Student Organizations
Dr. Lucille Pointer, Faculty AdvisorAmerican Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association has been the leading source for information, knowledge
sharing and development in the marketing profession. AMA UHD is a student-run organization
at the University of Houston Downtown.
Dr. Chynette Nealy, Faculty Advisor
Beta Gamma Sigma
The Mission of the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and
honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional
excellence, to advance the values of the Society, and to serve its lifelong members.
Dr. Esther Castro, Faculty AdvisorFinancial Management Association
The Financial Management Association International (FMA) is the global leader in developing
and disseminating knowledge about financial decision making.
Dr. Anisul Islam, Faculty Advisor
International Business Association
The International Business Association (IBA) is a registered student organization
at UHD. The IBA offers volunteer opportunities within and outside the university,
conducts educational field trips, brings guest speakers from business leaders, public
officials, community leaders, and foreign dignitaries and diplomats.
UHD MBA Student Association
The UHD MBA Student Association purpose is to acquaint students considering enrolling
in the UHD MBA program.
Dr. Marvin Williams, Faculty AdvisorProfessional Accounting Society
Contribute to the professional development of our members through networking with alumni and accounting professionals.
Dr. Chris Zhang, Faculty AdvisorSociety for Human Resources Management
Acquaint students considering a future in the field of Human Resource Management.
Dedicated on keeping students up-to-date on new developments in the field of Human
Resource Management.
Dr. Isaac Elking, Faculty AdvisorStudent Supply Chain Management Association
Dedicated to exploring the field of supply chain management while connecting with
faculty and industry leaders. Provides information, knowledge, and connections and
help members expand their skills with a concentration in Supply Chain, Logistics,
Procurement, and Operations Management industries.
Dr. Shuaifu Lin, Faculty AdvisorStudent Organization for Management Information Systems
A student organization for students in the study of MIS within the Marilyn Davies
College of Business. Through career focus, related events, activities and discussion
forums, SOMIS aims to provide resources and opportunities to develop the members’
professional development.
Dr. Marvin Williams, Faculty AdvisorNational Association of Black Accountants
The mission of NABA is to address the professional needs of its members and to build
leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance profession with an unfaltering
commitment to inspire the same in their successors.
Dr. Zahir Latheef, Faculty AdvisorAssociation of Latino Professionals for America
Supports Latin American students who major in accounting and finance to become confident
leaders and develop professionally.
Dr. Pamela Hurley, Faculty AdvisorGamma Iota Sigma International
Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science Collegiate Fraternity
The membership of Gamma Iota Sigma includes those students interested in pursuing
careers in insurance, risk management and actuarial science. The purpose of his fraternity
is to encourage the high moral and scholastic attainments of its members.