Fireside Chat with Oobli

Hosted by the Food & Wine Leadership Club

  • December 02, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oobli dark chocolate bars in Silky 70% Cacao, Raspberry Bits, and Sea Salt Flakes flavors displayed on chocolate squares against a purple background.

The Food and Wine Leadership Club is pleased to present the next session of our speaker series: a fireside chat with Abby Wonnacott, people partner at Oobli, a pioneering startup at the intersection of food, biotechnology, health and sustainable innovation. This virtual discussion will give students a behind-the-scenes look at how culture, operations and organizational strategy combine to build fast-growing organizations in today’s food and beverage industry.

Holiday Mixer

Hosted by the Online MBA Student Association

  • December 13, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Group photo outside the venue at the 2022 OMBA Winter Mixer event

We’re excited to invite you to our Online MBA Holiday Mixer at the Living Room Lounge at Two Pitchers Brewing in Oakland.

Louis Overton MBA 28
Louis Overton

I chose UC Davis because its collaborative culture, strong healthcare network and innovative MBA curriculum align with my vision to lead change in nursing education and AI-driven patient care. The part-time program allows me to continue serving in the UC Davis Emergency Department while building the leadership skills needed to expand my family’s nursing program and launch a nurse consulting practice. 

How Fatal School Shootings Impact Local Economies
  • News
  • November 24, 2025
  • Mike Palazzolo
  • Source: How I Wrote This Podcast
grocery receipt alongside $20 bills

Associate Professor Mike Palazzolo and fellow marketing researchers found that fatal school shootings leave emotional and economic scars, with local spending dropping as people avoid restaurants and public spaces after a tragedy.

Frugality is Hard to Afford
  • News
  • November 24, 2025
  • Mike Palazzolo
  • Source: How I Wrote This Podcast
older woman opening a wallet

Associate Professor Mike Palazzolo and his co-author of their award-winning article “Frugality is Hard to Afford” explain the "poverty penalty" and how financial constraints make saving money a challenge for lower-income households.

Fireside Chat with Cisco Product Manager Ridha Khan

Hosted by Women in Leadership and Allies

  • November 24, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Ridha Khan, product manager at Cisco Meraki, as she shares her journey in product management. This session will pull back the curtain on what it takes to thrive as a product manager, from navigating cross-functional teams to building customer-focused products, driving strategy and overcoming challenges that shape strong leaders.

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