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The Largest General Business Club on Campus
The Pre-Business Students’ Network (PBSN) is a student-run organization that aims to help university students discover, explore, and gain experience in the many fields of business. Through conferences, workshops, and competitions, PBSN connects the very best emerging business leaders at Western University, building a network that is carried beyond their time at university and into the professional world.
What We Do
PBSN strives to provide opportunities for students interested in a field of business at Western. Regardless of their program or faculty, PBSN helps students experience business beyond the classroom setting. Unlike conventional business clubs, PBSN also caters to career paths beyond the norm, offering insights into not only finance and consulting but also entrepreneurship, tech, and strategy. PBSN is also consistently re-evaluating our line-up of offerings to our members in order to provide the most up to date experiences.
So, how can you get involved?
PBSN provides many different opportunities for first and second years to get involved. Executive recruitment for PBSN occurs at the end of September – make sure to attend our Annual General Meeting to learn the application release date. All of our programs, competitions, and conferences are open to our General Members. Keep an eye on our social accounts to find out how to get involved!
Our Team
Yash Gandhi
President
Yash is currently in his second year of the Computer Science program. Previously, he was a director of Student Affairs.
Ethan Won
VP Careers
Ethan is currently in his second year of the BMOS program. Previously, he was a director of Careers.
Jessica Chen
VP Careers
Jess is currently in her second year of the BMOS program. Previously, she was a director of Careers.
Zoey Hou
VP Finance
Zoey is currently in her second year of the Economics program. Previously, she was a director of Internal Operations.
Meridith Shang
VP Development
Meridith is currently in her second year of the Computer Science program. Previously, she was a director of Development.
Silvia Xie
VP Development
Silvia is currently in her second year of the Economics program. Previously, she was a director of Development
Paris Cai
VP Student Affairs
Paris is currently in her second year of the BMOS program. Previously, she was a director of Student Affairs.
Jonathan Pan
VP Marketing
Jonny is currently in his second year of the PPE program. Previously, he was a director of Marketing
Fionnlagh Carter
VP Marketing
Fionnlagh is currently in his second year of the Studio Art program. He is new to the PSBN team this year.
Nia Shah
VP Student Affairs
Nia is currently in her second year of the BMOS program. Previously, she was a director of External.
William Jiang
VP Projects
Adia is currently in her second year of the Economics program at Huron. Previously, she was a director of Student Affairs.
Shay Kothari
VP Projects
Shay is currently in his second year of Engineering, going into Integrated. Previously, he was a Projects Director
William is currently in his second year of the Software Engineering program. Previously, he was a Director of Student Affairs
Adia Heyres
VP Community
650+
Members
3,000+
Alumni
25+
Alumni Firms
15+
Sponsors
Portfolios
PBSN is divided into 7 committees, each one of which is responsible for organizing a different range of services or events throughout the year. These include case competitions, review sessions, volunteering opportunities, resume workshops, and networking opportunities with employers and industry professionals. Each portfolio features 1-2 second-year VPs, as well as a team of first-year directors. Looking to join the team? Our director applications open up to all Western first-year students every September. Stay tuned!
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Focusing on industry education, the Careers portfolio is responsible for preparing our members for the professional world. Some responsibilities of the career portfolio include offering resume and networking workshops, as well as hosting HBA panels and coffee chats.
Careers
Renee Gao & Jerry Zhang
The External Affairs portfolio manages PBSN’s external relations, which consists of securing partnerships and maintaining USC relations. Responsibilities of this portfolio include ensuring a club-wide commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), as well as providing new opportunities to students through external opportunities.
External
Amy Gao
The Student Affairs portfolio sets the image of PBSN, helping connect our members and alumni through Member’s Network, as well as organizing social events like our Summer Dinners. They also spearhead PBSN’s blog, IMPACT content series, and work alongside EA to conduct the PBSN Insights Series podcast.
Student Affairs
Sandra Li
The Marketing portfolio oversees the club’s brand image and channels of communication between executives, club members, and the general public. This portfolio focuses on engagement with our 650+ members and campaigns to help grow the club. This year, Marketing will also host educational initiatives such as a slide deck creation workshop.
Marketing
Joanne Shao & Jasmine Vuong
From organizing the Catalyze Case Competition and Connect Conference to hosting career and prep workshops, the Development portfolio works to provide opportunities for business students all across Canada to learn and perform.
Development
Andrew Sun & Wendi Wang
The success of every PBSN event and program relies on the Internal portfolio. This portfolio is responsible for both the logistics and the finances of the club. It is the liaison between all other portfolios to organize reimbursements, event locations, budgeting and many more details. Most importantly, Internal oversees all bonding initiatives and trailblazes the culture of PBSN.
Internal
Alina Wang
The Projects portfolio connects PBSN members with both well-established corporations and start-up firms, providing real-world work experience. They are also responsible for hosting the Internship Program, Pro Bono Consulting Program and the Stock Pitch Competition.
Projects
Christian Sharda & Deepali Khandelwal
