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 Kim Denys, GBSA President - kdenys@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 Hannah August, President - haugust@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 Holly Burton, KGSA President - hburton@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 Sarah Faxon, SGSA President - sfaxon@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 Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA) is an organization dedicated to creating support and social network for Chicanx/Latinx graduate students at the University of San Diego (USD). This year, we are planning on hosting our annual cultural events as well as hosting some professional panels and workshops in collaboration with other student organizations.

For more information, contact Carmen Gomez, President - adgomez@sandiego.edu

GWIB is dedicated to empowering and assisting women into leadership positions in business and enhancing the diversity of the workforce globally.

For more information, please contact Rangoli Kashyap, President - rkashyap@sandiego.edu.

The Business Analytics Association at the University of San Diego empowers future data-driven leaders by fostering a community focused on harnessing data for impactful business decisions. Our mission is to cultivate analytical expertise, promote innovative problem-solving, and drive actionable insights through hands-on learning.

For more information, contact Christopher Presley, President - cpresley@sandiego.edu

The purpose of CAPE is to discuss differences in order to allow for the addressing of misperceptions, biases, and micro-aggressive behaviors through the cultivation of personal empowerment, courage, and humility

For more information, contact Jeffrey Moya, President - jeffreymoya@sandiego.edu

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 Breeaunna Lewis, President - breeaunnalewis@sandiego.edu

The mission of the Alliance for African Students is to represent the interests and concerns of students from Africa; Promote academic, social, and cultural development within the University of San Diego community; Foster unity and inclusivity among African students; Serve as a liaison between African students and university administration and stakeholders; Uphold the principles of inclusivity, fairness, transparency, and accountability.

For more information, contact Philippe Some, President - psome@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 Dales Louissaint, President - dlouissaint@sandiego.edu

We are a collective of self-identified Chicana, Latina, and Indígena mujeres and gender non-conforming scholars, students, and activists at USD committed to decolonizing academic spaces by centering ancestral knowledge and advancing social justice. We uplift the intellectual, emotional, and activist labor of our communities through mentorship, pathways for young Latinxs, and radical care. Rooted in shared leadership, we foster hermandad where students and faculty grow in comunidad—honoring embodied knowledge and sustaining transformation. We advocate for equity, recognition, disability justice, and systemic change within and beyond academia, grounded in cultural integrity, intergenerational support, and collective empowerment.

For more information, contact Alma Llanas, Co-Chair / Madrinas / Tlamatini - allanas@sandiego.edu