Graduate Student Organizations

The purpose of this organization shall be as follows:

The Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) at the University of San Diego is an organization led by graduate students for students. We provide professional development funding, organize a variety of social and community events, and conduct workshops. More simply, it’s our imperative to provide diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments that foster professional, scholastic, and social growth for Knauss School of Business students, faculty, and alumni.

For more information, please contact Eliz Wang, GBSA President - ewangchi@sandiego.edu

The Graduate Nursing Student Association (GNSA) enhances the student experience by fostering community, professional development, and hands-on engagement outside the classroom. We host monthly meetings with guest speakers from diverse nursing specialties, giving students valuable insight into different career paths. GNSA also organizes volunteer events that connect nursing students with the San Diego community through service and outreach. Additionally, we provide certificate opportunities and skill-building workshops that strengthen clinical knowledge and resumes. Together, these events create a well-rounded environment that supports growth, collaboration, and preparation for future nursing roles.

For more information, please contact Alyssa Suvorov, President - asuvorov@sandiego.edu

KGSA is here to enrich your grad school experience, support your growth as a changemaker, and ensure your voice is heard within our school and beyond. Our mission is to foster leadership, community, and empowerment within our school, while enhancing both your academic and social life. Whether you’re interested in joining the KGSA board, partnering with us to host events, or starting a Student Interest Group (SIG), we offer a platform to make your mark.

For more information contact Jesus Gallegos-Muñoz, KGSA President - jgallegosmunoz@sandiego.edu

The mission of the SGSA is to support the development of a professional, scholastic, and social community in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES). Increasing awareness of, and participation in, professional associations, conferences, certifications, and workshops; Providing a vehicle for student input into programs and policies; Partnering with administration to improve connections with alumni; Providing grants (dedicating at least 20% of the cumulative budget) in awards to support students’ professional development and research opportunities.

For more information, please contact Joaquin Mena, SGSA President - jmena@sandiego.edu

SBA members act as the official student representatives and advocate for student interests on many different issues. The SBA is responsible for appointing student representatives to the various law school and university committees. The main goal of the SBA is to represent and serve the student body. To that end, it must determine what university events and issues affect law students, ensure that law students are represented on those issues, and advocate their interests.

For more information, contact Logan Quessenberry, President - usdlawpres@gmail.com

The purposes of the Chi Sigma Iota Society shall be to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.

For more information, please contact Clarissa Walls/Jordan Peterson, Co-Presidents - clarissawalls@sandiego.edu jordanpeterson@sandiego.edu

Our mission is to foster a community of graduate students who embody the University of San Diego’s core values through the principles of golf: integrity, respect, character, and sportsmanship. Torero Graduate Golf provides a welcoming environment where students from different graduate programs can build meaningful relationships, enjoy the game, and develop genuine connections with alumni, entrepreneurs, faculty, and professionals within the USD community. Through golf, we aim to strengthen our community, encourage personal and professional growth, and create opportunities for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and lifelong connections.

For more information, contact Eduardo Gallegos, President - eduardogallegos@sandiego.edu

The PURPOSE of BGSA is to serve as a support network for graduate and professional students of African descent and the diaspora by providing resources and opportunities that enhance academic and career success. BGSA serves as a safe space for emotional and social support for the black students in higher education on the campus of USD. The organization will be working towards creating a community for black graduate students by creating series of social and academic events that will impact the lives of the students positively.

For more information, contact Rachid Belko Bodo, President - rbelkobodo@sandiego.edu

AANHPI+ Alliance seeks to create space for University of San Diego (USD) Graduate and Law AANHPI+ (Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) identifying individuals and allies to celebrate AANHPI+ culture, history, and perseverance in migrating to the United States, and actively showcasing their dynamic culture of identities today.

For more information, contact Gener Abdon, President - gabdon@sandiego.edu