Olga Novoa Cipriani MBA 26

I chose UC Davis because of its commitment to values-driven leadership, academic rigor and community impact. The Graduate School of Management’s collaborative, interdisciplinary approach aligned with my goals in people-centered HR leadership and my commitment to uplifting diverse communities through equity, service and global perspective.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Scholar and Ambassador, Chicana Latina Foundation and Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Graduate Representative, UC Davis Chicanx/Latinx Leadership Summit
• Co-Lead, International House Davis World Tour Project
• Winner, UC Davis Ideas Competition — Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Certificate Recipient, UC Entrepreneurship Academy Foundations Program

Previous Education

• B.A. in psychology; minors in education and Chicanx studies, UC Davis

Previous Work Experience

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate School of Management, UC Davis
• Human Resources Business Partner Graduate Intern, Salesforce
• Developmental Program Manager, Association of Behavior Consultants
• Administrative Assistant, Global Learning Hub, UC Davis
• Operational Manager, Forever 21, Inc.

Fun Fact

• I love the arts! I do acrylic painting and perform in cultural dance events. 
• I have a little dog who travels with me by car, plane, and bike. 
• I studied abroad at Seoul National University in South Korea and love learning about global cultures.