Associated Students of Management (ASM)

The Associated Students of Management represents the student voice and enriches the Graduate School of Management journey.

About our Organization

Our Mission

The Associated Students of Management (ASM) is a registered nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to enhancing and elevating the experience of the entire UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) community through club assistance, organizing social and professional events, and providing unique leadership opportunities. As an ASM member, you will work within a non-profit structure and connect with like-minded students across all GSM programs who share a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Joining the ASM is a chance to truly illustrate your commitment to immersing yourself fully in the Graduate School of Management business school experience while enhancing the experience of yourself and your peers. Whether you're looking to strengthen your resume, build your professional network, or more deeply connect with other driven individuals in the UC Davis GSM community, the ASM is the perfect place for you. 

Note: Students must be ASM members (pay a one-time membership fee) to run for club offices, including ASM, and to vote in ASM and club elections. Dues support the foundation of these student-run activities. Learn more about membership dues.

What We Do

  • Advocate for students’ needs and interests with the GSM administration
  • Organize signature events to bring together students, faculty, and alumni 
  • Support all student clubs, including funding of club events. View a list of current student clubs.
  • Host cultural events, including Diwali, Lunar New Year, Friendsgiving, Passover, and Halloween celebrations
  • Maintain a student lounge at Gallagher Hall
  • Establish and maintain strong connections and engagement with the alumni network
  • And much more!

Meet Our Board

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Anna Hoehenrieder
Anna Hoehenrieder
President

Anna Hoehenrieder is a Bay Area native. After graduating with her Bachelor's degree in statistics and psychology from UC Davis, she worked in higher education at UC Berkeley while pursuing private tutoring on the side. As a 2024 full-time MBA candidate, she is focusing on strategy and human resources. As president, she hopes to establish stronger connections within and between cohorts and programs while promoting community, collaboration, and professional development for all students. 

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Gustavo Quintero
Gustavo Quintero
Internal Vice President

Gustavo Quintero has a background in higher education. He is interested in the intersection between EdTech and Media and Entertainment. With experience in instructional design, content management, and project management, he has a successful track record of creating strategies and motivating teams to solve complex problems related to teaching, inclusive pedagogies, and educational technologies. He aims to become a product marketing manager. When not working, Gustavo enjoys exploring his passion for cinematic photography and blogging.

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Tess Sussman
Tess Sussman
External Vice President

Tess Sussman was born and raised in Needham, MA. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Psychology, where she also played 4 years on the Division 1 Women’s Basketball Team. She completed her fifth year of eligibility on the UC Davis Women’s Basketball team while completing her first year of the full-time MBA program. She is working in Life Science and Biotech consulting this summer and is passionate about equitable healthcare and social justice problems.

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Nam Nguyen
Nam Nguyen 
Director of Finance

Nam was born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam. For the past 9 years, Nam has worked as a public accountant at KPMG Ltd. in Hanoi, Vietnam and Sydney, Australia. Nam has extensive knowledge and experience in managing multiple teams working on audits of various high-profile clients. As a 2025 full-time MBA candidate at GSM, Nam is focusing on Finance, Strategy and Entrepreneurship. He is passionate about helping organizations create values by effective strategy and financial decisions. As Director of Finance at ASM, Nam aims to drive financial efficiency and effectiveness for the organization while building meaningful relationships with people from the GSM community.

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Brad Gable
Bradley Gable
Director of Health and Wellness

Bradley Gable is a 2024 Full Time MBA candidate with a bachelor’s degree in English. Caring for the well-being of others has long been a part of his sense of vocation. He has worked with different nonprofits offering services to marginalized youth, providing support and resources to unhoused people, and serving adults with developmental disabilities. As Director of Health and Wellness, he hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of GSM students by providing points of connection to each other and the larger community.

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Yuval Braeman
Yuval Braeman
Director of Academic Relations

Yuval Braeman is a 2024 MBA candidate focused on supply chain management, operations, and strategy. Yuval has served as a military officer in the IDF. She
earned a dual degree in psychology and linguistics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After she completed her degree, Yuval returned to Davis, where she grew up, and was a manager at a family-owned bakery. In her free time, Yuval enjoys cooking and reading books.

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Zachary Wardle MBA 24
Zachary Wardle
Director of Career Services

Zak Wardle is a 2024 MBA candidate and President of the Food and Wine Leadership Club. Before coming to Davis he was a chef, butcher, and maker of cured, smoked, and tasty things working with small local farms in the Bay Area.


Originally from a small-town South of Boston, Mass, he has been living in California for the last 15 years. He studied environmental science and is passionate about the sustainable food/agriculture industry and plans to work in this area in the future.

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Yash Asthana
Yash Asthana
Director of Alumni Relations

Yash is a full-time MBA candidate with an emphasis in Strategy and Finance. He has multiple years of experience in the water industry specializing in large-scale project management and technical sales across India, the Middle East, and Africa. He is passionate about the environment, sustainability, and resourcefulness and would like to transition into a strategic/financial role in the energy/clean tech sector. As Director of Alumni Relations, Yash aims to support GSM in keeping a two-way relationship with the entire community.

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Roshan Paul
Roshan Antony Paul
First Year Liaison 

Roshan is a 2025 full-time MBA candidate with a bachelor’s in Computer Science. Before moving to Davis, he was a part of the Consulting team at a tech startup that focused on restaurant management platforms. He aspires to create a lasting impact on the food, agriculture, wine, and spirits industry through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. A native of South India but spent most of his childhood in Dubai. He is passionate about the food & beverage industry, and in his free time, he loves playing sports, cooking, or working on new cocktails.

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Edgar Gonzaga
Edgar Gonzaga
MPAc President

Edgar Gonzaga is from Daly City, CA. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Management at San Francisco State University. He has always been passionate about helping others and being a resource to his fellow peers. When he’s not in class, you can usually find him enjoying an episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race or attending an EDM concert. As a student, he is committed to achieving academic excellence, and always looking for new ways to challenge himself and grow as a learner. He is excited to be a part of the UC Davis community and looks forward to contributing to our school in any way that he can.

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Ryan Lucas
Ryan Lucas
MPAc Vice President

Ryan Lucas was born and raised in Fairfield, CA and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Washington. He has held roles working in various industries including wine wholesale, automotive, and commercial real estate. Following graduation from the MPAc program, he plans to work in taxation after earning a CPA. Ryan is involved locally as a member of the Rotary Club of Davis and volunteers as a driver for Meals on Wheels. When not working, Ryan enjoys dog walking, listening to music, and exercising socially.

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Spencer Kim
Spencer Kim
Accounting Bookkeeper 

Spencer Kim is a 2024 MPAc candidate. He graduated from the University of San Francisco
with a Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing. His previous work
experience is primarily in the executive compensation industry. Spencer is an incoming audit
associate at a Big 4 firm in San Francisco starting in 2024. In his free time, he enjoys playing
soccer and trying new restaurants.

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Club and Student Resources

The ASM aims to provide resources to help clubs in event, logistical and operational success, both internally and externally, at the GSM.

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