Aliona Chistol MBA 20

There is something special about UC Davis culture. The combination of brilliant students, intellectual professors, and a caring dean and staff made UC Davis the right place for me. My transformation while in the program was a testament to the nurturing environment that UC Davis provides—a place where academic lessons and leadership opportunities blend seamlessly with personal growth.

Current Position

  • Sr. Financial Analyst, Intel Corporation

Previous Education

  • Master's in Finance, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova

Previous Student Leadership and Experience

  • Robert H. Smiley Leadership Award Recipient
  • Beta Gama Sigma membership 
  • Finance Teacher's Assistant
  • GSM Student Association Bay Area, Vice President of Internal Affairs, 2019-2020
  • Finance Director, TedxUCDavis SF, 2018 
  • UC Davis Leadership Series Program, 2018
  • UC Davis Leadership Fellows Program, 2017
  • Fundraising Director for UC Davis MBA All-stars event, April 2017- October 2017

Previous Work Experience

  • Co-founder, FloorTerra (home improvement company)
  • Sr. Financial Analyst, Moldova Agroindbank

Fun Facts

  • I love traveling with my husband and children.
  • I enjoy writing and singing songs.
  • I speak four languages.