Student Clubs & Interest Groups

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Aerospace & Defense Club

Club Leaders: Jay Choi and Thomas Gould
Contact: club-aerodef@som.yale.edu

The Aerospace & Defense Club brings together students interested in the business, policy, and innovation challenges shaping the aerospace, defense, and national security sectors. We support career exploration in both the public and private sectors while deepening understanding of these industries’ global impact.

Africa Business and Society Club (ABSC)

Club Leaders: Adeyinka Adejolu, Samuel Boroh, Don-Pedro Ume, Christabel Asare, and Blessing Emmanuel
Contact: club-africabusinesssociety@yale.edu

The Africa Business & Society Group's mission is to organize SOM students with African connections and interests to socialize their experiences, knowledge, networks, and passions for Africa-related business, career development, education, impact-creation, cultural outreach, and issue-advocacy—at SOM and at larger Yale University.

American-Latine Business Association (ALBA)


Club Leaders: David Madero and Samantha Elizondo
Latin Dance Group: TBD
Contact: club-alba@som.yale.edu

The mission of the American Latine Business Association (ALBA) is directly aligned with the mission of Yale SOM to educate leaders for business and society. ALBA seeks to support U.S. Latine students via a community and programming that will equip them to navigate their Yale SOM experience and future business careers as leaders from underrepresented backgrounds.

Artificial Intelligence Association

Club Leader: Poom Wongwaisayawan and Kshitija Patel
Contact: club-ai@som.yale.edu

The mission of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Association at Yale School of Management is to foster a space for the SOM community to learn about responsible AI applications and be equipped with AI-driven skills for business & society. 

Arts & Culture Club

Club Leader: Mrunmayee Avachat and Thomas Gould
Economies of Scale Leader: TBD
Contact: club-artsculture@som.yale.edu
The Arts & Culture Club was founded to initiate participation in the arts community, both professionally and socially. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for SOM students to learn about artistic endeavors and career opportunities in arts management through speakers, alumni, and site visits.

Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Association (AAAPIA)

Club Leaders: Brian Fan and Grant Shen
Contact: club-aapia@som.yale.edu
The Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander Association (AAAPIA) strives to enhance the experience of Asian-American and Pacific Islander students at the Yale School of Management through the organization of professional, cultural, and social events. We hope to create an inclusive community for prospective students, current students, alumni, partners, faculty, and staff. We also aim to promote awareness of Asian immigrant experiences at Yale University, and help promote allyship and coordination with other affinity groups.

Association of Hispanic and Latin American Students (AHLAS)

Club Leaders: Carlos Ledon Hurtado and Raquel Borges Izar
Contact: club-AHLAS@som.yale.edu
The Association of Hispanic and Latin American Students strives to enhance the experience of Latin American and Hispanic students at the Yale School of Management through the organization of professional, cultural, and social events. We hope to create an inclusive community of prospective students, current students, alumni, partners, faculty, and staff. We also aim to promote awareness of our heritage and culture at Yale University.

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Black Business Alliance (BBA)

Club Leaders: Deidra Pinnock and Leslie Nut-Komlah
Contact: club-bba@som.yale.edu
The Black Business Alliance (BBA) works to promote dialogue and activities that will increase SOM community awareness of and responsiveness to issues of importance to Black students.

Business & Politics Club

Club Leaders: Parth Shah and Sean Weller
Contact: club-businessandpolitics@som.yale.edu
Our mission is to increase the SOM community's engagement with and understanding of the impact of US and international politics and policy on both business and society.

Business & The Environment Club

Club Leaders: Ann Chen and Frank Thomas
Contact: club-environment@som.yale.edu
The mission of the Business and Environment Club is to support students interested in the intersection of competitive business organization and sustainable environmental practice.

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Canada Club

Club Leaders: Michael Cruickshank, John Anthanasopoulos, and Becky Milner
Contact: club-canada@som.yale.edu

Christian Fellowship

Club Leaders: Zach Hughes, Maiya Cook and Bryce Pointer
Contact: club-christian@som.yale.edu
Yale SOM Christian Fellowship (SOMCF) is a Christ-centered, inter-denominational student club organized to help satisfy the spiritual and social needs of the Yale SOM community. We are affiliated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. All Yale SOM students, faculty, and spouses are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Consortium

Club Leaders: Saif Pilpile, Sierra Davidson, and Jacob Coughlin
Contact: consortiumSOM@yale.edu

The mission of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, an alliance of leading American business schools and some of our country's top corporations, is to enhance diversity in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the serious underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in both our member schools' enrollments and the ranks of management.

Consulting Club

Club Leaders: Jake Chang, Richard Ulbricht, and Holly Briffa
Contact: club-consulting@som.yale.edu
The mission of the consulting club is to be an inclusive and collaborative community which informs members about opportunities in consulting, and prepares members for the interview process and the consulting profession

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Healthcare and Life Sciences Club

Club Leaders: Michael Lord and Becky Milner
Contact: club-healthcarelifesciences@som.yale.edu
The Healthcare and Life Sciences (HC+LS) Club provides education and career development for students within the healthcare industry. Based out of the School of Management, members come from schools across the university for networking events, speaker series, and community. We reflect the diverse interests in healthcare across Yale University, and our members come from the MBA, MPH, MAM, PhD, EMBA, HCM, MD, and joint degree programs.

Hockey Club

Club Leaders: Jack Ernst and Michael Henry
Contact: club-hockey@som.yale.edu
The SOM Hockey Club welcomes players of all skill levels. Learn new skills and practice the fundamentals through structured drills and friendly scrimmages. The highlight of the season is the annual Garstka Cup, in which first-years and second-years face off in a heated battle. All SOM students (and partners!) are encouraged to join.

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Impact Investing Club

Club Leaders: Ayurvi Pensalwar, Kristian Olsen, and Parth Shah
Meng Impact Investing Fund: Anagha Mulpur, Spencer Burgett, Rachel Lee, and Grace Chung
MIINT Club Leaders: Maanya Rao and John Parker
Contact: club-impactinvesting@yale.edu

IIC educates SOM students about the growing field of impact investing across a variety of asset classes and financial return expectations. The club offers mentorship alongside experiential learning opportunities to help students establish careers in the space.

Internship Fund

Club Leaders: Katherine Shine, Suk Won Yang, and Alison Yee
Contact: club-ifund@som.yale.edu
The first of its kind among the nation's business schools, the Internship Fund provides financial support to students who pursue social impact summer internships. Since the inception of the Fund, 5-15% of each class has received funding. The Internship Fund is committed to ensuring that students who wish to intern at public, nonprofit, and other qualifying organizations can do so without regard for financial constraints.

Investment Management Club

Club Leaders: Eunkyoung Im, Jian He, and Hotatsu Takashima
Contact: club-invstmgt@som.yale.edu
The Investment Management Club at the Yale School of Management provides a forum for students who seek future careers, or have a general interest in investment management. The group promotes awareness of the industry and addresses the unique challenges of pursuing an investment management career.

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Japan Club

Club Leaders: Dante Hirata-Epstein, Hotatsu Takashima, and Jian He
Contact: club-japan@som.yale.edu
The mission of the Yale SOM Japan Club is to 1. Connect all Yale SOM members who have an interest in Japan, Japanese business, or Japanese culture 2. Increase visibility of Japan at Yale SOM and Yale University 3. Enhance the relationship between Yale SOM and Japanese businesses and government.

Jewish Students Association (JSA)

Club Leaders: Veronica Leifer, Rebecca Wright, and Dante Hirata-Epstein
Contact: club-jewishassoc@yale.edu
The purpose of the Jewish Student Association is to bring together the Jewish Community at the Yale School of Management and the greater Yale University community.

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Korea Club

Club Leaders: James Lee and Tobias Chin
Contact: club-korea@som.yale.edu
The Korea Club fosters an inclusive environment for all Yale SOM students and community members interested in Korean culture.

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Marketing Club

Club Leaders: Rachel Lee and Danny Nguyen
Contact: club-marketing@som.yale.edu
Marketing Club's mission is to promote and encourage marketing as an educational or professional focus, educate future SOM marketing leaders by providing access to skills-building resources and career opportunities, and build a community of students passionate about the field and function.

Media, Entertainment & Sports Association (MESA)

Club Leaders: Sierra Davidson, Tiffany Yao, and Simran Dave
Contact: club-mediaent@som.yale.edu
Yale SOM's Media, Entertainment & Sports Association is a professional club focused on the dynamic and diverse entertainment sector, including, but not limited to, the film and TV, streaming, gaming, and sports industries. The mission of the Media, Entertainment & Sports Association is to build a community of future industry leaders and entertainment enthusiasts on campus and prepare those looking to accelerate their career in entertainment through informational sessions, guest speakers, networking conferences, mentorships, and other events

Middle East and North Africa Club (MENA)

Club Leader: Najlaa Ouamalich and Mariam Hassoun
SOM Azerbaijan Society: TBD
Contact: club-middleeastnorthafrica@som.yale.edu
The Middle East and North Africa club at Yale SOM is dedicated to being a space for students of the various countries that make up the MENA region with the goal of connecting members to the intersection of the business, social, and cultural aspects of the region

Muslim Student Association

Club Leader: Wasi Mahi and Mariam Hassoun
Contact: club-msa@som.yale.edu
 

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Net Impact Club

Club Leaders: Mariana Rivas Herazo and Thaniya Shankar
Contact: club-netimpact@som.yale.edu
Net Impact is an umbrella organization that seeks to connect socially minded students and facilitate their exploration of the intersection of business and society. We send out regular communications of all social impact related activities at SOM and also support the &Society forum, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and the Philanthropy Conference. We also provide funding for students who wish to attend social impact related conferences.

Nonprofit Board Fellows

Club Leaders: William Fulbrook Hanna and Alison Yee
Contact: club-nonprofitbf@som.yale.edu

The purpose of Nonprofit Board Fellows is to create opportunities for SOM students to serve on nonprofit boards in and around New Haven. The Club recruits and screens nonprofits that can provide a worthwhile leadership opportunity for students and select students with a high motivation to serve on the boards. Nonprofit Board Fellows provides training and support for students during the term of their service.

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Out of Office (OOO)

Club Leader: Thomas Gould and Veronica Lee
Contact: club-outofoffice@yale.edu

The mission of Out Of Office is to provide a forum for the exploration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues within the Yale School of Management (SOM) community and future professional settings.

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Partners Club

Club Leader: Jasmine Sheen, Emily Pointer, Krishna Chavada, and Yoona Jung
Contact: sompartnersclub@gmail.com

The Partners Club strives to involve students and their partners in the SOM community by providing a social setting to meet other SOM couples, to integrate them into the Yale community, and to help with their relocation to New Haven.

Private Equity & Venture Capital Club

Club Leaders: Dillon Graveline and Ari Kanner
Contact: club-privequity@som.yale.edu
Our mission as the Private Equity & Venture Capital Club is to raise the profile of the Yale School of Management in the private capital community. The Club educates students regarding private equity, educates private equity professionals about SOM and facilitates opportunities for the two groups to interact.

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Real Estate Club

Club Leaders: Waleed Akram and Raymond Chang
Contact: club-realestate@som.yale.edu
The mission of the Real Estate Club is to broaden the awareness about professional opportunities in the real estate industry, including development, private equity, debt, and commercial brokerage. The Club aims to build a welcoming and inclusive community within SOM to connect students with the tools and network necessary to successfully launch a career in real estate.

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Ski & Snowboard Club

Club Leaders: Jonathan Yip and Jenny Kim
​Contact: club-skisnow@som.yale.edu
The Ski & Snowboard Club seeks to 1) Encourage and facilitate within the SOM community skiing and snowboarding as exceptional fitness and leisure opportunities, and 2) Promote student interest in the ski and resort industries by creating social/networking events.

SOM United Soccer Club

Club Leaders: Kristian Olsen, Rachel Feldman, and Zach Hughes
​Contact: club-soccer@som.yale.edu
The mission of the SOM United Soccer Club is to provide a source of fitness, competition, and camaraderie for SOM students. The group maintains three teams: a competitive team, a recreational team, and an indoor team. All SOM men and women are welcome. The team hosts a graduate school tournament in the fall.

South Asia Club

Club Leaders: Maurya Kakumanu, Prabhash Chauhan, and Saif Pilpile
​Contact: club-southasia@som.yale.edu
The South Asian Club at SOM is dedicated to expanding awareness of the business, political, cultural and social issues related to South Asia. Through events, speakers, movie nights, class trips and the International Month presentation, the SAC strives to create opportunities for SOM students who are interested in South Asia as a field of study to build a network and gain exposure to South Asian cultural and business opportunities. Countries of interest include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

Southeast Asia Club

Club Leaders: Pun Khumchaisakul and Arun Arun
Contact: club-southeastasia@yale.edu
The Southeast Asia Club is dedicated to building a vibrant, inclusive community for Southeast Asian, Southeast Asian-American, and SEA-allied students at Yale School of Management and the broader community who are passionate about the rich cultures and dynamic business landscape.

Startup and Entrepreneurship

Club Leader: Kal Leung and Rachel Lee
Our mission is to create exciting opportunities to discover and learn about world of startups and entrepreneurship, build a thriving ecosystem of startup and entrepreneurial professional opportunities, and foster integrated collaboration across sister clubs and broader Yale.

Students for Racial Equity (SRE)

Club Leaders: Chibundo Uzokwe, Longchang Li, and Kane Akar
Contact: club-racialequity@som.yale.edu
Students for Racial Equity is committed to advancing racial equity at the Yale School of Management, in the greater New Haven community, and in our future workplaces. As a collaborative space for racial equity work, we are committed to working with and amplifying the work of other groups and communities of color. Through education, community engagement, and advocacy, we aim to leverage our position in the business community to create structural change and interpersonal empathy in our society.

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Technology Club

Club Leaders: Russell Horton, Nick Giamalis, Nirvaan Reddy, Jacob Weisman, and Apoorve Tyagi
Contact: club-tech@som.yale.edu
The goal of the Technology Club is to share our passion for technology by educating students about career opportunities available in this sector, connecting students with alumni, and facilitating introductions to hiring managers.

Tech & Society Club

Club Leaders: Aditya Berlia, Apoorve Tyagi, Longchang Li, and Marcone Correia
Contact: club-techsociety@som.yale.edu

Tennis Club

Club Leaders: Jake Chang, Rachel Lee, Julius Hecht, Baptiste Joffe, and Clarice Xu
Contact: club-tennis@som.yale.edu
 

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Veterans Club

Club Leaders: Connor Schmitt, Cullen McGahan, Rachel Feldman, and Ben Martin
Contact: club-veterans@som.yale.edu

The Yale SOM Veterans Club exists to assist members in leveraging former and current military experiences to enhance career opportunities within the private sector and to build esprit de corps and camaraderie within the SOM Community. The Veterans Club is open to all members (both current and former) of U.S. and foreign militaries, their partners, and any individual who is interested in embracing leadership issues or learning about the military.

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WiLD (Wilderness Leadership Development)

Club Leaders: Carlos Ledon Hurtado, Tamer Sullivan, and Zach Mulligan
Contact: Club-WiLD@som.yale.edu

Our mission: Promoting community, education, inclusion, and stewardship in appreciation of our natural world... and having fun! WiLD exists to create opportunities for SOM community members to develop confidence, leadership skills, and connections in an outdoor environment. Our goal is to bring people of all skill levels together to learn from and teach one another.

Women In Management (WIM)

Club Leaders: Rachel Lee and Ayurvi Pensalwar 
Contact: club-wim@som.yale.edu
WIM seeks to create an inclusive community within SOM that empowers its members to be the agents of change for future workplaces. We encourage discourse and advocacy around today's most critical issues through conversations with our alumni network, development for current students, and mentorship to applicants in the pipeline.

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