Student Organizations & Societies

SGA Structure Overview

Want to step up for your class and have your voice heard? Have experience in your high school Student Council or SGA? Submit your information to get started and learn more. Fill out the Student Leadership Interest Information form here or contact our Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, Andrew (Drew) Curiel at Andrew.Curiel@avila.edu.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) serves the Avila University Student Body to maintain and improve the rights and general welfare of the students, stimulate and promote support among students for policies beneficial to their interests, and strengthen understanding and communication between students and the University.

President Name	Advisor Name
Hadiyah Bayan ’26	Andrew Curiel

Activities Team

The A Team is the student-led programming organization that plans campus events for students. The A Team events vary from semester to semester but always aim to enhance the collegiate experience by providing the University community with opportunities for growth through educational, cultural, social and recreational experiences. We bring lecture series, silent disco, comedians, musicians, film series, DIY projects, and games to campus. Most events are free to Avila students with a valid student I.D.

President Name	Advisor Name
Ravyn Belmoh	Amari leath

Avila University Theatre Company

Create a safe and welcoming community for artists, inspire growth, social interaction, and lifelong friendships among members throughout their years at Avila and beyond.   

President Name	Advisor Name
Alex Valdez	Matt Schwader Harbor

DECA

Collegiate DECA provides our members opportunities for both personal and professional growth through leadership development, community involvement and competitive events. Our conferences help provide members unique access to internships, scholarships and professional networking.”

President Name	Advisor Name
Isaiah Keepes	Isabella Rainey

Student Social Work Association

SSWA provides the opportunity for students to engage in social work endeavors outside of the classroom. Students participate in social justice-oriented service and advocacy activities in the community, as well as participate in wellness initiatives and service on Avila’s campus. The organization is inclusive, and gives all students regardless of major or year in school the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and participate without having to pay a fee or have an attendance requirement. The organization is managed by social work students.

President Name	Advisor Name
Dalia Altamirano | Micaela Carter	Debra Olson-Morrison

Avila Student Nursing Organization

Contributes to nursing- education in order to provide the highest quality health care. Provides programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns.

President Name	Advisor Name
Aubriana White	Kellie Quesada

Culture Hub

The purpose of The Culture Hub is to to celebrate every culture and backgrounds, tradition, and an inclusive community.

President Name	Advisor Name
Danielle Kweh | Ravyn Belmoh	Brain Overall

Eagles For Christ

To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

President Name	Advisor Name
Colton Baxter	Malik Ashford

Eaglytic

The purpose of Eaglytic is to motivate Avila University students to dive into artificial intelligence with excitement, creativity, and care, flying high like eagles to learn and lead in tech. Specifically, Eaglytic aims to:

– Get students excited about Al with fun projects, workshops, and talks.

– Help everyone explore Al and its uses, no matter their major.

– Link students with experts and tools to grow Al skills.

– Build leaders in Al who show the eagle’s vision and strength.

– Support Avila’s goal of solving real-world problems with Al.

President Name	Advisor Name
Ankush Khatiwada	Shawn Smith

Society of Latinos

SOL also seeks to foster and empower existing Latino identities on campus in an effort to celebrate and strengthen the Latino community at Avila University. To accomplish this, SOL will plan and organize culturally relevant events, programs, and initiatives, that may include celebrations, collaborating with other organizations on campus, general body meetings, and other educational opportunities. In doing so, SOL hopes to build leadership skills among its members and empowering them to continue SOL’s mission after graduating from Avila University.

President Name	Advisor Name
Gissel Garcia	Andrew Curiel

MicroCinema Film Club

To give students an opportunity to socialize, screen movies, and create projects with each other outside of the classroom.

President Name	Advisor Name
Alex Valdez	Benjamin Pascoe

International Student Association

At Avila university, our International Student Association is a community where students from diverse cultures gather together. We address issues and conflict with open communication and find a way to resolve them. Our events reflect the traditions and arts of our respective countries. Our collaboration with other associations at Avila also helps in building connections.

President Name	Advisor Name
Mohammed Oshama	Andrew Vogel

Black Student Union

The Black Student Union (BSU) is an organization dedicated to unify black students on campus by providing services and events that address the needs and concerns of all students of African descent.

President Name	Advisor Name
Brooklyn Maltbia	Alliance Kaneza

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National Society of Leadership and Success

The NSLS exists to recognize, cultivate, and honor leaders while making a lasting, positive change in the world. We strive to help members discover and achieve their goals, and we provide real-world experience that helps ensure our members have the best opportunity to achieve success in their future.

President Name	Advisor Name
	Andrew Curiel

Beta Beta Beta

Enhance academic excellence in the health science and promote civil responsibility.

President Name	Advisor Name
Mehreen Shaffie	Stephen Daggett

Psi Chi/ Psychology Club

We have a dual purpose. Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology, whose mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. Avila has had a Psi Chi chapter for over 40 years. In order to expand the reach of our organization beyond those students who qualify for the honor society, we also have Psychology Club, open to all students who are interested in Psychology. The purpose of Psychology Club is to expand knowledge and opportunities about psychology to the wider campus, to engage in service to the dear neighbor, and to offer social/networking events for students.

President Name	Advisor Name
	Marcia Pasqualini

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