Native American and Hispanic Business Students

Serving on the Executive Board of the Native American and Hispanic Business Students (NAHBS) was one of the most meaningful experiences of my undergraduate career. NAHBS is a student organization focused on developing its membership as professionals, providing resources and support, and giving back to the community. Throughout my undergraduate career, I collaborated with teams of students to host dozens of general membership meetings, fundraisers, and community service events. Each year, NAHBS travels around Michigan to facilitate two annual outreach events. The Native American Community Outreach Program and the Latino College Day program are designed to support and inspire a generation of young Native and Latino students. 
 

Cultural Exchange in Havana, Cuba 

In March 2016, I flew to Havana with eight MSU students and business professionals. Visiting una Ciudad Marvilla Moderna, a city known as a modern marvel, was an unparalleled experience. On our first day, I marveled at the intricately painted ceilings of the Plaza de la Catedral. Later in the week, we visited one of the first plazas built in the 16th century: the Plaza de San Francisco. Here we walked through the expansive Terminal Sierra Maestra San Francisco Havana, where locals line makeshift cubicles with handcrafted trinkets and breathtaking paintings. I spoke in English and Spanish with those who believed in a distinctly different future and those who readily accepted life as is. Despite all circumstances, there is an invincible spirit that surrounds the city and its people. That, along with the rich rhythms of salsa music and earthy fragrance of freshly rolled cigars, will never fade from my memory.