Why did you choose UC Davis?

I knew that I wanted to work in the intersection of business and agriculture. Given Davis' roots in food and ag, and the GSM's strength in business education, I knew it was the right place for me. 

Current Position

• Sustainability Manager, Blue Diamond Growers

Previous Work Experience

• Program Director, UC Berkeley

Previous Education

B.S. Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management with focus on Park and Conservation Area Management from Clemson University 

Choosing to do my MBA at UC Davis seemed like an obvious choice to me, for the ties to the food and ag industry. I am also a Davis alumni with an undergraduate degree in Food Science and Technology. UCD opened so many career doors for me the first time around that it was the only program I applied for my masters.

Setting an example of leading by doing, Graduate School of Management at UC Davis provides the optimal mix of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

The MBA program ensures an immersive and transformative experience that could be tailored to suit varying interests and backgrounds. At the heart of it is the diverse and welcoming community that motivates one to participate, collaborate and achieve together. Witnessing the implementation of groundbreaking sustainable solutions at campus, I found UC Davis my answer to a better tomorrow.

I chose UC Davis to be near the phenomenal Food/Agriculture/Environmental science programs that exist here. 

Why did you choose UC Davis?

I chose UC Davis because one of the student hosts said "nobody is from Davis" (which is, of course, a small exaggeration). It felt like a full-time MBA program where people would come from around the world and want to join together and form a community. And that was absolutely my experience. I was in a moment in life where I wanted to explore and find a new career, so having that supportive environment was crucial.