Business Intelligence & Analytics Society

Welcome to the Business Intelligence and Analytics Society (BIAS), where we bridge the gap between aspiring IT and Business Intelligence professionals and the industry.

At BIAS, we offer more than just networking opportunities — we provide hands-on experiences, all within a vibrant community dedicated to driving the future of technology in business.

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Join Us!

We’re a student organization within the Hunt College of Business at the University of Texas at El Paso focused on data analytics, automation, and ethical AI. We connect our students with hands-on industry experience and networking opportunities in our community.

Membership Dues

Pay Dues (Cash App)

$25 / Semester

$40 / Year

Include your full name, UTEP ID number, and email in the note.

Meetings & Location

  • General Meetings: Every other Tuesday, 4–5 pm, Room 328
  • AI Workshops: Every other Thursday, 4–5 pm, Room 320

Location

Hunt College of Business Administration
500 West University Avenue
El Paso, TX 79968
United States

Elections

For more details on running for a board position, email either the President or Vice-Presidents.

Collaborations

Technical Projects

Community Service

Social Events

Partners

Organizations and companies we’ve worked with or learned from.

Board Members

Run by students, with guidance from our faculty/staff advisor.

President

Jorge Apodaca

VP of External Affairs

Salvador Blancas

VP of Internal Affairs

Emily Sanchez

Project Manager

Janette Ackerman

Project Coordinator

Grecia Silva

Treasurer

Maylene Ramos

Excel Coordinator

Rafael Roman

Fundraising Chair

James Williams

Community Service Chair

Edwin Guzman

Professional Development Coordinator

Pedro Cuellar

Marketing Director

Jacob Murillo

Social Director

Zenon Mora

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Villacis Calderon

Contacts