UCSB Applied Economics ClubUCSB AEC
Leadership

The executive board driving AEC forward

Our board blends strategy, curriculum design, member engagement, and operations to keep the club moving with professional rigor and student energy.

6 Board Members
FA Fall 2026
President
Samuel Millen

I'm Samuel Millen, President of the Applied Economics Club. I'm a senior double majoring in Economics and Accounting, and I'm aiming for a career in M&A law. Outside of school I enjoy golfing, playing tennis, and fishing.

Vice President
Quinn Baltazar

Hey, I'm Quinn Baltazar, AEC's Vice President! I'm an Economics major, class of 2027, and I transferred to UCSB from Moorpark College. I built and run ucsbaec.com, and I design the curriculum behind our workshops. Outside of AEC, I manage the Technology sector for the Dean's Investment Group and did an independent study in wealth management. Got a question about the club or want to get involved? Come say hi to me at our next meeting!

Treasurer
Charles Byrne

My name is Charles Byrne. I am a fourth year Econ and Accounting major. As Treasurer, I manage the club's budget and secure the funding that keeps our events and programs running. My interests are scuba diving, surfing, sports, and snowmobiling.

Director of Outreach
Atticus Gonzalez

I'm a Statistics and Data Science major on the pre-law track at UCSB and a founding officer of the Applied Economics Club. I help recruit new members and bring a perspective from outside economics, supporting our mission to make financial literacy and economic principles accessible while building a network of students with shared interests.

Director of Strategy & Operations
Aidan Middleton

I'm a fourth year Economics and Accounting major from San Diego. In addition to being the Director of Strategy and Operations for AEC, I also serve as a member of the Dean's Investment Group. I'm currently pursuing a career in finance or consulting, and I'm excited to see where AEC goes this year!

Head of Social Media
Ava Pittman

Hi, my name is Ava Pittman and I'm a fourth year Sociology major and the Social Media director of AEC. I mainly manage AEC's social media presence by organizing information, promoting events, and creating content that strives to keep members engaged.

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