Student Organizations

Hilton College proudly hosts nine student organizations, including a dedicated group for graduate students. These student-led groups provide countless opportunities to:

• Build friendships and a sense of community
• Give back through service projects
• Network with industry professionals
• Gain hands-on experience across various hospitality sectors

Hilton College student organizations include:

• Club Management Association of America (CMAA)

  • Faculty Advisor: Simone Doudna
  • Contact Email: uh.cmaa@gmail.com
    
    

• Conrad N. Hilton College Ambassadors

  • Staff Advisor: Raymond Arevelo
  • Contact Email: cnhambassadors@gmail.com
    
    

• Eta Sigma Delta International Hospitality Management Society
  

  • Faculty Advisor: Dr. Minjung Shin
  • Contact Email: esd.info.uh@gmail.com
    
    

• Graduate Student Association (GSA)

  • Faculty Co-Advisor: Dr. Ki-Joon Back
  • Contact Email: kback@uh.edu
  • Faculty Co-Advisor: Dr. Sujata Sirsat
  • Contact Email: sasirsat@uh.edu 
    
    

• Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals – Cougar Chapter (HFTP-CC)

  • Faculty Advisor: Madeleine Garcia
  • Contact Email : hftpcc@cougarnet.uh.edu
    
    

• Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston - UH Chapter

  • Faculty Advisor: Cathy Cheatham
  • Contact Email: hlaghuh@gmail.com
    
    

• National Association for Catering and Events – UH Student Chapter (NACE)
  

  • Faculty Advisor: Erin Kenyan
  • Contact Email: nace.uh@gmail.com
    
    

• NSMH

  • Faculty Co-Advisor: Reba Haskell
  • Contact Email: rehaskell@uh.edu
    Staff Co-Advisor:  Frederick Guichard 
    Contact Email: flguichard@uh.edu
    
    

•  Texas Restaurant Association – Cougar Chapter (TRACC)

  • Faculty Advisor: Katie Ginapp
  • Contact Email: hiltontracc@gmail.com

Students interested in joining can explore their options at the Student Organizations Fair, held at the beginning of each semester. For more information please contact:

Angelica Nava Perez

Advising Assistant

Center for Student Success

anavaperez@uh.edu

713-743-2889