ALPFA Student Chapter at University of Pittsburgh

1. ALPFA Student Chapter at University of Pittsburgh Although word Latino in it but open to all students Membership open to anyone who shares our values, mission, and principles

2. Nation’s leading – oldest, largest, and fastest growing – Latino/Hispanic professional association focused on accounting, finance, investment and related business fields and functions • Not-for-profit entity • Membership open to anyone who shares our values, mission, and principles

3. Student of ALPFA • Division of Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA) • Dedicated to promoting academic excellence and leadership among the student community that seeks to pursue and/or learn about careers in Accounting, Finance, IT and related fields of business

4. Mission Creates opportunities, adds value, and builds relationships for its members, the community and its business partners while expanding Latino Leadership in the global workforce. • Shared Values • Professional Growth • Relationship Building • Inclusiveness • Service • Integrity • Culture

5. 30 Professional chapters in key cities throughout the U.S. and in Puerto Rico

6. ALPFA Supports Students… • by empowering them to develop as leaders through the management of student chapters • by delivering quality student programs focused on professional development • by providing access to our industry network of professional members and sponsors, and • by offering access to scholarship programs and opportunities to network with other students.

7. Benefits of Student Membership • Access to employers & career opportunities (internships and full-time ) • Access to mentors (professional ALPFA members and sponsors) • Opportunities to develop leadership thru management of student chapters • Local, Regional and National network of students, professionals, sponsors and schools dedicated to creating opportunities to advance professionally • Local, Regional and National professional development programs • Access to scholarship programs that provide financial support towards pursuit of undergraduate & graduate education in fields of study related to ALPFA’s mission

8. ALPFA Club was established at University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business since April 2008 by Silvana L. Guihur, who is currently working at Deloitte, Financial Advisory Services & Sophia Brar, Assistant Manager, Finance at IBM. • Faculty Advisor : William Thomas Valenta, Assistant Dean of MBA Programs • Francisco de Gortari, Director of Student Relationships at ALPFA Pittsburgh Chapter, Katz Alumni 2007 • Current ALPFA board at University of Pittsburgh • President: Sanjay Rathore • Vice-President: Ting Lan, Tina Sheen, PranayJakhotiya • Last year total members: 25

9. In October 2008, ALPFA Club at Katz organized a Lunch and Learn Event “Learn the skills that will help you succeed in the workplace” with the participation of top executives from PNC Financial, The Bank of New York Mellon, Ernst and Young, Deloitte Consulting and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. We are planning to host a similar event in October 2009. Katz support ALPFA by paying membership fee of those students that express interest in joining the organization Networking event Bossa Nova  123 Seventh StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222When: Every First Thursdayof the Month5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

10. Recent Professional Events By ALPFA in Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh Hispanic Professional Forum:Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP • Evaluate, Position, and Connect! How to "craft" a winning resume: Sponsored by PNC Bank • "Turning tough times into a great opportunity”: Sponsored by The Bank of New York Mellon