International Business Society
About
The International Business Society (IBS) is a professional student-run organization, established in 2005 at San Francisco State University that focuses on furthering student education and networking within the international business world. We encourage the participation of all students by providing a forum for exchanging diverse ideas and integrating classroom learning with rapid innovation in global business trends and practices. Through facilitating various professional workshops, social events, and volunteering opportunities to foster global skills.
Meet The Team
Miani Vu
Previous Leadership
Event Director
Joyie La
Hi, I'm from San Francisco, California. I'm currently a senior at SFSU majoring in International Business. I enjoy traveling and reading. In my free time, I prefer to work out or spend time with my family and friends.
Lucky Whitburn-Thomas
President
I am really excited to lead IBS this year despite these difficult circumstances. I am a transfer student and senior at San Francisco State University. My major is (photo)journalism and my minor is international business. In my free time I am learning languages, dancing, and taking photographs.
Event Director
Hi, I'm from San Francisco, California. I'm currently a senior at SFSU majoring in International Business. I enjoy traveling and reading. In my free time, I prefer to work out or spend time with my family and friends.
Shriya Yegalapati
Professional Development Manager
My name is Jaren. I am a San Francisco native that has traveled over 20 countries. I love traveling, photography, food, and classic cars. I have been playing piano for over 8 years. I’m very optimistic and learning from others.
Hajar Sertou
Co-Vice President
I am a senior at SFSU majoring in Business Administration concentrating in International Business with the hopes of entering the strategy analysis and global Business Research field. My interests range from volunteering with NGOs on promoting and mapping fundraising campaigns to beekeeping.
Jaren Barnes
Co-Vice President
My name is Jaren. I am a San Francisco native that has traveled over 20 countries. I love traveling, photography, food, and classic cars. I have been playing piano for over 8 years. I’m very optimistic and learning from others.
Lajja Shah
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Lajja Shah. I am from India. I am a junior double majoring in Information Systems and Business Administration. I have strong research and teaching experience in International business. On the side, I love connecting with people, reading books, and learning different things! In the future, I want to start a business which merges AI and environment.