Clubs & Organizations

The African Student Assocaition promotes unity and awareness among all students and celebrates the different African cultures.

Meeting times: Thursdays 1-2pm

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Dejour Hollins dhollins@massbay.edu 

President — Diana Akum d_akum@massbay.edu

The MassBay (Association of Latino Professionals for America) Student Chapter is a dynamic and inclusive student organization, dedicated to empowering future leaders in various industries.
Our chapter provides a supportive community where students can develop essential skills, network with industry professionals, and explore career opportunities. ALPFA offers scholarship opportunities, paid fellowship programs and more. Through a range of engaging events, workshops, and mentorship programs, we strive to foster academic excellence, build and empower community leaders, promote diversity and inclusion, and prepare our members for success in their professional journeys. MassBay takes pride in being the first Community College in the region to establish this chapter through the collaboration of club SABOR, which allows for these resources to be accessible through their club membership. Join SABORxALPFA in building a strong foundation for your future in the workforce while making lasting connections with like-minded peers and experienced professionals. Get your complimentary membership today!

Meeting times: Biweekly Thursdays 6-7pm on Webex

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Marilyn Machuca mmachuca@massbay.edu

President — Julian Solano Chavez  j_solanochavez@massbay.edu

APSS intends to motivate, encourage, educate, and prepare Pre-Health students from diverse backgrounds to be competitive applicants for health professional schools. Through a sharing of knowledge, experience, skills, and mentorship that are both a prerequisite and concomitant to professional participation in health care fields—with a focus on medicine.

Meeting times: Wednesdays 1pm

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Carolyn Frantz cfrantz@massbay.edu 

President — Mia Campos m_campos6@massbay.edu

The Biotechnology Innovations Club discusses recent innovations in Biotechnology, Gene Therapy, RNA therapeutics Genomics, Vaccine Development, and food production. The club encourages the synergistic growth and development of scientific curiosity, inquiry, and quest for discovery among MassBay Community College students through knowledge and involvement in research addressing real-world problems and discussion of recently published papers in translational biotechnology and life sciences research.

Meeting times: Mondays 10am.

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Nirmal Singh nsingh@massbay.edu

President — Joy Mwangangye j_mwangangye@massbay.edu    

A place where creativity takes over as you write, share, and enjoy what you've created.

Meeting times: TBD

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Matt Walsh mwalsh@massbay.edu

Co-President — Thomas Kullman t_kullman@massbay.edu

Co-President — Jasper Cecelya j_cecelya@massbay.edu

The Cybersecurity Club provides an opportunity for students of all majors who have a vested interest in cybersecurity in all aspects of the field from its history to modern day trends. The club will focus both on educating members concerning different concepts of information and cybersecurity and application in hands-on group projects and collegiate cyber competitions.

Meeting times: Wednesdays 5PM

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Shamsi Moussavi smoussavi@massbay.edu

President — Muskan Kumar m_kumar1@massbay.edu  

Film Club Society is where you can discover a world of diverse films, ranging from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, share insights, and expand your film knowledge. Connect with fellow members who share your love for cinema, fostering meaningful friendships.

Meeting times: Monday and Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm

Club Contacts:  

Advisor — Dejour Hollins dhollins@massbay.edu

President — Benny Murray d_murray 11@massbay.edu 

The MassBay Games Club is dedicated to fostering a community at MassBay through games of all sorts. Our mission to ensure members of our club have fun and make friends through the games that we all enjoy or play. The club is representative of all kinds of students, whether you play Tabletop Games, Board Games, Video Games, Card Games, or just really like Rock Paper Scissors.

Meeting times: Every other Thursday and Friday at 2pm

Club Contacts: 

Advisor — TBD

President — Ezequiel Campos e_campos@massbay.edu

The Indian Club is open to all students at MassBay, and aims to share and inform the Vedic traditions of India.

Meeting times: TBD

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Mona Khaitan mkhaitan@massbay.edu

President — Simran Prajapati s_prajapati1@massbay.edu

The International Club is a safe place designed to share, learn and celebrate our different cultures. We create a community to support students from all over the world explore the new challenges of this adventure.

Meeting times: Mondays 1-2pm W242D

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Claudia Ortiz cortiz@massbay.edu

President — Laura Garcia l_garcia14@massbay.edu

The journalism club exists to give students a medium to voice there perceptions and opinions.

Meeting times: Thursdays 12:30

Club Contacts:

Co-advisor —  Kathryn McGrath kmcgrath@massbay.edu 

Co-advisor —  Carolyn Guttilla cguttilla@massbay.edu

President — Braiden Sulllivan b_sullivan42@massbay.edu

A place for Muslims or anyone interested in Islam to connect.

Meeting times: TBD

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Naomi Lansing nlansing@massbay.edu

President — Naqibullah Stanikzai  n_stanikzai@massbay.edu

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Chapter at MassBay is vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to fostering the academic and professional success of engineering students of color. As a dynamic chapter, we provide a supportive environment that promotes excellence in STEM fields through mentorship, networking, and skill development. Join us in building a strong foundation for future engineers, celebrating diversity, and making a lasting impact in the world of technology and innovation. Together, we are shaping the future of engineering at MassBay and beyond!

Meeting times: TBD

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Marina Bograd mbograd@massbay.edu

President — AJ Miller a_gilbertmiller@massbay.edu

The Next Step Business Club is not just for business students, it’s for all who want to learn how to grow their network, resources, and skills in the working world which we will all be joining after our degrees. Learn QuickBooks, Excel and Word hacks, how to utilize Handshake, and much more. Improve your resume, professional writing skills, and LinkedIn in this club. Join us or just stop by everyone is welcome.

Meeting times: Thursdays 2pm

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Julie Ginn jginn@massbay.edu

President — Sunny Cunningham s_cunningham14@massbay.edu

The Neurodivergent Student Alliance (NSA) is a student group created with the goal of fostering community, making connections and building relationships at MassBay. Students do not need to be neurodivergent to participate.

Meeting times: Monthly Wednesdays 1pm

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Eleni Cortis ecortis@massbay.edu

President — Benny Murray d_murray11@massbay.edu

The Nursing Students Club facilitates and engages in acts of service in both the MBCC and local communities, allowing members to develop positive skills and attributes as they prepare to enter the nursing profession. In addition, the Nursing Students Club is a supportive network in which students can discuss the challenges of nursing school and resources available to them, aiding members to be successful in reaching their academic and professional nursing goals.

*The Nursing Students' Club is aimed towards students enrolled in an ADN or PN Program, and is based in Framingham Campus.* 

Meeting times: TBD

Club Contacts:

Co-advisor — Alicia Layne alayne@massbay.edu

Co-advisor — Deborah O'Dowd dodowd@massbay.edu

President — Brady Hudson b_hudson1@massbay.edu

The mission of the Pride Alliance is to provide LGBTQ+ members of the MassBay community a safe space to be themselves and provide awareness and education about the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in the local area and in the world. Allies welcome too! 

Meeting times: TBD

Club Contacts:  

Co-Advisor — Dustin Gerstenfield dgerstenfield@massbay.edu

Co-Advisor — Liz Kinsman ekinsman@massbay.edu

Co-Advisor — Naomi Coakley ncoakley@massbay.edu

President — Derin Saunders d_saunders2@massbay.edu

The mission for the club this semester is to create a supportive and understanding community where individuals can share their experiences and find solace in knowing they are not alone in their struggles. Members can advocate for improved mental health services and policies, raising awareness about the importance of mental health care in society. It can provide a space for peer support, allowing individuals to share coping strategies and advice with one another. It can organize events and campaigns to raise awareness about mental health issues, potentially reaching a wider audience and reducing stigma on a larger scale.

Meeting times: Tuesdays 1pm

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Ann Whelan awhelan@massbay.edu

President — Adrian Gilbert Miller a_gilbertmiller@massbay.edu

SABOR (Students Advocating for Bold Opportunities & Representation) Club's mission is to foster a strong and inclusive community that represents and celebrates diverse cultures, particularly Latin and Caribbean experiences at our institution and in our communities.
Club SABOR, in collaboration with organizations such as ALPFA, will serve current MassBay students and alumni, by providing a safe and supportive environment to express themselves and access resources such as scholarships and job opportunities available to Latin and Caribbean identities.

Meeting times: Biweekly Thursdays 6-7pm on Webex

Club Contacts:

Co-Advisor — Elizabeth Kinsman ekinsman@massbay.edu

President — Ashanty Valentin a_valentin2@massbay.edu

The STEM For All Club is an all STEM-inclusive group with a purpose to prepare, assist, excite and engage STEM students beyond academics. This club will focus on civic engagement, personal development workshops, career and academic opportunities, team-building events, competitions and more! That being said, ALL students can take advantage of the opportunities we have to offer – that is what makes us STEM for ALL.

Meeting times: Tuesdays 3pm

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Amerline Occean aoccean@massbay.edu  

President — Derin Saunders, d_saunders2@massbay.edu

Prayer and Bible Study Group — Learn and share the word of God, leading to the revelation of a prosperous generation of love, righteousness, peace, and self-control, through spiritual growth.
Matthew 6:33, Jeremiah 51:15

Meeting times: Thursdays 2-4pm 

Club Contacts:

Advisor — Dejour Hollins dhollins@massbay.edu  

President — Joel Yate j_yate@massbay.edu  

Unified Sports aims to bring together students with and without disabilities to build an inclusive and fun environment. Unified Sports is registered as a club, but run through the Athletic Department. 

Meeting times: Mon 12-1pm, Thur 1-2pm

Club Contacts:

Advisor — David Lee dlee1@massbay.edu

President — Radley Theolien r_theolien@massbay.edu

MassBay Student Veterans Association is non-partisan, inclusive student group for veterans, military, and their families. It is an official Chapter Member of the Student Veterans of America® (SVA) →. SVA’s vision and mission closely reflects that of MassBay Community College mission, vision, and values. We invite all Veterans and Military Students to become members of the Student Veterans Club, and continue the good will, and community support that the Student Veterans Association has been provided to the local community for years. Contact the Veterans and Military Services office for more details on how you can use your strengths to contribute to our community, veterans@massbay.edu.

Meeting times: Monthly in the Bunker 1-2pm

Fall semester dates: 9/10, 10/8, 11/5, 12/10

Club Contacts:

Advisor — John Martin jmartin@massbay.edu 

President — Alex Juarez a_juarez1@massbay.ed

The Wellness Club is a club dedicated to promoting health and well-being on the Mass Bay campus. We will plan a number of wellness events throughout the year, large-scale and small-scale. We will assist in offering a range of services including classes, meditation, yoga, workshops, and personalized wellness coaching.

Meeting times: Wednesday 1:15-2pm (Meditation Room)

Club Contacts:

President — Laura McEvoy lmcevoy@massbay.edu

Advisor — Mahanaz Jatoi m_jatoi@massbay.edu