Our mission
A student-led organization examining how private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds deploy capital.
Members gain hands-on exposure to alternative investments and connect with industry professionals. [ONE MORE SENTENCE: why the club was founded and what makes it different at Mason.]
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Build Wealth
Financial literacy and the tools for long-term growth.
Move Markets
Analysis of global markets and how capital and policy drive trade.
Get Hired
Connections to leading firms and career resources.
Meet the team
Officers, 2026–27
Hussein Alshalah
Officer
Ibrahim Gurel-Ortega
Outreach Director
Yuvraj Kainth
Marketing Director
Owen Hopkins
Professional Development Director
Matthew Epstein
Finance Director
Bektore Beket
Treasurer
Brianna Hall
Marketing Director
Padraig Hall
Professional Development Director
Jorik Shehu
Outreach Director
Samuel Cook
President
Mirko Almosd
Vice-President
Roger Lin
AdvisorFAQs
Asked often.
For students
What are alternative investments?
Investments outside publicly traded stocks and bonds: private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and similar strategies. AIA examines how these funds deploy capital.
Who can join?
Membership is open to all majors. Join from our Mason 360 page.
Do I need finance experience?
No. Finance experience is not required to become a member, though knowledge of finance and alternative investments will help you stand out for AIA’s opportunities.
Are there dues?
[DUES AMOUNT, OR "NO DUES".]
How do I sign up for an event?
Every event page links to its Mason 360 registration. RSVP there.
How does the analyst program work?
The Venture Capital Analyst (VCA) program places 8–12 GMU students on startup teams competing in George Mason’s Patriot Pitch. Applications for Spring 2027 close in April; apply from the Programs page.
How do I become an officer?
Officers are elected each spring, from late March to early April. See the Officers page for open roles, requirements, and the application.
For firms & recruiters
How can our firm work with AIA?
This fall's formats are a speaker event, a site visit, and a case competition. Tell us which fits and we will plan it with you.
What do you need from a host firm?
[TIME COMMITMENT, SPEAKERS, SPACE, MATERIALS.]
Can we recruit AIA members?
[HOW RESUME BOOKS, POSTINGS OR INTRODUCTIONS WORK.]
Who do we contact?
Email alternativesassociationgmu@gmail.com and an officer will get back to you.