Business College Council
The representative body for undergraduate organizations
The Business College Council advocates for the 50+ student organizations across the Warrington College of Business.
The council’s work creates a stronger community by providing professional development resources to student leaders. As the administrative liaison between the college and students, the council facilitates involvement for business students to maximize their potential.
Specific services that the council provides student organizations include aiding in organization development, serving as college administrative advocates for student organizations and providing operational guidance.
Council initiatives
Business Bash
Business Bash exposes students to different involvement opportunities and lets students explore organizations and programs within the Warrington College of Business. Business Bash is held at the beginning of every fall and spring semester.
Student Leaders Retreat
This exclusive event for the Business College Council’s student leaders allows networking, engagement and celebration. Hosted in the Heavener School of Business every year, the retreat includes guest speakers, such as university presidents, alumni, and faculty.
Engagement events
The Business College Council hosts events throughout the semester, including opportunities for students to take professional portraits, workshops to strengthen skills, and networking events for students to meet with other Warrington student organizations and employers.
Council leadership
Representatives from Warrington student organizations are invited to seek a board position on the council.
Council leadership
The Business College Council board looks for new members toward the end of the spring semester. After submitting an application, prospects are selected through an election process. Applicants present their qualifications to council members on election day.
Sonakshi Srivastava
- Major: Information Systems
- President
Gabriela Oliva
- Major: Business Administration
- Senior Vice President
Sebastian Perez
- Major: Business Administration
- Vice President of Finance
Gabriella Davis
- Major: Accounting
- Vice President of Organizational Development
Nathan Oliver
- Major: Management
- Vice President of Programming
Magdalena Gonzalez Garcia
- Major: Marketing
- Vice President of Marketing
Cynthia Liu
- Major: Accounting
- Vice President of Global and Cultural Intelligence
Milagros Ortega
- Major: Finance
- Vice President of Corporate Relations
Member organizations
Neither the college nor university endorse the organizations represented on the Business College Council. More information on student organizations can be found through GatorConnect or the UF Department of Student Activities and Involvement.
- Alpha Kappa Psi – University of Florida
- American Marketing Association – University of Florida
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- Asian Business Student Association
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
- Beta Alpha Psi
- Black Students in Business – University of Florida
- Business Law Society
- CHOMP Private Equity
- Delta Sigma Pi – University of Florida
- DISS Capital: Diverse Invested Student Securities
- Eco-Gator
- Enactus Club
- Entrepreneurship Collective
- First-Generation Business Leaders
- Florida Business Leadership Society
- Florida Cryptocurrency and Alternative Assets Club
- Florida Fixed Income Group
- Florida Students of Accounting Council
- Florida Technology Pathways
- Florida Women in Business – University of Florida
- Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda
- Gator Business Book ClubGatortech
- Gator Wealth & Asset Management
- Global Business Brigades
- Hedging & Trading Collective
- Hispanic Finance Association
- JBiz
- Latin American Women in Business
- Personal Finance Club
- Pi Sigma Epsilon
- Pride in Business
- Product Space
- Student Finance Group
- Student Investment Club
- TAMID Group – University of Florida
- Undergraduate Consulting Club
- University Economic Society
Advice from former and current leaders
If you are interested in pursuing a career in a certain field, get involved with a student org to see if it’s something you really want to pursue.
Olivia Kenningham
Past President, Business College Council
One piece of advice I would give is: start early. Get involved early and recruit early in order to have the highest chance of landing your dream job.
Alexandra Vives
Past Vice President of Programming, Business College Council
Plan your classes ahead of time. This will allow for less stress and give you time to choose which professor is best for you.
Anyeli Pro
Past Senior Vice President, Business College Council
Do not be afraid to ask questions. Seek mentorship from other business students and professors that can help you throughout your time in Warrington. These mentors will be pivotal in helping youdecide on involvement options, how to start the internship recruitment process, and even what classes to take.
Homar Ali
Past Director of Warrington Diplomats
Leverage the community of past and present Business Gators that are willing to talk and listen to you if you simply ask and show interest. Speak to fellow students, reach out to that alumni leading a career path your are interested in, take those five minutes to ask your professor about their life and career. The best way to learn more about yourself and the world is through others.
Taylor Smellie
Former FLA Chief of Staff
Don’t feel pressured to join the biggest and most well- known clubs. Some of the smaller clubs offer even more leadership opportunities and can make a huge impact on your college career. Get involved early because it is your best form of experience before you get an internship. You can also find friends early on and better understand what career you want to pursue.
Chrissy Keller
Past President of Global Business Society
Business College Council events
Contact us
Student organizations who need support can connect with leaders of the Business College Council.
Danica Mandarano
Program Director & Advisor
Associate Director, Student Engagement
Heavener School of Business, Experiential Learning Department
352-273-0165
Email Danica