Office of Diversity and Inclusion Student Services
Student Organizations
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Student Services and Corporate and Community Outreach (OD&ISS&C&CO) oversees fifteen diverse student organizations and maintains an active role in organizing and sponsoring programs and activities aimed at enhancing the experiences of the student members in the various organizations. These organizations are designed to give attention to the particular interests, concerns, and challenges of minority students interested in business careers. Minority business student organizations provide culturally and socially significant vehicles for the establishment of mentorship, career placement, and networking opportunities with local businesses, corporations, and over 46,000 College of Business alumni located nationally and internationally.
OD&ISS&C&CO embrace diversity and seek to promote opportunities for excellence to be achieved by all. Listed are the students organizations and opportunities that are sponsored by OD&ISS&C&CO.
Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders Association (APALA) (Inactive)
Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders Convention
Students from Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders Association (APALA) attend the Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders Convention. The Ascend National Convention is the largest gathering of Pan-Asian business leaders and professionals in North America with over 3,000 registered participants. Top industry leaders, senior executives and professionals, along with MBAs and undergraduate students representing over 320 corporations and universities participate in three days of leadership and professional development and networking.
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Collegiate Chapter
Students from the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Collegiate Chapter attends the Prospanica Conference & Career Exposition, which is a 3-day event for Hispanics to connect with hundreds of professionals while gaining valuable experience through professional development, career management and networking opportunities with Fortune 500 companies.
Asian Business Student Association (ABSA)
Asia Business Conference (ABC)
Students from Asian Business Student Association (ABSA) attend the Asia Business Conference in Boston. The Asia Business Conference (ABC) is an annual gathering jointly organized by student organizations of the Harvard Business School, the Harvard Law School, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. It is the largest Asia-focused business conference in North America. The conference aims to foster meaningful discussion on policies and trends that dominate the business and legal institutions of modern Asia. To this end, the conference organizes a series of keynote speaker sessions, plenary sessions, topical panels, and social events featuring distinguished leaders from industry, government, and academia who have intimate experience with Asia.
Student Testimonies
"The Harvard Asia Business Conference at HBS this year was an eye-opening experience. I learned a lot about initiative and entrepreneurship from the panelists, who were all very successful, impressive, with plenty of knowledge to share. Networking was intimidating at first, but many of the attendees were more than willing to connect and answer questions about their work experiences. Visiting the Harvard campus also gave me an insight on the school I may be applying to in the future for a graduate degree. Overall, the weekend in Boston was filled with fun and engaging activities, and I am looking forward to seeing the next group of ABSA members attend next year! Conner Chen
"I loved attending the Harvard Asian Business Conference! It was so educational to hear from professionals in all different industries with so much expertise and knowledge. One of the things that will always stay with me is the drive and motivation to do what excites and what fulfills me. Being able to talk to the panelists was rewarding and so eye opening!" Verna Zhu
Black MBA Association (BMBAA)
National Black MBA Association Conference (NBMBAA)
Students from the Black MBA Association attend the National Black MBA Association Conference (NBMBAA). The National Black MBA Association Annual Conference and Exposition is one of the largest professional development and job recruitment events in the nation. This successful affair attracts more than 9,000 business-minded attendees who are fascinated to know about topics including career, education, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and leadership. Each year, nearly 300 corporations, government entities, non-profits, and small businesses choose to seek top talent and interview candidates for open positions during our exposition.
Student Conference Testimonies
"Attending the NBMBAA Conference in Orlando was amazing. I was able to interact with companies that typically don't recruit at OSU and really had an opportunity to display what a Fisher MBA has to offer. Because of the conference, I nabbed an amazing internship offer with Ford that I'm super stoked about this summer." Dadrien Barnes
"The NBMBAA Conference was a great experience. I had the opportunity to compete in the Chrysler case competition as a first year MBA student which helped to develop my presentation skills and learn effective case analysis techniques. Prior to the conference, I had the opportunity to work with the Fisher case team and faculty team advisor in studying the case and practicing our presentation. During the conference, we presented our case analysis and competed against schools around the country. Additionally, I had the opportunity to speak to companies across various industries and interview. I definitely plan to attend the event next year to build networks and assist in my professional pursuit. A special thank you to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Student Services for providing this invaluable opportunity." Jennifer Parker
Chinese Business Professional Association (CBPA)National Asian American MBA Conference (NAAMBA) (Inactive)
Students from the Chinese Business Professional Association (CBPA) attend the annual National Asian American MBA Conference. The Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition is the largest gathering of Pan-Asian professionals and leaders in the U.S.A. It provides a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with present and emerging Asian American leaders, MBAs, top executives, industry experts, recruiters and prominent community figures as well as engage in powerful professional development and leadership seminars, expert panel discussions and networking sessions.
Council of Black Student in Administration (CBSA)
NBMBAA Collegiate Chapter
National Black MBA Association Conference (NBMBAA)
Students from the Council of Black Student in Administration (CBSA) is a collegiate chapter of the National Black MBA Association Conference (NBMBAA) and attends the NBMBAA conference. The National Black MBA Association Annual Conference and Exposition is one of the largest professional development and job recruitment events in the nation. This successful affair attracts more than 9,000 business-minded attendees who are fascinated to know about topics including career, education, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and leadership. Each year, nearly 300 corporations, government entities, non-profits, and small businesses choose to seek top talent and interview candidates for open positions during our exposition.
Fisher Business Students with Disabilities Association (FBSWDA) (Inactive)Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Conference (COSD)
Students from the Fisher Business Students with Disabilities Association attend the Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD). COSD conference helps college students and recent graduate students with a disability, in gaining the tools and knowledge necessary to secure the career of their choice. COSD is committed to assist students in becoming a competitive career candidate and successful employee. COSD is committed to assisting Employers and Higher Education professionals in their outreach efforts with college students and recent graduates with disabilities.
Fisher Graduate Women in Business (FGWIB)National Association of Women MBAs Conference (NAWMBA)
Students from the Fisher Graduate Women in Business (FGWIB) attend The National Association of Women MBAs conference (NAWMBA). NAWMBA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering female business professionals to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce. Our focus is on the development of early to mid-career stage professionals. NAWMBA serve three related client groups: female MBA students, female business professionals, and employers.
Fisher Graduate Latino Association (FGLA)
Prospanica The Association of Hispanic Professionals formerly known as NSHMBA
Students from the Fisher Graduate Latino Association (FGLA) attend the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) conference now known as Prospanica. Prospanica Conference & Career Expo is a 3-day event for Hispanics to connect with hundreds of professionals while gaining valuable experience through professional development, career management and networking opportunities with Fortune 500 companies.
Student Conference Testimonies
"Thanks to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, I was able to attend the NSHMBA 2015 Conference in Chicago, as part of the Fisher Graduate Latino Association (FGLA). This is truly a unique opportunity that all the FGLA organization members enjoy, and is very beneficial for our future and career path. In 2014, I was also able to attend the conference in Philadelphia as a 1st year MBA student. During this conference, I participated in a first round interview with Dell, which later resulted in an internship offer. After my internship, I received an offer for a full time position." Coralia Nunez
"Attending NSHMBA was an incredible opportunity. I had the chance to network with both young professionals and experienced experts in my field of interest, and as an added benefit helped me get a better feel for the culture of the organizations I was targeting. The companies in attendance were easy to talk to and took us very seriously. I walked into it looking for conversations and network connections, quickly secured interviews, and it looks like I will receive a formal internship offer soon. I would recommend the conference to anyone who is looking to connect with the companies serious about recruiting young dynamic professionals. It is a wonderful occasion to grow in visibility, put into practice the interviewing/networking skills and show off what Fisher has to offer. Thank you Fisher for your support!" Alejandra Iberico-Lozada
Fisher Indian Student Association (FISA)National Black MBA Association Conference (NBMBAA)
To reposition FISA to a spirited active organization that caters to the professional and social needs of Indian Students across all graduate programs in Fisher (MBA, WPMBA, MACC, MHRM, MBLE, and SMF) while spreading the Indian culture to the Fisher Community at large in a structured and planned manner by implementing a sustainable strategy for the future.
Fisher Veteran's Association (FVA)
Veteran MBA Conference
Students from the Fisher Veterans Association (FVA) attended the Veteran MBA Conference. This conference's career fair is one of the most exclusive in the country, hosting over 30 companies. The conference invites only 300 veteran students from the top 40 programs. Some of the notable attendees have been Google, P&G, GE, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Coca Cola, Intel, Microsoft, Amgen, Nike, and many others.
Student Conference Testimonies
"...This conference only invites the top 40 MBA schools which attracts top companies such as JP Morgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Google. At the conference I was able to network with veterans in these organizations who were genuinely interested in helping me find out more about the companies. Additionally, the small size of the conference (300 students/250 company representatives) meant that you could have meaningful conversations. At lunch on while listening the CEO of P&G I was able to speak with members of multiple companies and ended up interviewing based on this discussion. I networked with JP Morgan, Target, Chevron, an M&T Bank and all contacted me after the conference for follow up interviews. This was the single best career related event that I have been able to attend and I am indebted to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for assisting in making it possible. The support of the office allowed the Fisher Veteran Association to take 63% of our members to the event." Matt Palmisciano
"The MBA Veterans conference proved to be one of the highlights of my full-time job search. Thirty of the nation's top companies spend a full day talking with a group of only 300 candidates. With a candidate/recruiter ratio of around 3:1, each candidate was given ample time to conduct in-depth and serious conversations with corporate representatives. With thousands of recently returning veterans entering the work force, corporations have stepped up recruiting efforts aimed at employing and empowering this demographic. The value that top firms place on MBA Veteran talent was evident, especially those attending top programs like Fisher. The Fisher Veterans Association attended this year's conference with 15 students, the third largest contingent out of 50 invited programs. Our members received multiple on-site interviews, second round invitations and even full time offers on the spot. It was an enormously beneficial experience." Alex Dorko
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)National Association of Black Accountants Conference (NABA)
Students from the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) attend the National Association of Black Accountants Regional Student Conference. NABA’s Regional Student Conferences are its largest and most diverse annual student programs. They have allowed the Association to bring together hundreds of professional and student members, academia’s, and corporate representatives over the years. The goals and objectives of the Regional Student Conference generally complement those of its corporate supporters. The focus of the conferences are career development and job placement. Student have the opportunities to to interview for internships and permanent positions, in addition to attending interactive sessions.
Student Conference Testimonies
"...One of the greatest benefits from the NABA membership is networking and mentorship. During the NABA Regional Conference we were able to meet over 15 NABA chapters both undergrad and professional level represented all over the region. I also had the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship by attending the conference. NABA has consistently been a resource for me to achieve my goals by collectively receiving over $3,000 in scholarships since my freshman year. I had four interviews during the conference that resulted in internship offers, as well as sat in on professional development workshops. I love attending the NABA Central Region Conference and can't wait for next year!" Mariah Scott
"The National Association of Black Accountants Regional Conference was definitely an amazing experience. The conference had a variety of workshops that focused on professional and personal development. I have attended several conferences in the past and I was nervous that the workshops would be similar to the other conferences. However, they did an excellent job of presenting the information to make the workshops a beneficial experience for all years. Along with the workshops, the conference had a career fair. With the conference being later on in the recruitment season, I was worried about a lack of opportunities available. On the contrary, I began talking to recruiters and received an interview for the following day. I recommend all years and majors to attend this conference because it is not like any conference due to the unique experiences and the vast amount of opportunities." Melissa Trejo
Women in Business (WIB)
Students from the Undergraduate Women in Business student organization (WIB) attend the Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business Intercollegiate Business Convention (IBC). IBC provides a unique opportunity for dynamic female leaders from around the world to explore careers opportunities, expand their network of peers and mentors, and learn from the experiences of top female business leaders. IBC attracts over 1,000 registrants from over 100 campuses.
Most recently WIB has host and attended the Big 10 Women's Business Connection Leadership Conferences. These conferences gives students the opportunity to network, attend workshops, socials, keynote speaker presentations, and an opportunity to participate in service project events giving students an inspiring and thought-provoking professional development experience.
Student Conference Testimonies
"The Intercollegiate Business Conference was such an amazing experience and I am very thankful to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for giving us the opportunity to attend. Hearing about the lives of so many influential women and the struggles that they went through before achieving success really solidified the idea that you need to work for success—it’s all about hard work, perseverance, and holding on to your values. The stories of the keynote and breakout speakers also motivated me to work even harder towards my goals and to always remain positive. Overall, I can definitely say that attending the Intercollegiate Business Conference has created a closer bond between the girls on the executive board, and it has also given me confidence and the knowledge that I can achieve anything I set my mind to." Amy Tu
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