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Fall 2023 Executive Board

The Hispanic Business Students Association’s executive board consists of 14 officer positions, all of which carry HBSA’s mission through their events, duties, and on-campus leadership.

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The officer board plans and prepares for all HBSA events at Executive Board Meetings which are held bi-weekly.

PRESIDENT

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ANETTE CARDENAS

HOMETOWN: Santa Cruz, BO

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MAJOR: Finance and Data Analytics

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YEAR: Senior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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I wanted to be involved in a community of like-minded people that share cultural values with me. This has helped me find so many valuable friends that help me on my college journey.

V.P. OF OPERATIONS

MICHELLE MACIAS

HOMETOWN: San Luis, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Entrepreneurship

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YEAR: Senior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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Everyone was very welcoming and shared similar values to my own and I found a familia within HBSA. Being a leader for this organization means I can give back to this club which has given me so much in my professional and personal life.

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V.P. OF FINANCE

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ALYSSA BUENO

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

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MAJOR: Marketing & Transborder Chicana/o &                      Latina/o Studies

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YEAR: Senior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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I became apart of HBSA because I wanted to be surrounded by like-minded people who also wanted to make an impact while promoting professional business development, success and most importantly the Hispanic culture. 

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V.P. OF CORPORATE RELATIONS

DIEGO RAUL GARCIA

HOMETOWN: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 

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MAJOR: Business Communication 

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YEAR: Junior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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I became part of the organization because I found myself surrounded by others with a similar passion for learning and similar backgrounds, helping me to make friends and feel welcomed at ASU.

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V.P. OF MARKETING 

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ALEJANDRA LOPEZ

HOMETOWN: Gilbert, AZ

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MAJOR: Digital Marketing Communications

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YEAR: Junior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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 I was interested in joining a group that promoted professionalism, success, and culture for Hispanics. I stayed in HBSA because of the community. Everyone is extremely supportive/friendly and I’ve met some of my best friends in HBSA! 

IT DIRECTOR

IT DIRECTOR

MARIANA TORRES

HOMETOWN: Casa Grande, AZ

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MAJORS: Business Entrepreneurship & Computer Information Systems

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YEAR: Junior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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University as a first-generation Hispanic student is very daunting, especially when you do not know what to expect or how to navigate your way through. HBSA offers a great amount of professional support, guidance, and most importantly a great community of like-minded individuals. 

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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ZYON SANCHEZ-PEREZ

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

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MAJOR: Financial Planning

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YEAR: Sophomore

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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I joined HBSA because I wanted to find an organization where I felt at home with people of the same culture and same mindset of working hard and achieving against all odds. The community is welcoming and professional and I feel like I am maturing as a person since joining.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

NOAH PATCH

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Communications

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YEAR: Junior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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During my freshman year, I found it hard to meet more people. This was until I was invited by my friend to an HBSA meeting where I met like-minded individuals with whom I could relate and grow as a person. I could tell HSBA was very welcoming and felt as if I already knew some of the members when I joined.   

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ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR

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EMMA GRESSLER

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HOMETOWN: Oro Valley, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Spanish Language and Culture, Business Human Resources

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YEAR: Junior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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Even though ASU is a large university, I am very grateful for the Hispanic community I’ve found in HBSA. This organization has helped me grow personally and professionally, and I’ve met some of my closest friends from HBSA. I hope to help others find that same community in our organization.

STUDENT RELATIONS
DIRECTOR

ANDREW BALBUENA

HOMETOWN: Mesa, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Communications

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YEARSophomore


WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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I wanted to look for a community where I felt I belonged and HBSA was the perfect place.

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ALUMNI RELATIONS & MENTORSHIP

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ANNA GUERRERO

HOMETOWN: Mesa, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Management

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YEAR: Sophmore

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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 It was important for me to find a community with similar aspirations and backgrounds. When I found HBSA, I instantly felt welcomed and resonated with what the organization stood for.

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS

ANDREA QUIJADA

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Communications

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YEAR: Sophmore


WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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 I was looking for like-minded friends and wanted to gain professional experience.

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OUTREACH CORDINATOR

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JOSE PIÑA 

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Entrepreneurship

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YEAR: Sophmore

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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I became part of HBSA  because I wanted to increase my involvement in school. This led me to search for clubs, where I found HBSA. HBSA made me feel like I was back in a comfortable place just like in high school.

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JOHN VALDEZ

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

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MAJOR: Business Administration

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YEAR: Junior

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WHY DID I JOIN HBSA?

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 I became part of HBSA because, for the longest time, I felt so lost throughout my college career. Joining HBSA this past semester has allowed me to make many new friends and memories.  With my struggle of transitioning to a college environment, I decided to pay it forward and become a collegiate success coordinator to help others.     

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COLLEGIATE 
SUCCESS COORDINATOR

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