GSM Student Association Sacramento (GSMSA Sacramento)

Eddie Ramirez
President

Eddie Ramirez is the president of the GSM Student Association for the 2025–2026 academic year. A proud member of the Sacramento Part-Time MBA program, Ramirez is committed to taking an active role in shaping the student experience at the Graduate School of Management. He values the unique strengths, challenges and aspirations of his diverse cohort and sees this leadership position as an opportunity to represent classmates, advocate for their needs and help build a stronger sense of community within and across cohorts.

Throughout his time at GSM, Ramirez has been inspired by the drive and professionalism of his peers. He believes that when students are given a voice and a platform to connect, collaborate and lead, the entire community benefits—both academically and personally. He is passionate about supporting initiatives that promote engagement, enhance career development opportunities and improve the overall student experience.

For Ramirez, serving as president is not just about holding a title—it’s about building bridges. Whether working with faculty and administration, planning inclusive events or championing student feedback, he is committed to ensuring every student feels seen, heard and valued.

Marisol Ibarra
Vice President of Internal Affairs

Marisol Ibarra is an MBA student in the Part-Time Sacramento Program, expected to graduate in 2026. Born to immigrant parents and a first-generation college student, she graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Political Science. During her academic journey, she enriched her global perspective through study abroad programs in Hong Kong and Dubai. Currently, she serves as the Legislative Director in the office of State Senator Melissa Hurtado. Ibarra is also the host of the "Here Comes the Sun Podcast," where she shares insights on career development, money management, and wellness from the perspective of a first-generation Latina professional. She believes in the power of storytelling to inspire change and serves as a commissioner on the Sacramento County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Outside of her professional and academic commitments, Ibarra enjoys traveling with her husband and selling aguas frescas in the Sacramento area.

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Marissa Pickard
Vice President of External Affairs

Marissa Pickard is a 2026 MBA candidate at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Pickard is a creative communications professional with 13 years of experience working with organizations to build and deliver equitable, customer-centric engagement strategies. She is currently the Lead Community Coordinator at the Innovation Institute for Food and Health at UC Davis, where she works with an incredible team to bring people healthier and longer lives through food. Pickard is a proud mom of two young boys and loves spending time outdoors with her family camping, hiking, riding bikes, going to the beach, etc. – and of course eating delicious food!

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SiewYee Lee-Alix
Director of Finance

SiewYee Lee-Alix is the Program Director at the Sacramento Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where she has been leading the development and implementation of the small business technical assistance programs within her service area. She is set to graduate in 2026 and is passionate about continuing her work in program development, with a focus on creating economic and social impact.

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Anirudh Arora
Director for Student Affairs

Anirudh Arora holds a BE in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, an MS in Computer Science from George Mason University, and is pursuing an MBA at UC Davis. He is currently employed as a software engineer at Forcepoint and has been in this role since 2017. He began his career at Finra in Washington D.C. and relocated to California in 2018. After completing his MBA, he aims to work in the finance industry as an analyst in the public market, leveraging his expertise in both technology and finance. A fun fact about him is that he lives in the Bay Area but is in a program based in Sacramento.

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Kim Fox
Director of Events

Kim Fox is an MBA candidate graduating in 2026. With a background in civil engineering and more than a decade of experience as a construction project manager, Kim brings an analytical mindset, a problem-solving attitude and a proven ability to lead complex projects from concept to completion.

Known for her tenacity and collaborative spirit, Fox has built a career grounded in clear communication, creative thinking and a focus on delivering high-quality results. She thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys uniting people around shared goals—qualities she brings to her role as director of events on the GSM Student Advisory Board.

Outside of the professional sphere, Fox is an aspiring hobby farmer, tending to chickens, fruit trees and vibrant vegetable and flower gardens. A hiker and backpacker, she finds peace and inspiration in nature. She’s also the proud mom of two grown children who are successfully adulting—most days.

Fox is enthusiastic about building community at GSM and looks forward to planning inclusive, memorable events that foster meaningful connections among students, alumni and faculty.

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Ryan Advincula
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Ryan Advincula was born and raised in Sacramento and is excited to be joining the GSMSA as Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. He is an Assistant Director of Development at UC Davis’ College of Letters and Science and works in alumni relations and major gift fundraising. Previously, he worked in database management and fundraising for nonprofits in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Advincula has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Theater and Performance Studies from UC Berkeley. He can usually be found playing basketball, board games, and bass guitar in his free time.