The MBA Net Impact Club at UBC Sauder School of Business is a community of forward-thinking students who are passionate about using business as a force for good. Our club provides a welcoming and inclusive space for students from all backgrounds to explore the intersection of business and impact. Through engaging events, hands-on projects, and meaningful conversations, we foster collaboration and spark ideas to create change locally or globally.
Whether you’re a sustainability advocate or just starting to explore your role in building a better world, the Net Impact Club is your platform to grow, connect, and make an impact. Want to help out? We are always looking for volunteers to help us create great initiatives! Send us a message on LinkedIn if interested.
Co-President: Elena Hong
Elena’s passion for sustainability began during her undergraduate studies in Fashion Management, where she uncovered the environmental challenges posed by the fashion industry. This realization inspired her to dedicate five years to ESG consulting, collaborating with diverse industries to develop sustainable strategies and achieve measurable impact. She is committed to a career focused on sustainability and creating positive change through sustainable business practices.
Beyond her professional work, Elena has devoted five years to volunteering as a coach and event facilitator. As a UNDP Movers Workshop Facilitator, she has inspired youth to take meaningful action, empowering communities to engage in sustainability efforts. Now, as Co-President of the Net Impact Club, Elena aims to leverage her skills and experiences to drive innovative solutions, foster collaboration, and inspire others to engage with sustainability, while striving to create transformative change for a more sustainable future.
Co-President: Natalia Gutierrez
Before starting her MBA at the UBC Sauder School of Business, Natalia worked as a technology consultant at Deloitte, while playing role in internal initiatives supporting the company's sustainability vision. Collaborating with clients across various industries, she quickly recognized the importance of integrating a sustainability perspective into all facets of business operations.
To add, Natalia's passion for community impact began during her undergraduate studies in Nova Scotia, Canada. She led a social enterprise dedicated to reducing food insecurity and food waste across the province. Her commitment to social and environmental causes extended to volunteering with organizations such as Junior Achievement, which focuses on youth empowerment, and the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, dedicated to land preservation. As Co-President of the Net Impact Club, Natalia is motivated to collaborate to create events and initiatives that spark inspiration and take sustainability beyond the classroom.