Davis Consulting Club

The Davis Consulting Club brings students together who are interested in the profession of business strategy and consulting.

The mission of the consulting club is to grow an inclusive and collaborative community that offers valuable resources and support to its members. Through various activities and initiatives, we aim to educate our members about consulting opportunities, equip them with the necessary interview skills, and help them build a strong professional network. The club also aims to promote the University of California Davis to the consulting community.

We believe in mutually exclusive & collectively exhaustive preparation. The club organizes various events and programs designed to facilitate the growth and development of our members. Select highlights are: Club meetings on practice material, guest speakers on industry trends, and case interview preparation and live practice.

The leadership is a diverse group of individuals readily available to provide guidance and support throughout the recruitment process. We encourage all students, regardless of their interest in consulting, to actively participate in our club meetings and take advantage of our valuable practice material and resources. The skills developed through consulting interview preparation can be beneficial for MBA-level interviews in a variety of fields. Students can gain a competitive edge and enhance their professional prospects by engaging with our club.

Meet our Board

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Vaibhav Kumar

Vaibhav Kumar
President

Vaibhav is a Full-Time MBA candidate with over six years of experience in Business Operations & Strategy in IT Services & Consulting industry. Prior to MBA, he helped business institutions to identify & implement new growth opportunities and improve products & services to enhance customer experience. Core to execution has been implementing advanced analytics and growth capability building. He is PMP certified. Vaibhav enjoys horse riding, tennis, and traveling.

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Marian Sterk

Marian Sterk
Vice-President

Marian is an MBA Candidate with over 12 years of marketing and small business consulting experience. Her background in construction, entrepreneurship, and start-ups makes her an agile problem solver. She is currently in her final year of the Sacramento Part-Time MBA program. Professionally, she is transitioning into a career in larger-scale consulting, looking for a position in an established firm. 

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Nathaniel Fitch

Nathaniel Fitch
Director of Public Relations

Nathaniel Fitch is an MBA candidate specializing in marketing analytics and leadership. Based in Boulder, Co, Nathaniel is an avid trail runner, soccer/ultimate frisbee player, and stand-up comic. He is also a semi-professional photographer. Professionally, Nathaniel is focused on strategic revenue roles. Ethics and morality are priorities as well.

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Mary May Furtado

Mary May Furtado
Director of Academic Relations

Mary May Furtado is an Online MBA candidate with a focus on Finance. For over a decade, she has worked in Business Operations, Strategy, and Finance, primarily for tech startups. She began consulting full-time in 2020 and found that it was an ideal arrangement for her to stay apprised of the rapidly changing startup landscape, offer timely synergistic support across her client portfolio, and effect real change. She felt that involvement with the DCC was a natural addition to her time at UC Davis.

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Samhitha Upadhya

Samhitha Upadhya
Director of Professional and Career Development

Samhitha is a Bay Area MBA program student focused on Product Management and works as a VP - Feature Lead at Bank of America. She leads a small team, and her day job mainly involves programming and program management. Samhitha holds a master's degree in Information Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She likes hiking, traveling with friends and family, gardening, singing, and dancing in her free time.

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