Marchella Price Gardner
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Marchella Price Gardner

Jackson State student, Founder and CEO of GLAMSS Mentorship

"UC Davis has hosted the most valuable and informative program that I have ever experienced. I thank UC Davis and the SIEML Program for equipping me with the knowledge and skills that will make me an impressive candidate for graduate school and the workforce." 

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Treasurer, Student Government Association Senior Class Council.
  • President, Jackson State University Chapter of Investment Club.
  • Founder and CEO, GLAMSS Mentorship Program.
  • Building Your Economic Legacy Committee Chair, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Member, W.E.B Dubois Honors College.
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Suzanne Howard
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Suzanne Howard

Bay Area Part-Time MBA student

"Do the work early!" 

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE Director of Academic Affairs for GSM Student Association, Bay Area. Member of the Education Policy Committee at the GSM. PREVIOUS DEGREE B.S. in Human Development at UC Davis. PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE Business Management Professional, Sandia Laboratories.  Project Manager at Aspire Public Schools. Associate Project Manager at Embarcadero Capital Partners. FUN FACTS I enjoy rock climbing (top roping and bouldering). I enjoy running (short sprint workouts). I'd love to build my own house someday. 
Ayushman Mathur MBA 20
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Ayushman Mathur MBA 20

"The GSM experience has been very unique and fulfilling professionally and personally. With a world-class faculty, strong academic depth, and an overarching focus on community, I gained many lifelong experiences, skills, and friends which will surely be supplemental in my growth moving forward" 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • President, Marketing and Product Management Club at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.
  • Member of the Hard Tech Fund as a Lead Business Advisor (incubator at UC Davis).

Previous Degree

  • B.A. in economics, Delhi University (New Delhi).

Previous Work

Alejandra Nevarez
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Alejandra Nevarez

University of Texas at El Paso Student, 2017 UTEP Terry Scholar UTEP & Edge Student Ambassador

"My time as a SIEML 2020 participant left me inspired, energized, and excited for my professional future. SIEML broadened my business school horizons and ignited my desire to further my graduate studies as a first-generation student."

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Mexico Institute Communications Staff Intern at The Wilson Center.
  • Student Ambassador at the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Previous DegreES

  • B.A. candidate in media advertising and A.A. candidate in marketing and psychology, University of Texas at El Paso.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Historia
Kaiyell Pettie
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Kaiyell Pettie

Baruch College student, CEO & Founder of Lifted!

"UC Davis is a renowned, world-class institution and I had the opportunity to hear from them during SIEML. Not only did the school itself have a profound impact on me personally, but the people and connections I was able to make were beneficial personally and professionally."

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Pioneer Intern at Deloitte.
  • FSO Launch Intern at Ernst & Young.
  • Wealth Management Intern at Morgan Stanley.
  • Emerge Intern at Grant Thornton.
  • Finance Intern at The Brooklyn Nets.
  • Incoming Deal Advisory Intern at KPMG.

Previous DegreES

  • Candidate B.B.A. in finance, Baruch College.

STUDENT

Breno Albuquerque MSBA 20
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Breno Albuquerque MSBA 20

"The UC Davis MSBA program is an impressive, immersive experience into the world of impactful analytics. And it goes beyond teaching you how to leverage your skills to create concrete business value. It invites you to reflect upon how to do it without compromising your ethical principles and moral values. This is a year where you acquire more than skills, you create invaluable professional and personal long-lasting bonds."

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • UC Davis MSBA Practicum Project Data Analyst, Bird.
  • Senior Data Scientist, BNDES.
  • Data Science Manager, BNDES.
  • Business Intelligence Manager, BNDES
Teri Slack MBA 21
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Teri Slack MBA 21

Sacramento Part-Time MBA alumna

"The Graduate School of Management provided me with the framework I needed to complete my transition from scientific researcher to life science business professional.”

Professional Experience Business and Product Development Lead, Plexense, Inc.  Student Leadership and Experience UC Davis Women in Leadership.  FUTURE Program Partner: Helping STEM PhDs and Postdocs explore career paths. Previous degree and university attended MBA, UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Ph.D., Chemistry, UC Davis. B.S. Chemistry, University of Montana. B.A. Psychology, University of Montana
Kalina Springer MBA 21
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Kalina Springer MBA 21

"The GSM is like a bee-hive; everyone is working together as a team towards a common goal, you can hear the constant social buzz of classmates and friends, and the faculty are as sweet as honey." 

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Director of Alumni Relations for the Associated Students of Management (ASM) at the Graduate School of Management.
  • Co-President of the Graduate Chapter of Net Impact at UC Davis.
  • Vice President of the Women in Leadership (WiL) Club for the Full-Time MBA program at UC Davis.

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.A. in Business Administration, German Minor, from Pacific
Abigayle Curtis MBA 14
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Abigayle Curtis MBA 14

GSMAA Alumni Engagement Chair

"I appreciated that the GSM provided as many learning opportunities outside the classroom as inside the classroom."

Professional Experience

  • Senior Business Development Executive for U.S. CAD, serving as a construction technology provider.
  • Regional Account Manager - Autodesk /Assemble Systems.
  • Product Sales Director - Girl Scouts.
  • Senior Account Executive - Ideate.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Launched the first Toastmaster chapter on campus.
  • Big Bang Business Plan Competition semi finalist.
  • Ignite Entrepreneurship Clinic.
  • Currently serve on the GSM Alumni Association
Tarun Chinniah MBA 21
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Tarun Chinniah MBA 21

Director & International Student Lead, Full-Time MBA Ambassadors

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Director, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program
  • Member, Net Impact club

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.S. in Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Anna University - St. Joseph's College of Engineering

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Senior Engineer - Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (Bengaluru, India).
  • Associate - Cognizant Technology Solutions (Hyderabad, India).

FUN FACTS

  • I speak four different languages.
  • I love cars.
  • I enjoy cooking spicy Indian food. And eating it, eventually.

“Keep your face to the sunshine and

Jonathan Pan MBA 21
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Jonathan Pan MBA 21

Marketing Lead & Internal Recruitment Lead, Full-Time MBA Ambassadors

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Marketing Lead and Internal Recruitment Lead, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program
  • GSM Pride Network member.
  • General Manager of the University of California, Davis Marching Band, 2015-2017
  • ROMBA Fellow, 2019
  • Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI), 2015

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.S. Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, University of California, Davis

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Gourmet Coffee Supervisor/Food and Beverage Outlet Supervisor, San Francisco Marriott Marquis
  • Events Specialist, San Mateo Courtyard by Marriott
  • Server
Carl Stearne MPAc 20
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Carl Stearne MPAc 20

"I chose the UC Davis MPAc program because of the stellar reputation for excellence and dynamic classroom environment it holds."

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Interned with an insurance defense firm.
  • Interned with the Santa Barbara Public Defender's Office.
  • Merchant Services Relationship Manager.
  • Car Sales Representative.

Student Leadership and Activities

  • MPAc Student Ambassador - Internal Recruitment Lead.
  • Phi Alpha Theta at UC Santa Barbara.
  • The Society of Collegiate Leadership & Achievement at UCSB.
  • History Club at UCSB.

Previous Degree

  • B.A. in history, UC Santa Barbara

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Julie Sauer
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Julie Sauer

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Student

"Being at the GSM over the last two years has been invaluable through the network I've created, the technical and soft skills I've gained, and the personal and career growth I've experienced."

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Business Analyst at PRO Unlimited
  • Lending Analyst at Accenture

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

  • Degree emphasis in Business Analytics and Technologies 

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.S. in Economics with a minor in Mathematics, University of Nevada, Reno

FAST FACTS

  • I love to hike, snowboard, run, play tennis and travel.
  • My first international Disneyland experience came
Daniella Smith MPAc 16
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Daniella Smith MPAc 16

KPMG

Professional Experience

  • Senior Associate, KPMG
  • Tax Associate, KPMG
  • Finance Intern, DataStax Inc. 
  • On-campus employment at Mills College fitness center
  • Teaching Assistant/Peer Tutor

"Go to office hours! Even reviewing past assignments with the TA's saved me when exams came around."

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Vice President of the Class of 2014 at Mills College
  • President of Model United Nations Club

Previous degree

  • Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Mills College 

Fun facts

  • I make a mean guacamole (seriously, it's spicy!)
  • I went on a 26-day backpacking trip in order
Victor Moreno MBA 21
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Victor Moreno MBA 21

"I took a non-conventional route to join the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and the Sacramento Part-Time MBA program, but I did exactly what I wanted to do, and I’m glad I did it. I ventured into an academic program where in 2018, just 8.5% of GMAT examinees were Latino. My entry added to the unique diversity of the School."

Professional Experience

  • Project Manager - Kaiser Permanente
  • Business Analyst - Kaiser Permanente
  • IT Consultant Intern - Kaiser Permanente
  • Project Management Intern - Kaiser Permanente
  • Finance Intern - Kaiser Permanente

Student Leadership and Experience

Chelsea Crawford MBA 19
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Chelsea Crawford MBA 19

Parker Hannifin Corporation Filtration Group

Professional Experience

  • Technical Support and outside Sales for Parker Hannifin Corporation Filtration Group
  • Research and Development for GKN Aerospace in Munich, Germany
  • Project Management for Performance Mechanical, Inc in Sacramento

UC Davis GSM cultivated my leadership confidence and expanded my professional network internationally.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE) member
  • MBA emphasis in Business Analytics 

Previous degree and university attended

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) General Engineering, Mechanical Concentration in 2011 from
Courtney Schultz MPAc 19
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Courtney Schultz MPAc 19

Student Leadership and Activities

  • PwC Management Consulting Intern
  • MPAc Executive Council – Communication
  • Director of Administration/Assistant Director of Finance, Alpha Phi Fraternity (2017)

Previous Degree

  • B.S. in Managerial Economics with Business Economics Emphasis, UC Davis

Fast Facts

  • I am a tri-citizen (Germany, Chile, USA)
  • Four-year NCAA Division I student-athlete, two-time UC Davis All-time Top-10 list
  • Three-time Chilean National Record Holder

“Every single day my classmates help me with anything and everything going on in life. I am confident that 20 years from now

Mai Nguyen MBA 19
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Mai Nguyen MBA 19

Professional Experience:

  • Marketing manager in a couple of high-tech software companies

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES:

  • VP of Marketing, Marketing & Product Management club
  • Director of Operations, Entrepreneurship & Innovation club

Previous degree and university attended:

  • B.A., Economics, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam

Fun facts:

  • Our family had a total of 10 dogs throughout my childhood

"Show me your guts" and "Explain it to your grandma" -- those are two of my favorite quotes from my statistics Professor Chi-Ling Tsai. 

Amanda Weerasinghe MPAc 19
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Amanda Weerasinghe MPAc 19

Student Leadership and Activities

  • Davis Accounting Society - Professional Advisor
  • Becker - Professional Education Campus Ambassador
  • Teaching Assistant, Fall Quarter 2018 & Winter Quarter 2019

Previous Degree

  • B.S. in Managerial Economics, UC Davis, 2018

Fast Facts

  • I play tennis and was a figure skater for 17 years
  • I love animals, and I love my cats more than anything in the world
  • Reading and Netflixing are my passions (outside of accounting, of course!)
Sophia Armstrong JD/MBA 20
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Sophia Armstrong JD/MBA 20

After graduating from the University of Virginia, I moved to San Francisco and developed post-sale customer training programs at two startups in the city. I also spent a year living in Hamburg, Germany. Since enrolling at UC Davis, I have worked in the legal departments of HM.CLAUSE, Udemy, and the California Franchise Tax Board.

Previous degree

  • B.A., History & German Studies, University of Virginia

Fast Facts

  • I travel. I have visited over 30 countries across all six inhabited continents.
  • I bake sourdough. A friend gave me some starter during my first year of law school, and now I