STUDENTS: Student Life

The Atkinson Student Association (ASA) is composed of all Atkinson students and directed by officers elected by the students. Elections are held each spring to elect ASA officers. In addition, elections are held each fall to choose one (1) First-year representative, one (1) Second-year representative, two (2) At-large representatives and one (1) International representative.

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ATKINSON STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

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 that sense of community through events such as the career panels and site visits.
Advisor: Ken Smith
President: Kelly Intile
Vice-President: Anna Higley
Treasurer: Kyle Walker
Secretary: Oscar Ojeda
Promotions: Stephen Blair

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.
Advisor: Michael Dothan
President: Vladimir Subbotin
Vice-President: Olga Slabari
Vice-President: Abhisek Tibrewal
Treasurer: Oscar Ojeda

ATKINSON GOLF ASSOCIATION (AGA)
The subject of Golf is an important component of today’s business world and understanding the relationship between golf and business greatly assists Willamette MBA students to navigate the negotiations and decision-making that occur on the golf course. AGA strives to promote the interests of Willamette MBA students who are interested in golf and/or are seeking to improve their networking skills in the business world upon graduation and to serve as a vehicle for enhancing professional development skills.
Advisor: Ken Smith
President: Nick Cottle

ATKINSON MARKETING ASSOCIATION (AMA)
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.
Advisor: Russ Yost
President: Nancy Garcia
Vice-President: Lekha Fernandes
Treasurer: Aaron Reber
Secretary: Monica Becerril Ugalde
National Liaison: Carl Bage

ATKINSON MANAGEMENT TODAY (AMT)
AMT is an electronic journal released two to three times a year with content intended as a resource for progressive, upwardly mobile managers. Willamette MBA students, alumni and faculty report and write articles on a range of management-related topics. The mission of AMT is to provide timely information relevant for today's competitive environment in the business, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Advisors: Steve Maser & Paul Dwyer
President: Donna Banwarth
Treasurer: Scott Weaver
Web Developer: Kari Bassett
Secretary: Prakash Achuthan

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.
Advisor: Nicole Thibodeau
President: Joe Niederhauser
Vice-President: Lekha Fernandes
Public Relations: Luciana Yoshiyasu
Treasurer: Aaron Reber

ATKINSON PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (APMI)
APMI is dedicated to furthering the involvement and understanding of Willamette MBA students in the profession of project management. APMI 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.
Advisor: Jim Myers
President: Prakash Achuthan
Vice-President: Chad Meynders
Secretary: Donna Banwarth
Treasurer: Kyle McGeeney
Public Relations: Amber Revoir

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.
President: Joe Niederhauser
Vice-President: David Mackley
Secretary: Gary Thomson
Treasurer: Jeffrey Goodwin

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN MBAs (NAWMBA) – AGSM CHAPTER
NAWMBA - 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.
Advisor: Debra Ringold
President: Nancy Garcia
Vice-President: Evelyn Martinez
Treasurer: Kari Bassett
Secretary: Jessica Knox
Public Relations: Amber Revoir

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)
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.
Advisor: Beth Ursin
President: Evelyn Martinez
Vice-President: Nancy Garcia
Treasurer: Andrew Clark
Secretary: Luciana Yoshiyasu
News: SHRM Chapter Earns National Distinction

Website: Student SHRM Chapter Page