Connect With Fellow Business Students and Tap into Austin’s Vibrant Community
Students in The Bill Munday School of Business are encouraged to engage outside the classroom in one of the following student organizations. These groups serve both undergraduate and graduate students and facilitate connections to local business leaders, which often lead to internships and full-time careers.
Student Business Organizations
Promotes the study and practice of accounting by providing opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals. Contact Fred Tedesco at ftedesco@stedwards.edu.
A national honor society in business administration. Delta Mu Delta promotes higher scholarship in training for business and recognizes and rewards Business Administration students who have distinguished themselves scholastically. Contact Mary Dunn at marybd@stedwards.edu or Camelia Rotaru at crotaru@stedwards.edu.
A co-educational business fraternity that fosters the study of business in universities and encourages scholarship, social activity and association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice. Contact Mary Dunn at marybd@stedwards.edu.
Find more information at Delta Sigma Pi's website and follow them on Instagram.
Promotes interest in economic ideas and the Economics major at St. Edward’s University. The club acts as a forum for discussion of economic issues and as an information exchange regarding economics careers and graduate programs. It also fosters social interaction among students interested in economics. Contact Haydory Ahmed at hahmed@stedwards.edu
Promotes increased awareness and access to career opportunities in management fields, helps grow students’ personal networks, develops leadership skills and promotes the benefits of postgraduate business education. Contact Sebastian Sainz at ssainz@stedwards.edu
Works to encourage and uphold sound and ethical marketing practices, form a deeper understanding and appreciation of marketing challenges, and improve awareness of opportunities available to marketing professionals. The association also promotes critical thinking, decision-making and leadership abilities, refines business, marketing and networking skills, and fosters beneficial relationships among students, faculty and business professionals. Contact Wes Pollitte at wpollitt@stedwards.edu.
Follow the Hilltop American Marketing Association on Facebook and Instagram.
Join the Hilltop Venture Club and work with students from all majors on real-world projects. Learn how to make connections in the entrepreneurial way and develop unique ideas to present to the community. Interested in joining? Contact President, Jacob Zivin, jzivin@stedwards.edu
The only academic honor society dedicated to entrepreneurship. The mission of Sigma Nu Tau is to promote, recognize and award academic excellence in entrepreneurship and to encourage and recognize the practice of principled entrepreneurship. "Principled entrepreneurship is maximizing long-term profitability for the business by creating real value in society while always acting lawfully and with integrity." Contact Antonio Alvarado at antonioa@stedwards.edu.
Designed to advance an entrepreneurial ecosystem at St. Edward’s University for students interested in starting a small business or non-profit organization. The organization supplements classroom learning and promotes the entrepreneurial experience. Activities include co-sponsoring the annual Business Plan Competition and the iChallenge pitch competition, hosting field trips and presentations, and volunteering at various entrepreneurial events – both on campus and in the community. Contact Douglas Carter at dcarter5@stedwards.edu.
Graduate Business Student Association
Collaborate with graduate business students, university administrators and Austin business leaders.
The Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) promotes increased awareness and access to career opportunities in management, helps grow students’ personal networks, develops leadership skills and promotes the benefits of postgraduate business education.
For additional details regarding the GBSA's structure, objectives and guiding principles, refer to the GBSA Constitution and Bylaws.
Ismael Garcia, President
Ismael, a Texas native from El Paso, discovered his love for business early on, inspired by his entrepreneurial family roots. Now, as President of the Student Leadership Program at St. Edward’s University, he brings curiosity, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and unshakable grit to foster a collaborative and inspiring environment for MBA students.
Following his service in the U.S. Army, Ismael transitioned to tech, where he led a global operations team at Google before moving to Meta to support talent acquisition. With a Bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University and an MBA focused in Entrepreneurship in progress, he’s sharpening his expertise to transition into product management opportunities post-graduation and start his own business in the near future. In his free time, he loves fitness, trying new food, traveling, and exploring Austin’s vibrant outdoor spaces with his puppy, Nala.
Dale Leven, Vice President
Dale is a Real Estate Administrator for Killam Development Ltd. and was born and raised in Laredo, Texas. With over 22 years of experience in administration, Dale's career has been diverse. She has worked in retail with companies like HEB, Dillard's, and Ulta. Additionally, she served as a Quality Management Advisor for Border Region Behavioral Center for ten years and spent another decade as an Administrative Assistant for the City of Laredo Fire Department.
Dale graduated from Texas A&M International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and is currently pursuing an MBA at St. Edward's University in Austin.
As she works toward this goal, she aspires to one day become a university professor, sharing her knowledge and experiences with the next generation. In her free time, Dale enjoys baking, photography, and crafting, which allow her to express her creativity and unwind.
Dimitra Triantafyllidou, Social Media Manager/Treasurer
Dimitra is an international student from Greece who moved to Austin from Boston, Massachusetts, in January 2024 to pursue her MBA at St. Edward's University. She has a strong background in business development and IT in the hospitality industry in Mykonos, Greece.
Dimitra combines strategic insight with technical expertise. Passionate about data analysis, she aims to further her studies with a master's in computer science after her graduation. Dimitra is honored to join the GBSA team and is excited to contribute to the community.