H. Helping Hispanic and minority students succeed in professional careers.

U. Understanding the need for connections between business professionals and pre-professional students.

B. Breaking down barriers for minorities in different business industries.

A. Advancing Hispanic and minority pre-professionals through career preparation.

Founded in 2004 by seven Stanford students, HUBA began as an organization that sought to promoting exposure to career opportunities in the fields of investment science, finance, and entrepreneurship.

HUBA is unique in that it is the only undergraduate group with this purpose at Stanford University.

The organization is student run and comprised of a team of committed students that want to learn firsthand about business careers. Members come from a broad range of disciplines and are interested in business vocations ranging from investment banking and management consulting, to corporate law and communications.

HUBA Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide our diverse group of members with the tools and resources to succeed in any environment. Through mentoring partnerships, resume workshops, business seminars, and job coaching, HUBA prepares its members to become leaders in their respective careers and to open the doors for Hispanic and minority advancement.

Our Goals:

• To break down the barriers minorities face in their pursuit of a professional career.
• To provide our members—who have a wide range of career interests—with tools and resources to succeed in any environment.
• To establish close ties with top companies in different industries. Our goal is to provide our members with an intimate view of their work, environment, and hiring process.
• To promote networking between leading professionals and pre-professional students.
• To establish valuable community outreach programs targeting youths and minorities.
• To acquire a strong presence and reputation at Stanford University.
• To uphold values of integrity and honesty in our personal and professional lives.

Our Members:

Determined. Committed. Leaders. These are the words that describe the members of HUBA.

Representing a diverse set of interests and professional goals, HUBA members are committed to self-improvement and community empowerment. They are founders of school programs, passionate health advocates, community outreach workers, journalists, and pre-professional lawyers. Our diversity is a highlight of our organization; our members strive for excellence regardless of the setting. We draw from the many different experiences of our members to bring the best that HUBA has to offer, whether in the boardroom, a community service activity, or a social event.

Our History:

In 2004, several business-minded Stanford undergraduates realized the need for an organization that provided support to Hispanic and minority students pursuing business careers. After assembling a strong team of founding officers, their vision became a reality. In the spring of 2004, under the guidance of Stanford alumnus Michael Canul ('91)--who's enthusiastic support has been critical to the organization's success--HUBA was started.

Since its inception, HUBA has expanded by recruiting a team of 21 highly talented leaders.

Our Activities:

• Interview preparation
• Resume workshops
• Investment and case-study seminars
• Partnerships with leading companies, such as Deloitte Consulting, UBS, and Intero
• Public Speaking workshops
• Job shadowing
• Community outreach programs for high-school students and minorities.

Our Business Partnerships:

HUBA’s partnership with leading companies promotes valuable relationships between our members and professionals. Through these relationships, HUBA has been able to conduct workshops on real-estate investment and business consulting. Currently, we are seeking to diversify our corporate partners. We hope to provide our diverse group of members with a wider array of exposure to different industries.

The Voices of HUBA:

"HUBA consistently reminds me that the most important asset of any organization is its people--its human capital. The friends I've made at HUBA have not only helped shape my life professionally, but personally as well."
-Juan Miguel Felix, Chief Operating Officer,
-B.A. in Economics and Political Science, Minor in Math, 2006

“HUBA is a solid and strong organization of individuals who strive for success. We are not merely members of a business organization. We are collaborators and friends who mentor each other to become the future leaders of our generation.”
-Chris Candelaria, Member,
-B.A. in Economics, Minor in Math, 2006

“It is without a doubt that our members' future contributions will not only serve the world of business but the community at large.”
-Maria Murcia, Director of Professional Opportunities,
-B.A. in Human Biology, 2006

“Business connections, great friends, and future colleagues all in one fun-loving, hard-working group known as HUBA.”
-Jose Angel Trejo, Member,
-B.A. in Religious Studies, 2004; Co-terminal Degree in Religious Studies, 2005

“As the first interest group targeting Hispanics in business on Stanford’s campus, HUBA successfully enhances the opportunities of a talented underrepresented community while building strong connections among its members.”
-Grissel Ramirez, Member,
-B.A. in Economics, Minor in Communications, 2006

"HUBA has given me an opportunity to meet other motivated, business-oriented Latinos at Stanford. The group has provided me with support, a place to share ideas, and form friendships."
-Crista Mendoza, Director of Information Management,
-B.A. in Management Science and Engineering, 2008

“I am impressed by the caliber of our members. They are motivated, energetic, and amazing achievers. Working with them has been an eye-opening experience.”
-Tania Rojas, Chief Information Officer
-B.A. in Human Biology, and Science, Technology, and Society, 2006

"The HUBA team is committed to excellence. We're the leading voice on campus for pre-professional development for minority students. I've been exposed to opportunities that would've passed me by had I never made the choice to join this great group."
-Daniel Fernandez, Member,
-B.A. in Economics, 2007