Student Organizations Beta Alpha Psi This honorary national accounting fraternity seeks to promote continuous self-improvement, to foster high moral and ethical standards, to encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence, to cultivate a sense of responsibility and service, to promote the collegiate study of accounting, and to provide an opportunity for association between members and practicing accountants. Membership, by invitation only, is based on scholarship and professional attributes. 2018 President: Cylus Hindman Vice President: Glen Lobel Treasurer: Kirra Berger Reporter: Zelong Zhang Controller: Wyatt Mumfrey Faculty Advisors: Karen Foust and Christine Smith Beta Gamma Sigma The purpose of this honorary business scholastic fraternity is to reward scholarship and accomplishment in all phases of business, to promote the advancement of education in the science of business, and to foster principles of honesty and integrity in business practices. High scholarship and promise of marked ability are the prime requisites for membership nominations. Induction ceremonies are held during the fall and spring semesters. 2018-2019 Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel Faculty Advisor: open Freeman Consulting Group (FCG) Through the support of the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Freeman Consulting Group (FCG) provides business consulting to local organizations on a non-fee basis. Clients are presented with workable solutions and FCG members gain valuable consulting experience. 2018-2019 President: Analisa "Sesa" Leavoy Executive Vice President: Philip Lopez Vice President of Finance: Teddy McCullough Faculty Advisor: Sherif Ebrahim Staff Advisor: Stephanie Kleehammer Graduate Business Council (GBC) GBC, of which all graduate business students are members, serves the academic, professional, and personal interests of its membership.The group facilitates interaction and communication among the student body, the administration, the faculty, and the Tulane community. GBC accomplishes its mission by marketing its students, developing a productive learning environment, and providing mentoring and relationship-building opportunities. GBC also serves as the umbrella organization to other graduate business organizations. Questions or concerns may be directed to the GBC officers. 2018-2019 President: Luis Behrhorst VP Administration: Khyati "Kathy" Rai VP Finance: Ian Konrad Student Affairs Liaison: Analisa "Sesa" Leavoy Academic Affairs Liaison: Kaylyn McElroy International Affairs Liaison: Bach Duong "Steve" Ho Career Development and Alumni Affairs Liaison: Neil Agarwal Graduate Admissions Liaison: Teddy McCullough GAPSA Senators: open Master of Accounting Representative: open Master of Business Administration Representative: open Master of Finance Representative: open Master of Management Representative: open Master of Management in Energy Representative: open PMBA Representative: Joseph Sturtz Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel Professional MBA Student Advisory Group This group, under the umbrella of the Graduate Business Council (GBC), serves the academic, professional, and social needs of the part-time, evening MBA students. 2017-2018 President: Joseph Sturtz Staff Advisor: Kim Black Toastmasters International Toastmasters is a national organization devoted to developing the speaking skills of its members. Students who participate in Toastmasters gain confidence and learn techniques that prove invaluable in classroom presentations as well as in future business situations. 2018-2019 President: Christopher Wong Vice President-Education: Ernesto Vallejo Vice President-Membership: Aaron Mayer Vice President-Public Relations: William Forrester Secretary/Treasurer: Ye "Shirley" Liu Faculty Advisor: Peter Ricchiuti Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel Tulane Algorithmic Trading Club The Tulane Algorithmic Trading Club addresses the technological challenges in today's markets by supporting research, facilitating discussions, and hosting the hands-on development of computerized trading programs. Open to all students, members will gain real-world skills through writing and developing their own trading algorithms while learning from the wisdom and experience of their peers and faculty advisors. Algorithms are tested against the markets and against other members in real-time using industry-standard platforms. 2018-2019 President: Ian Konrad Faculty Advisor: Kurt Gerwitz Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel Tulane Energy Club The purpose of the Tulane Energy Club is to educate and inspire students interested in pursuing a career in the energy industry. In pursuit of this goal, TEC coordinates a variety of activities for its members, including a distinguished speaker series, networking events, and field trips. By enhancing students' knowledge of the energy industry and helping them develop the relationships that are vital to success, TEC also advances the post-graduate opportunities of its members. 2018-2019 President: open Faculty Advisor: Eric Smith Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel Tulane Entrepreneurs Association The mission of the Tulane Entrepreneurs Association is to assist members in expanding their entrepreneurial skill base. TEA sponsors lectures, workshops, and social networking events, and provides student entrepreneurs with assistance in organizing their own ventures. TEA coordinates student teams that create business plans for entry into business plan competitions, and sponsors the Tulane Business Model Competition. TEA is open to all Tulane students. 2018-2019 President: Neil Agarwal Faculty Advisor: Sherif Ebrahim Staff Advisor: Stephanie Kleehammer Tulane Financial Modeling Club Financial modeling exists in the core of each area of the financial industry, whether it be investment banking, institutional research, hedge funds, or private equity. The mission of the Tulane Financial Modeling Club is to immerse students in an interactive environment and prepare them with essential skills for success in the financial industry through research, hands-on experience, and community engagement. 2018-2019 President: open Vice President: Sam Noon Treasurer: Anthony Piganelli Faculty Advisor: Peter Ricchiuti Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel Tulane Women in Business Tulane Women in Business is dedicated to fostering a community that encourages the success of women by enabling them to have meaningful careers and to promote equality in the workplace. The purpose of the organization is to offer professional resources to aid member career development and job prospects; to foster a forum for collaboration for Freeman graduate students; to organize networking events with alumni, professional women, entrepreneurs, and professors; to provide support through mentoring opportunities; and to raise awareness through community and internal outreach. 2018-2019 President: Kaylyn McElroy Faculty Advisor: Ashley Nelson Staff Advisor: John Silbernagel
