willamette.edu)
- Board Members: Katie Skaar (kskaar@willamette.edu), Kelsey Weber (kweber@willamette.edu), Kristina Ursin (kursin@willamette.edu)
Atkinson Project Management Association (APMA)
APMA is dedicated to furthering the involvement and understanding of Willamette MBA students in the profession of project management. APMA is associated with the Willamette Valley Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter and sponsors various social and educational events, treks to businesses that employ certified Project Management Professionals and groups to study for the PMI exam.
- President: Suroor (Su) Al Dhalemi (saldhale@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Kristina Ursin (kursin@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Megha Lingajappa Satish Kumar (mlingaja@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Mansi Sanghavi (msanghav@willamette.edu)
- Project Coordinator: Kyle Crocker (kcrocker@willamette.edu)
- Project Associate: Reese Peter Olander (polander@willamette.edu)
- Outreach Manager: Anne Fraser (afraser@willamette.edu)
- Project Manager: Lisa Trauernicht (ltrauern@willamette.edu)
Atkinson Public Administration Association (APAA)
The APAA's goal is to introduce public service careers to the Atkinson Graduate School of Management community. This group allows students to network with others who share their interest in the public sector and meet outside professionals. In doing so, the APAA raises the profile of the Willamette MBA program as a producer of the next generation of professional, educated and highly-prepared public managers. Faculty Advisor: Fred Thompson
- President: Casey Morgan (cmorgan@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Greg Machado (gmachado@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Marta Tarantsy (mtarants@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Miranda Gestrin (mgestrin@willamette.edu)
- Public Relations: Lisa Trauernicht (ltrauern@willamette.edu)
Atkinson Student Association (ASA) - Governing Body
The Atkinson Student Association is an organization that is dedicated to supporting student organizations and their members. The student board members are responsible for reviewing new student organizations; registering existing student organizations on a yearly basis; providing, developing, and improving services and resources for student organizations; enforcing policies and procedures related to student organizations; and coordinating the end of the year Brownwater event. Faculty Advisor: Debra Ringold
- President: Katie Collins (kcollins@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Dayle Moore (dmoore@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Hassan Reda (hreda@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Souvik Mandal (smandal@willamette.edu)
- Public Relations: jennifer Arruda (jarruda@willamette.edu)
- Social Chair: Niven Singh (nsingh@willamette.edu)
- 1st Year Rep: Mark Meek (mmeek@willamette.edu)
- At Large Rep: Arash Afshar (aafshar@willamette.edu)
- At Large Rep: Rinad Ayed (aayed@willamette.edu)
- International Rep: Suroor Al Dhalemi (saldhale@willamette.edu)
International Graduate Students Association (IGSA)
IGSA promotes cross-cultural understanding among international and American students. IGSA provides new international students with collegial support as they adjust to a new culture and academic environment. IGSA also provides an ongoing forum to convey the special concerns of international students to the administration at Atkinson; works to foster an awareness of the Willamette MBA among institutions of higher learning, corporations and students in other countries; and sponsors the annual international dinner which has become a means to bring cultures together and celebrate them in one of the most attractive events of the year. All international and U.S. students are encouraged to participate in IGSA and to use its services as a resource. Faculty Advisor: Polly Rizova
- President: Niven Singh (nsingh@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Rinad Ayed (rayed@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Souvik Mandal (smandal@willamette.edu)
Joint Degree Association (JDA)
JDA includes all students pursuing the joint degree, and is an important link between the Atkinson School and the College of Law. JDA provides an informal mentoring program for joint degree students, offers a library of study aids and course outlines, and sponsors social activities. The organization also sponsors an annual career night where joint degree alumni share career opportunities with current students. Faculty Advisor: Steve Maser- President: Robin Wade (rwade@willamette.edu
- Vice President: Andrea Tang (atang@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Chris Threcher
MBA Women International (MBAWI) - AGSM Chapter
Atkinson Chapter is an affiliated student chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs. This organization is dedicated to "empowering women MBAs and graduate women in business in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce." NAWMBA -- Atkinson Chapter promotes networking and business opportunities for men and women with MBAs and provides professional resources, networking, speakers, and social events. Faculty Advisor: Debra Ringold
- President: Katie Skaar (kskaar@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Niven Singh (nsingh@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Jennifer Arruda (jarruda@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Kelsey Weber (kweber@willamette.edu)
- Public Relations: Christal Lee (calee@willamette.edu)
Net Impact - AGSM Chapter
Net Impact's mission is to inspire, educate and equip individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. Graduate students participate in community service events, meet with leaders in corporate responsibility roles and can connect with the national chapter at www.netimpact.org. Faculty Advisor: Elliot Maltz
- President: Virginia Alvino (valvino@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Dayle Moore (dmoore@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Katie Skaar (kskaar@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Reese Peter Olander (polander@willamette.edu)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - AGSM Chapter
The Atkinson chapter of SHRM is a chartered chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM promotes student professional development and provides networking with human resource professionals. Events sponsored by SHRM include: resume workshops, mock interview sessions, site visits, guest speakers, and community service activities. Faculty Advisor: Ashley Nixon, Beth Ursin
- President: Tania Weets (tweets@willamette.edu)
- Vice President: Lisa Trauernicht (ltrauern@willamette.edu)
- Treasurer: Anne Fraser (afraser@willamette.edu)
- Secretary: Kelsey Weber (kweber@willamette.edu)
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) - Liason
The mission of NSHMBA is to increase the number of Hispanics graduating from MBA programs. NSHMBA has a national Portland chapter that organizes panels and networking events with local organizations. Our liaison helps get the Atkinson student body involved in their professional opportunities. Faculty Advisor: Beth Ursin
- Liaison: Karina Javier (kjavier@willamette.edu)