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
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
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
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
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
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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YEAR: Sophomore
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
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.
OUTREACH CORDINATOR
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
