Honors in Business Association
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Honors in Business Association (HiBA) is an Honors organization open to all students who have an interest in business. HiBA is formed jointly between the School of Business and the Honors Program, building upon the pillars of academics, research, leadership, professionalism, engagement and community. Members of HiBA, who represent every school and college at UConn, participate in various social and pre-professional events as it relates to being a business student in the Honors Program. HiBA has sponsored site visits to Boston and New York City; executives from top companies; etiquette dinners; and alumni panels among many other events.
If you have an interest in any aspect of business, HiBA is the organization for you! Feel free to reach out to an executive board member at uconnhonorsinbusiness1@gmail.com with any questions.
If you are interested in joining the organization, please click on the link to our UConntact page below.
Executive Board
Nathan Quan- President
Bio: Nate Quan is a senior from Canton, MA, majoring in Analytics and Information Management (AIM) and minoring in both Math and Computer Science. Over the summer, he interned with Travelers as part of their Business Insights and Analytics Leadership Development Program (BIA&LDP) as a Business Analyst and will be working full-time in their BI&A program starting next summer. In addition to HiBA, Nate is a part of the Honors Program and participates in Huskython. In his free time, Nate enjoys traveling to new places, finding new places to eat, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Quentin Spohn- Vice-President
Bio: Quentin Spohn is a senior from Waterford, CT majoring in finance and minoring in data analytics. Quentin has been the VP of HiBA for the past three semesters now. Over the summer, he held an internship at Stanley Black & Decker in their Outdoor Product Development Department. Other than finance, some of his main interests include watching sports, staying active, and listening to music.
Nicholas Palumbo- Treasurer
Bio: Nicholas Palumbo is a senior from Guilford, CT, majoring in Finance and minoring in analytics. During this past summer, Nicholas served as a Financial Planning and Analyst intern at Pratt and Whitney. The previous summer, he worked as a Financial Analyst for Agemy Financial Advisors. Nicholas has taken on the role of Treasurer for the Honors in Business Association. In addition to his involvement in the Honors in Business Association, he is an active member of the UConn Undergraduate Student Government, serving as the School of Business Senator, and is also a dedicated member of the Finance Society. In his leisure time, Nicholas enjoys unwinding with family and friends, exploring new destinations through travel, and watching sports.
Isabella Friedrich- Secretary
Bio: Bella Friedrich is a Sophomore from Austin, TX who is majoring in Management and minoring in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. This year she will be the Secretary of the Honors in Business Association. This past summer she worked for the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival as an Artist Services Intern focusing on producing and company management. Other involvements on campus include being a floor mentor for the Honors 2 Opportunities Learning Community, a coordinator for the Honors Initiative for Prospective Students, and a member of the UConn Dance Company. In her free time she likes to dance, thrift, and try out new coffee shops!
Julia Brereton- Event Coordinator
Bio: Julia Brereton is a sophomore finance major from Mendon, MA with a minor in economics and plans to pursue a minor in analytics as well. Besides serving as HiBA’s event coordinator, she is also a member of Women in Business and Women in Finance, and you may see her working at the School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office. She loves to spend time with friends and family, read and watch TV, and obsess over her three cats at home.
Kyna Shah- Social Media Coordinator
Bio: Kyna Shah is a sophomore finance major planning to minor in digital marketing and analytics and is from North Attleboro, MA. Along with Honors in Business Association, she is a part of the Husky Bhangra dance team, Women in Business, and Women in Finance. In her free time, Kyna likes to cook and try new recipes, play tennis, and spend time with friends and family.
Tim Sigler- Co-Director of Outreach
Bio: Tim Sigler is a Sophomore from South Windsor, CT currently pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Applied Mathematics. He is a Co-Director of Outreach for HiBA, and this is his second year in the club. Other involvements on campus include Co-President of Husky Case Competition Club, Mentor for Peer Allies through Honors, and membership within Finance Society and Investment Banking Society. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, golfing, and going to the beach.
Carson LaFemina- Co-Director of Outreach
Bio: Carson LaFemina is a Sophomore from Niantic, CT who is majoring in Management and minoring in Business Law. This year he will be the Co-Director of Outreach for Honors in Business Association, along with Timothy Sigler. This past summer, he was an administrative assistant intern at the Law Office of Yona Gregory in New London, CT. Outside of HiBA, Carson is the Vice President of the Business Connections Learning Community, a Management Ambassador for the School of Business, and a competing member of UConn's Mock Trial team. In his free time, Carson likes to play basketball, rock climb, and travel. Member Information
Meetings: Mondays biweekly 6 PM- 7 PM in BUSN 226 (Starting 9/18)
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Contact: uconnhonorsinbusiness1@gmail.com
Dress Code: Business Casual
Dues: $0
