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HBA Executive Board

Nolan Watson, President

Hi everyone! My name is Nolan Watson, and I’m a sophomore from Western New York. Currently, I’m planning to double major in accounting with a minor in history or government. I previously served as HBA’s Academics VP, and I’m excited to help continue HBA’s mission and expand its reach as HBA President! In my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball, checking out Austin restaurants with friends, and biking. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have about HBA!

 
 

Quinton Mendoza, Financial Vice President

Hi y’all! My name is Quinton Mendoza, and I am currently a sophomore majoring in Business Honors, with the intention of pursuing an additional major in Finance and minors in Supply Chain and National Security. I was part of the Finance committee last year and I am excited to lead it this year! I am also involved in Consult Your Community and am a recruiting ambassador for CBHP. You can often find me reading, running, playing tennis, or training for the 2028 Olympics!

 

Shreya Komire, Corporate Relations Vice President

Hi y'all! I'm Shreya Komire, and I'm a sophomore majoring in Business Honors, planning to also major in Finance and double-minor in Real Estate and Analytics & Business of Sports (although I haven't declared it yet!). I served on the Corporate Relations Committee last year and am happy to be back as the Corporate Relations VP! Outside of HBA, I work with the Employer & Alumni Engagement team out of McCombs (who host all large-scale Career Management networking events across all McCombs students). I love reading, exercising, and nerding out about crime dramas! If you have any questions or just want to hang out, feel free to reach out to me, I'm excited for a great year with y'all!

 

Santiago Landero, External Affairs Vice President

Hi everyone! My name is Santiago Landero, and I’m a sophomore from Cancun, Mexico, majoring in BHP, and planning on adding a major in finance and a minor in Energy Management. Last year, I served as a member of the Internal Affairs Committee , and I’m excited to transition into the VP of External Affairs. If there are any proposals about organizations/charities that you are interested in supporting, don’t hesitate to reach out and the committee will look into how HBA can provide any assistance to any cause. Outside of HBA, I enjoy playing soccer and ping pong, and finding more and more amazing restaurants all over Austin. I look forward to meeting all of you this year!

 

Mila Nenadic, Executive Vice President

Hi everyone! My name is Mila Nenadic, and I am currently a sophomore from Irvine, California studying Business Honors, MIS, and Math! I was part of the social committee last year, and am super excited to now serve on the executive board as Executive VP and coordinate activities with the Alumni relations committee. Outside of HBA, I am also involved in organizations including Texas Lonestars, Texas Guadaloop, and Rise! I love reading, travelling and drinking coffee. 

 

Lillian Chang, Communications Vice President

Hi y’all! My name is Lillian Chang, and I’m from Cypress, Texas. I am a sophomore majoring in Business Honors and pursuing a double major in Accounting as well as a minor in Business Analytics. I had the best time on the Financial Committee last year, and I am excited to be HBA’s Communications VP this year! Outside of HBA, I am involved in Chi Kappa Phi Service Society and Ignite Texas. On campus, you can find me hammocking outside the SAC, playing spikeball in Jester, or studying at Greg tables. I can’t wait to see what this year will bring, and feel free to reach out!

 

Kaitlyn Bates, Social Vice President

Hey everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Bates, and I’m a rising sophomore from Salt Lake City, Utah studying Business Honors and Plan II! I had the best time serving on the External Affairs Committee, and I look forward to serving as the Social Vice President starting in the Fall. Aside from HBA, I am involved in Pi Beta Phi, Plan II Consulting, KIPP, and discovering new Austin restaurants! Looking forward to an amazing year!

 

Ishaan Joshi, Academic Vice President

Hey guys! My name is Ishaan Joshi, and I’m a sophomore majoring in BHP, Finance, and Math. I served on the Financial Committee last year, and I’m excited to be your Academic VP this year. Outside of HBA, I’m involved with the University Securities Investment Team and Longhorn Racing. I’m a huge Cowboys fan, and when it’s not football season, you can find me cheering on Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes F1 Crew. I love exploring new restaurants and hikes around Austin, listening to new music, and finding my next travel destination. Feel free to reach out about anything BHP related - looking forward to a great year!