Officer Profiles
GBA President
Nayef Hijazi
mrnayef@yahoo.com
Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Undergraduate Studies: KAAU, Electrical Engineering (Communications and Electronics)
Previous Industry: Banking
Nayef Hijazi
mrnayef@yahoo.com
Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Undergraduate Studies: KAAU, Electrical Engineering (Communications and Electronics)
Previous Industry: Banking
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Adam Herman
Contact: adamjacobherman@mac.com
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Undergraduate Studies: Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
Previous Industry: Real Estate Development
I've always tried to take a proactive approach in circumstances and at opportunities that allow me to create a better future for myself and those around me. GBA seemed to be one such opportunity for me as a Graduate student and one I was eager to jump at. The association provided a position and group of individuals that are responsible for maintaining and bettering the legacy of USF. We all have an idea of exactly what we'd like to leave USF with, and what we'd like to gain during our time here; I am excited at the chance to help create and mold a program that reaches out to those ideas and creates a better environment and experience for all students.
Adam Herman
Contact: adamjacobherman@mac.com
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Undergraduate Studies: Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
Previous Industry: Real Estate Development
I've always tried to take a proactive approach in circumstances and at opportunities that allow me to create a better future for myself and those around me. GBA seemed to be one such opportunity for me as a Graduate student and one I was eager to jump at. The association provided a position and group of individuals that are responsible for maintaining and bettering the legacy of USF. We all have an idea of exactly what we'd like to leave USF with, and what we'd like to gain during our time here; I am excited at the chance to help create and mold a program that reaches out to those ideas and creates a better environment and experience for all students.
Vice President of International Affairs an Recruitment
Candice J. Cintron-Willis
Contact: cjcintron@usfca.edu
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Studies: Georgetown University, Marketing and International Business
Previous Industry: Marketing Office and Brand Management
USF is at the heart of one of the best cities in the world. The MBA Program offers top-of-the-line education in a small class environment, where I am able to interact closely with professors who are active in their fields and can provide real-world applications, career advice, and network connections. Students, faculty, administration, and alumni are part of a close-knit community; we know everyoneÕs name and we look out for each other. The Entrepreneurship program is one of the best in the nation. Great emphasis is placed on getting involved and giving back to the community. I am part of the GBA, Marketing Club, Challenge for Charity, and Darfur Stoves Project. Ultimately, USF helps shape top business professionals and great citizens of the world.
Candice J. Cintron-Willis
Contact: cjcintron@usfca.edu
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Studies: Georgetown University, Marketing and International Business
Previous Industry: Marketing Office and Brand Management
USF is at the heart of one of the best cities in the world. The MBA Program offers top-of-the-line education in a small class environment, where I am able to interact closely with professors who are active in their fields and can provide real-world applications, career advice, and network connections. Students, faculty, administration, and alumni are part of a close-knit community; we know everyoneÕs name and we look out for each other. The Entrepreneurship program is one of the best in the nation. Great emphasis is placed on getting involved and giving back to the community. I am part of the GBA, Marketing Club, Challenge for Charity, and Darfur Stoves Project. Ultimately, USF helps shape top business professionals and great citizens of the world.
Vice President of Part Time MBA Students
Javier Lacayo
Contact: jlacayo@usfca.edu
Hometown: Panama, and Concord CA
Undergraduate Studies: University of California, Davis
Previous Industry: Process Engineering for Communication and Power Industries
The GBA serves as a powerful tool where full-time and part-time MBA students can utilize this resource to enhance their MBA experiences through clubs, networks, and extracurricular activities. My mission as a GBA member will be to serve and provide guidance to current and prospective MBA students as much as possible.
Javier Lacayo
Contact: jlacayo@usfca.edu
Hometown: Panama, and Concord CA
Undergraduate Studies: University of California, Davis
Previous Industry: Process Engineering for Communication and Power Industries
The GBA serves as a powerful tool where full-time and part-time MBA students can utilize this resource to enhance their MBA experiences through clubs, networks, and extracurricular activities. My mission as a GBA member will be to serve and provide guidance to current and prospective MBA students as much as possible.
Vice President of Clubs
Lacy Taylor
Contact: lacyttaylor@gmail.com
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Undergraduate Studies: University of Colorado, Boulder
Favorite Job: Volunteer Activities
I knew from the first time I heard about the GBA that I wanted to be a part of it. I have always been actively involved in clubs, extracurriculars, and overall organizations, so it was a natural fit for me when I saw the that there was a VP of Clubs/Organizations. We have so many wonderful clubs in the MBA Program at USF and I am very grateful to be a part of that. My goals for this year is promoting the clubs and making them bigger and better. I also want to establish a synergy between them that will last long after my graduation. I am just happy that I will be able to make a difference here at USF through my contribution to the GBA.
Lacy Taylor
Contact: lacyttaylor@gmail.com
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Undergraduate Studies: University of Colorado, Boulder
Favorite Job: Volunteer Activities
I knew from the first time I heard about the GBA that I wanted to be a part of it. I have always been actively involved in clubs, extracurriculars, and overall organizations, so it was a natural fit for me when I saw the that there was a VP of Clubs/Organizations. We have so many wonderful clubs in the MBA Program at USF and I am very grateful to be a part of that. My goals for this year is promoting the clubs and making them bigger and better. I also want to establish a synergy between them that will last long after my graduation. I am just happy that I will be able to make a difference here at USF through my contribution to the GBA.
Vice President of Finance
Karan Bahl
Contact: bahlk@hotmail.com
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergraduate Studies: MMK College, Mumbai
Previous Industry: Porfolio Management
I am getting my MBA so I can apply the skills I gain to my family business in India. I enjoy taking responsibility which is why I was very keen to be part of the GBA. I am here to use the GBA funds in the best interest of the MBA students.
Karan Bahl
Contact: bahlk@hotmail.com
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergraduate Studies: MMK College, Mumbai
Previous Industry: Porfolio Management
I am getting my MBA so I can apply the skills I gain to my family business in India. I enjoy taking responsibility which is why I was very keen to be part of the GBA. I am here to use the GBA funds in the best interest of the MBA students.
Vice President of Marketing
Ken Christopher
Contact: krchristopher@dons.usfca.edu
Hometown: Gilroy, California
Undergraduate Studies: University of San Diego, International Relations and Economics
Previous Industry: Agriculture (Garlic)
While I have enjoyed my time at USF, I felt that there was a void between the various cohorts, 1st and 2nd year full-time MBAs, and between full-time and part-time MBAs. I decided to run for Vice President of Marketing in order to ensure that future social events would better bring the respective groups together. The student body is best served, in both the social and professional world, when all the various group are more efficiently networked. Aside from my involvement in GBA, I am also an active member of Challenge for Charity (as a cohort representative) and USF MBA Ambassadors.
Ken Christopher
Contact: krchristopher@dons.usfca.edu
Hometown: Gilroy, California
Undergraduate Studies: University of San Diego, International Relations and Economics
Previous Industry: Agriculture (Garlic)
While I have enjoyed my time at USF, I felt that there was a void between the various cohorts, 1st and 2nd year full-time MBAs, and between full-time and part-time MBAs. I decided to run for Vice President of Marketing in order to ensure that future social events would better bring the respective groups together. The student body is best served, in both the social and professional world, when all the various group are more efficiently networked. Aside from my involvement in GBA, I am also an active member of Challenge for Charity (as a cohort representative) and USF MBA Ambassadors.
Vice President of Alumni Affairs
Joyce Solano
Contact: jsolano@usfca.edu
Hometown: Manhattan
Undergraduate Studies: SUNY Purchase, New York
Previous Industry: Purchasing Director
Other activities include: Marketing Club, MBA Admissions Ambassador, Community United Against Violence (CUAV) Board Fellow, National Society of Hispanic MBAs Scholarship Recipient 2007-2008.
Joyce Solano
Contact: jsolano@usfca.edu
Hometown: Manhattan
Undergraduate Studies: SUNY Purchase, New York
Previous Industry: Purchasing Director
Other activities include: Marketing Club, MBA Admissions Ambassador, Community United Against Violence (CUAV) Board Fellow, National Society of Hispanic MBAs Scholarship Recipient 2007-2008.
Vice President of Information Technology
Kyle Johnson
Contact: kajohnson3@usfca.edu
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate Studies: University of Minnesota, Computer Science
Previous Industry: Retail and Technology
Kyle Johnson
Contact: kajohnson3@usfca.edu
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate Studies: University of Minnesota, Computer Science
Previous Industry: Retail and Technology