Graduate Consulting Club
The Davis Consulting Club brings together students 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
Krishna Prasad Kompella
President
Krishna Prasad is a Full-Time MBA candidate with more than six years of experience spanning engineering, data and consulting. He began his career as a mechanical design engineer before moving into data and artificial intelligence, most recently working with PwC as a technology consultant in data analytics, data science and AI. In addition to his MBA, Krishna collaborates with early-stage startups to help them scale through technology and data-driven decision-making. He is passionate about driving sustainable innovation and developing as a leader in strategy, operations and international business. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, working out and spending time with his family.
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Sydney Beck
Executive Director
Sydney Beck is a Full-Time MBA candidate at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management with a focus on strategy and consulting. She brings several years of experience in hospitality, sales and operations, where she led client relations, streamlined workflows and improved cross-department communication. Through these experiences, she discovered a passion for process improvement and strategic problem-solving, inspiring her pivot into consulting. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, paddleboarding and spending time with her cat.
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Evan Ellefsen
Vice President of Strategy and Management
Evan Ellefsen is a Full-Time MBA candidate with more than eight years of professional experience in business operations and data analysis within the technology sector. He has a proven record of designing business intelligence dashboards to drive sales insights, leading cross-functional teams to meet quarterly targets and managing automation projects. He excels at translating business objectives into actionable, data-driven operational plans. In his free time, Evan enjoys hiking, camping and international travel.
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Jay Jeong
Vice President of Finance and Affairs
Jay Jeong is a Master of Professional Accountancy candidate at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. As vice president of finance and affairs for the Graduate Consulting Club, she oversees both internal and external operations, managing the club’s budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation to ensure transparency and effectiveness. With hands-on experience in accounting, tax compliance and tax advisory for various business entities, Jay is passionate about helping organizations strengthen their financial performance through analytical and strategic decision-making. Her professional interests focus on bridging accounting and consulting with a specialization in tax strategy. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring local cafés, golfing, playing the piano and hiking.
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Brendan Mustain
Vice President of Marketing
Brendan Mustain is a Master of Management candidate at UC Davis with a B.A. in economics and a passion for data-driven strategy. He has a diverse background in marketing, consulting and finance, having led cross-cultural strategy projects and developed social media marketing campaigns in Japan. As vice president of marketing for the Graduate Consulting Club, he brings strong skills in analytics, stakeholder engagement and creative problem-solving. When he’s not working on systems analysis, Brendan enjoys creative writing and game development.
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Devin Benson
Director of Events and Speaker Relations
Devin Benson is a Master of Professional Accountancy student and aspiring CPA with an interdisciplinary background in economics and psychology. He has experience in public relations and nonprofit work, which has equipped him to serve as director of events and speaker relations. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading and watching documentaries.
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Justine Law
Director of Finance and Sponsorship
Justine Law is a Master of Professional Accountancy candidate with expected CPA eligibility by June 2026. She has experience working at a local CPA firm in Southern California and as a programmer. In her free time, she enjoys playing the guitar, hiking and going to the gym.
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Derrick Hong
Director of Marketing and Design
Derrick Hong is pursuing his Master of Professional Accountancy at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, working toward CPA eligibility. He brings a background in economics and business management that informs how he approaches both numbers and narratives. He cares about clarity and consistency, ensuring every flyer, post and presentation reflects the club’s voice and purpose. Away from school, he enjoys going to the gym, traveling and exploring new restaurants.
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