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Building a Vibrant Community for ISU Graduate Business Students — Focused on Professional Growth, Global Connections, Networking, and Service!

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We are proud to introduce the 2026–27 Graduate Business Birds (@gbb.isu )Executive Board @illinoisstateu ❤️✨

Meet the leaders who will be working together to create meaningful experiences, foster connections, support professional development, and build a stronger community for graduate business students.

1. President- MD Kamrul Islam
2. VP Technology - Muhammad Abdullah
3. VP Operations - Courtney Anderson
4. VP Internal Affairs - Matilda Achaab
5. VP Finance - Keren Kermu Alok
6. VP Marketing - Sakura Ghimire
7. VP Corporate Relations - Mason Ely

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #IllinoisStateUniversity #ISU #BusinessRSO taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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2 months ago

Graduate Business Birds at the 2026 MBA Annual Convention & Expo! 🤝

Day 1 was an incredible experience for @gbb.isu as we had the opportunity to represent Illinois State University’s College of Business at the 2026 MBA Annual Convention & Expo!

We’re grateful to @businessisu for making this opportunity possible and allowing us to step beyond the classroom to learn, connect, and engage with industry leaders. 🙌🏻

From witnessing former U.S. President George W. Bush to connecting with talented professionals across real estate, mortgage banking, finance, and other financial services industries, the first day was filled with inspiring conversations and valuable learning opportunities.

Here’s to learning beyond the classroom and building connections that last! ❤️

#GraduateBusinessBirds #IllinoisStateUniversity #CollegeOfBusiness #MBAAnnualConvention #ProfessionalDevelopment taken in Hyatt Regency Chicago by @gbb.isu

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Meet Sakura Ghimire, GBB’s VP of Marketing! 💙📊

Ex-Chief Marketing Officer with a background in marketing analytics, product, growth strategy, and digital marketing, Sakura combines data-driven insights with storytelling to help brands grow and connect with their audiences. 🫡

She currently works with the CAST Dean’s Office, where she has helped increase digital engagement by 688% and contributed to 70+ published articles and podcasts.

Get to know Sakura and the creativity, strategy, and energy she brings to GBB! 💙

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #IllinoisStateUniversity #MarketingAnalytics #CollegeofBusiness taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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Meet Keren Kermu Alok, GBB’s VP of Finance! 💰📊

With a background in accounting, financial analysis, and entrepreneurship, Keren brings a strong mix of finance and data-driven thinking to the GBB leadership team. 📈

As a STEM-MBA candidate specializing in Business & Data Analytics, she is passionate about using data and financial insights to support smarter business decisions and drive sustainable growth. 💡

Get to know Keren and the perspective she brings to GBB! 💙

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #IllinoisStateUniversity #STEMMBA #Finance DataAnalytics Leadership GraduateStudent StudentLeadership ISU RSO taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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Meet Abdullah, GBB’s VP of Technology! 💻

With a background in Computer Science, management consulting, and business analytics, Abdullah brings a unique mix of technology, strategy, and data-driven thinking to the GBB leadership team. 📊

Get to know Abdullah and the perspective he brings to GBB! 👏🏻

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #IllinoisStateUniversity #STEMMBA #Spotlight taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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12 days ago

Graduate Business Birds is heading to Chicago, and you can tag along with us!

GBB is attending Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s Annual Convention & Expo #MBAAnnual26, October 11-14, and we are opening a limited number of spots to Illinois State business students. Registrations are complimentary.📈📉

The convention brings together leading voices across real estate finance, technology, policy, and housing, including President George W. Bush.🙌🏻

Spots are limited. Apply through the link in our bio by Sunday, October 4. Selected applicants will be contacted with next steps.

#MBAAnnual26 #GBB #RealEstate #illinoisstateuniversity taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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16 days ago

Good conversations, new connections, and a little pizza to bring it all together! 🍕✨

We had a great time welcoming fellow graduate and undergraduate students to GBB on September 23. From meeting new people and learning more about what’s coming up to getting a look at our exclusive AI agent access, it was a fun evening of connecting and sharing what GBB is all about.

Here are a few moments from the evening! ❤️

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #IllinoisStateUniversity #GradStudentLife #networking taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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17 days ago

Meet Courtney Anderson, GBB’s VP of Operations! 💙✨

From banking and branch management to her current role with the ISU Foundation, Courtney brings leadership, organization, and a passion for building strong connections to the GBB team. And fun fact: she has seven horses and has been riding her entire life! 🐴

Get to know Courtney and the person helping keep GBB connected, organized, and moving forward.

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #IllinoisStateUniversity #MBA #studentleadership by @gbb.isu

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19 days ago

Meet Mason Ely, GBB’s VP of Corporate Relations! 🤝💙

With a background in HR, leadership, and analytics, Mason brings a passion for connecting people, building strong teams, and creating meaningful opportunities.

As VP of Corporate Relations, he’ll be helping GBB strengthen connections with corporate partners and create opportunities for our graduate business community to connect, learn, and grow.

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🎓 Meet, Connect & Network with Graduate Business Birds! 🤝

Ready to meet fellow graduate business students and grow your network? Join Graduate Business Birds (GBB) for our networking event and connect with students from across the graduate business community!

📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM onwards
📍 SFU 369

Come meet new people, share ideas, and build connections that go beyond the classroom. We’d love to see you there! 🐦

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #Networking #GraduateBusiness #IllinoisStateUniversity taken in State Farm Hall Of Business by @gbb.isu

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Together, we can help Nepal rise again. 🇳🇵❤️

Even $1 can make a difference for families affected by the devastating flash floods. Every contribution counts. Please donate and help rebuild lives. 🙏

Credits : Designed by Anish Joshi @anishrjo , CTK Graduate Student.
(No AI was used in creating this design. As we continue to discuss climate change, it’s also important to consider the environmental impact of excessive AI use and digital technologies.)

Click the link in bio for donation or scan the QR code.

#Nepal #FloodRelief #StandWithNepal #ClimateAction #redbirdcommunityclassroom taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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Meet Matilda Achaab, GBB’s VP Internal Affairs! 💙

A STEM-MBA candidate with a background in supply chain and logistics, Matilda brings experience, curiosity, and a passion for building stronger connections. 📊🤝

We’re excited to have her on the GBB team! ✨

#GraduateBusinessBirds #GBB #IllinoisStateUniversity #STEMMBA #studentleadership taken in Illinois State University by @gbb.isu

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