Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat: Student & Faculty Perspectives

Join us for a casual, interactive Virtual Coffee Chat with one of our Full-Time MBA Student Ambassadors - Olga Novoa Cipriani MBA 26, plus a special guest!

We're excited to welcome Lecturer Vanessa Errecarte, a proud UC Davis and GSM alumna, marketing strategist, and two-time UC Davis GSM Teacher of the Year (2022 & 2025). Vanessa teaches Strategic Branding, Digital Marketing, and Personal Branding at GSM, and is the author of the forthcoming book "Valuable & Visible: Redefining Personal Branding by Putting Impact Over Image" (Wiley, 2026). She brings two decades of real-world experience advising corporations, businesses, and nonprofits on brand development and digital strategy directly into the classroom.

This is your chance to hear firsthand about the MBA experience, student life, academics, and career opportunities, directly from someone in the program and a faculty member who has walked the very same path as a UC Davis GSM graduate.

Whether you’re just starting to explore an MBA or are already preparing your application, this is the perfect opportunity to:

• Gain authentic insights into the Full-Time MBA student experience

• Hear from an award-winning faculty member and proud Aggie alumna about what makes UC Davis GSM uniquely impactful — from the inside out

• Ask candid questions about classes, recruiting, and campus culture

• Learn how the GSM curriculum helps you build the brand, visibility, and marketing savvy that today's organizations are looking for

This informal session is designed to be conversational, so bring your coffee (or tea!) and your questions. Space is limited to ensure an engaging discussion, so be sure to register early. 

Attendees receive a $125 application fee waiver!