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Aihe Chen MBA 22

"Although we have to participate through Zoom, I know that the UC Davis camaraderie and the spirit of our cohort will become even stronger."

Previous Degree

B.E. in international economics and trade, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.

Previous Work Experience

Co-founder & Finance Manager at start-up MONA 3D.
Associate Finance Manager in Brand Building at Unilever.
Financial Analyst in Customer Marketing at Unilever.
Finance Intern in Trade Marketing at Ferrero.
DTT Club Summer Intern in Human Capital Advisory Services (HCAS) at Deloitte Consulting.

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Tejasvini Karunakarbabu | MSBA 20

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Tejasvini Karunakarbabu | MSBA 20

"The UC Davis MSBA offers a balanced curriculum focusing on both the technical and business sides of analytics, with industry experience through practicum project. The exceptional faculty and administrative team are invested in learning and career development of students.”

Professional Experience

Vodafone Idea Limited, National account manager
Vodafone India Limited, management trainee
Abbott India Limited, summer intern
Bharat Electronics Limited, summer intern

Student Leadership and Experience

Executive student assistant at UC Davis Graduate School of Management
Placement

Jared Slesnick MPAc 15

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Jared Slesnick MPAc 15

"I chose the UC Davis MPAc program because I knew it would prepare me well for my career in public accounting, which it did. However, the best part about the program is the people. I met an amazing group of professors, students, and administration professionals that I still consider to be close friends."

Student Leadership and Experience

MPAc commencement speaker, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

Education

B.S. in accounting, the University of Oregon.

Previous Work Experience

Controller, Cavallini Papers & Co., Inc.

Fun Facts

I enjoy running and playing soccer and golf. I

Nataly Diaz

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Nataly Diaz

Sacramento Part-Time MBA student

The UC Davis Graduate School of Management has challenged me to think in new ways and is propelling me into the career I envisioned for myself. It has been an incredible experience!

Professional Experience

Assistant Director of Workforce Development, California Primary Care Association
Associate Director of Workforce Development, California Primary Care Association
Senior Program Coordinator of Workforce Development, California Primary Care Association
Program Coordinator, California Primary Care Association
Sacramento Metro EDGE member

Student Leadership and Experience

Ambassador

Casey Field MBA 16

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Casey Field MBA 16

Casey Field is a professional coach, entrepreneur and speaker who challenges people to change their story to change their life. For the past six years, he has been partnering with entrepreneurs, coaches, executives and teams to uncover strategies for them to thrive in life and business. Since 2015 he has been traveling the globe, inspiring professionals and collaborating with organizations whose core business is to have a significant positive impact on our global community.

"UC Davis GSM can change your life in insightful ways, when you're open to the experience. I've gained knowledge

Andrea Ellinghouse MBA 20

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Andrea Ellinghouse MBA 20

Professional Experience:

Director of Strategic Programs, Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation
Field Marketing Manager, PernixData

Student Leadership and Experience:

UC Davis Sacramento MBA Ambassador
Metro EDGE member

Previous degree and university attended:

Double major, Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Education, UC Davis

Fun facts:

Travel/adventurer
Chihuahua enthusiast

The UC Davis MBA Program gives me the opportunity to develop new skills, engage with peers outside of my current industry, and learn from the best.

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
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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