As a Lally student, you’ll “learn by doing” both inside and outside the classroom. The clubs and organizations housed within Lally will allow you to delve deeper into your niche by becoming part of a community of like-minded business professionals on campus.
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The Rensselaer Finance Club (RFC), established in 2023, is a student-run organization funded by the Lally School of Management. Designed to support students with academic, professional, and extracurricular interests in finance, the club offers a range of activities including guest speaker events, alumni networking opportunities, and investing competitions. RFC focuses particularly on helping students secure positions in top investment banks, with special emphasis on careers in sales and trading, equity research, capital markets, and investment banking. Through these initiatives, the club aims to enhance members' professional development and industry readiness.
Fall 2025 Officers:
- President: Grace Peckham
- VP Employer Relations: Claire Iwelumo
- VP Alumni Relations: Thomas Brito
- VP Campus Relations: Patrick Keegan
- VP Administration: Rohan Vaidya
- VP Event Planning: Adrien Gurung
- VP Marketing: Shivani Patel
Adviser: Jackie McPhillips Balcerak
Women In Business (WIB), originally recognized as Women In Networking (WIN) was founded in 2018, and renamed in 2019. WIB is a student-run club with faculty and staff-advisors under the Lally School of Management that is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at RPI seeking to improve their professional, social, and personal skills. WIB is a social networking platform and a community that allows students interested in business to develop their soft skills in order to network effectively and create a more optimal career foundation.
Fall 2025 Officers:
- President: Jade Moynihan
- Vice President: Allison Gorelik
- Professional Events Coordinator: Lillian Peng
- Social Events Coordinator: Rebecca Abraham
- Marketing Director: Angelina Lin
- Treasurer: Aliza Syed
Adviser: Maggie Wright
Business Clubs and Organizations
Lally Marketing Student Association (LMSA)
Born out of the original Lally Management Association, the Lally Marketing Student Association was launched in 2024 in response to the development of the new Marketing and Advanced Computing major at Lally and a general interest from students to develop a co-curricular presence in this area. It is a student-run organization open to all majors with an interest in branding, advertising, digital media, and consumer strategy, The club provides opportunities for hands-on learning and professional growth by:
Engaging with Industry Experts: Through guest speakers and panel events, students will gain insights from marketing professionals across industries, learning about real-world challenges and career paths.
Building Professional Skills: Workshops and peer-led sessions will focus on résumé development, interview preparation, networking strategies, and personal branding.
Applying Knowledge in Practice: The club organizes projects and collaborations with local businesses, start-ups, and campus partners, giving members the chance to develop campaigns, conduct market research, and test creative ideas.
Competing on a National Stage: Members will have the option to participate in prestigious marketing competitions, showcasing their skills while representing the university.
With a balance of education, networking, and hands-on experiences, the LMSA empowers students to strengthen their professional toolkit, expand their connections, and prepare for impactful careers in marketing and related fields.
Fall 2025 Officers:
- President: TBD
- Vice President: TBD
- Marketing Director: TBD
- Events Director: TBD
- Secretary: TBD
Adviser: Kevin Fletcher
Rensselaer Consulting Club
The Rensselaer Consulting Club (RCC), founded in Spring 2025, is a student-run organization funded by the Lally School of Management. RCC aims to bridge the gap between academics and real-world challenges through consulting client projects, case interview preparation, consultant workshops, and speaker events. The club is dedicated to building a strong peer and alumni network for RPI students from all backgrounds.
Fall 2025 Officers:
- Chief Executive Officer: Prisha Rapur
- Chief Internal Officer: Victoria Sarabosing
- Head of Operations: Heer Thakkar
- Head of Event Planning: Victor Des Clers
- Head of Marketing: Kaitlyn Rodriguez
- Head of Technology: Eric Belisle
- Head of Business: Nora Amrani
Adviser: Jackie McPhillips Balcerak & Dr. Kevin Fletcher
Epsilon Delta Sigma Management Honor Society
Founded in 1948, the Rensselaer chapter of the Epsilon Delta Sigma Management Honor Society recognizes significant academic achievement in Lally. The society offers opportunities to develop leadership skills through projects associated with the business community.
Fall 2025 Officers:
- President: Jade Moynihan
- Event Coordinator: Noah Gecht
- Treasurer: Samantha Heinzman
- Secretary: Emilia Rojik
Adviser: Kevin Fletcher
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
An honor society that recognizes and honors top-performing students. To be a member, students must be recommended by a faculty member and rank in the upper 7% of their junior class or upper 10% of their senior class.
Adviser: Kevin Fletcher
APICS Student Chapter
Student chapter of the Association for Operations Management, including Supply Chain Management. Meets concurrently with local chapter of the Capital Region.
Faculty Adviser: Professor T. Ravichandran
Investment Research Challenge
The annual Investment Research Challenge, organized by the Rensselaer Student Managed Fund and the Finance Club, is held each spring. The challenge aims to provide a platform for students who are interested in the investment field. Each team conducts in-depth research on a publicly traded company, prepares a written report on the selected company, and then presents its findings to a panel of judges.
Faculty Adviser: Professor Aparna Gupta