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Angela Wang MSBA 21

"I chose the UC Davis MSBA program because of its rich curriculum and excellent location in San Francisco, but also because of the opportunity to hone my technical skills and gain industry experience through the program's year-long practicum project."

Professional Experience

Financial Research Data Analyst Intern, Hua’an Securities Co., LTD
Quantitative Analyst Intern, Hooli Home USA
Summer Analyst Intern, Crowninshield Financial Research

Student Leadership and Experience

Education Abroad Peer Advisor, Babson College
Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority

Education

B.S. in

Brie Hunt MBA 22

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Brie Hunt MBA 22

Professional Experience Grower Relations Manager at Constellation Brands Credit Analyst at F&M Bank of Central California

"Despite COVID-19 creating a different MBA experience than I had envisioned for myself, I feel very fortunate to be in a cohort with a great group of people who are always there to help one another out. I have thoroughly enjoyed my MBA experience to date and am already seeing rewards in my career and life."

Education B.S. Agricultural Business, CSU Fresno 2010 Student Leadership and Experience GSM Student Association and co-director of Capital Connections Wo

Brian Gouw MPAc 17

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Brian Gouw MPAc 17

"The MPAc program was the best adventure of personal growth I’ve ever been on."

Professional Experience

Accounting and Operations Manager at Complete Solar.
Audit Associate at KPMG.
Senior Tax Associate at Campbell Taylor Washburn (CTW).

Education

B.A. in Sociology, UC Berkeley.
Master of Professional Accountancy, UC Davis.

Student Leadership and Experience

Treasurer at Berkeley Undergraduate Sociology Association.

Fun Facts

I enjoy playing tennis and basketball
I’m a big fan of electronic dance music

Fabiola Addamo MBA 23

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Fabiola Addamo MBA 23

"This is the forward-thinking community I have been looking for! UC Davis models a balanced learning experience and I appreciate the sense of belonging."

Professional Experience

UX Tech Program Manager (contract) at YouTube.
Director of Business Operations, Bay Area marketing agency.
Program Manager - Vendor Manager (contract) at Google.
Program manager and Product Support Manager at Yahoo!
Program Manager at IMVU.
Senior Program Manager at the Anita Borg Institute.
Search Program Manager (contract) at Google.

Education

B.A. Italian Literature San Francisco State University.

Jill Holloway MBA 18

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Jill Holloway MBA 18

I knew the MBA program would be valuable and I would learn a lot, but I had no idea my classmates and I would become like a family. Spending hours together inside and out of class, and eating meals together, forged so many close bonds and an environment of mutual support that helped us all learn and grow.

Professional Experience

Project Manager at Chevron
Cost Engineer at Chevron
Business Analyst & Scrum Master at Chevron

Education

MBA, University of California at Davis
Civil & Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University

Student leadership or school participation

Ali Khaleel Ali MBA 22

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Ali Khaleel Ali MBA 22

"At UC Davis, you are encouraged to be your authentic self, and you are celebrated for that. This allows students to explore new viewpoints that they may not be exposed to otherwise."

Professional Experience

Director of Customer Success, GetAccept
Director of Operations, Scout Invest Inc.
Regional Manager, PPW San Francisco
Studio Manager, Orangetheory Fitness
Production Engineer, Schlumberger
Senior Project Manager, Activate

Education

MBA candidate, University of California at Davis
Intensive Program, environmental and water studies, Stanford University
Engineer’s Degree

Layne Austin MBA 23

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Layne Austin MBA 23

Whether on Zoom, Slack, Among Us, or live in the classroom (someday), you can always find community at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Professional Experience

MBA Recruiter at Salesforce
University Recruiter at Tesla
Program Manager, University Talent Acquisition and Strategy at Genentech
Assistant Manager, City Segway Tours

Education

B.A. in communication studies, San Francisco State University

Student Leadership and Experience

Member, GSM Pride Network
Member, Action for Diversity and Inclusion 21-Week Anti-Racism Challenge

Fun Facts

The best job I ever

Leilani Alvarez MBA 22

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Leilani Alvarez MBA 22

"UC Davis does an amazing job at fostering a culture of authentic, empathetic leadership. I truly cherish the talent and kindness I see every day in this community of peers."

Professional Experience

Marketing Manager: Credit Suisse - Private Equity Group
Chief of Staff: Brady Corporation
Investor Relations Manager: Palisades Capital
Chief of Staff, Franchise Relations: Dine Brands
Contract role - Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives: SADA (a Google partner)

Student Leadership and Experience

Action for Diversity and Inclusion 21-Week Anti-Racism Challenge

Actuary to Analytics: My Road to UC Davis

Lizzy Yi MSBA 21 takes a photo with the famous 'Charging Bull' on Wall Street

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Actuary to Analytics: My Road to UC Davis

Adapting to the rise of the data-driven economy

With her actuarial career in the rear-view mirror, MSBA student Lizzy Yi set a course toward one of today’s hottest fields.

Sodontuya Nerguidavaa MBA 22

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Sodontuya Nerguidavaa MBA 22

“At UC Davis, you have a strong support system of faculty members, classmates, and endless opportunities.”

Professional Experience

Institute of Continuing Education and Research
Co-founder, COO and Lecturer
Jan 2018 - Present
Bloomberg TV Mongolia
News reporter
Mar 2018 - June 2018
Bank of Mongolia
Intern
July 2017 - Oct 2017

Student Leadership and Experience

Volunteer and coordinator at Mongolian Society of Financial Analysts, a CFA society in formation.
Member of Mongolian Sports Press Union and International Sports Press Association.
Member of UC SHIP committee.

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Smita Carvalho MPAc 19

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Smita Carvalho MPAc 19

Risk Advisory Associate at Grant Thornton

“Being a part of the small, close-knit MPAc cohort gave me skills, experience, and professional connections that prepared me for my career in public accounting.”

Student Leadership and Experience

MPAc Student Ambassador
Graduate School of Management Teaching Assistant

Education

B.S. Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Fun Facts

I love to cook.
I speak English, Spanish, and Italian.
I love outdoor and aquatic activities.

Jordan Sellers MBA 21

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Jordan Sellers MBA 21

At UC Davis, the courses are great, the faculty is better, but the people are best. Plus, the gym is fantastic.

Professional Experience

Project Manager and do-it-all guy for a small furniture manufacturer in Pennsylvania
Summer Analyst at a commercial bank in Sacramento

Student Leadership

Associated Students of Management - Director of Health & Wellness

Education

B.S. in Video Game Design & Development, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Fun Facts

I've been heavily involved in athletics my whole life, and ran Track through college. Now, I coach high schoolers.
My mom

Matthew Low MBA 19

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Matthew Low MBA 19

“Pursuing an MBA at UC Davis was one of the best decisions of my life.”

Professional Experience

Finance and Administration Section Chief, Department Operations Center, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
TitleSenior Finance Business Analyst, Financial Services, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Risk and Business Data Analyst, Strategy, Innovation and Change, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Risk and Audit Analyst, Assurance and Internal Controls, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Acting Senior Audit and Compliance Analyst, Assurance and Internal

Brent Jackson MBA 20

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Brent Jackson MBA 20

My experience earning my M.B.A. at UC Davis was enlightening. The curriculum gave me a new perspective on the world.

Professional Experience

Vice President/Chief Medical Officer for Mercy General Hospital.
Physician Advisor for Mercy General Hospital.
Medical Director for River City Medical Group.
Private Practice of General Surgery (15 years).

Education

B.A in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, UC San Diego.
M.S. in Neuroscience, Case Western Reserve University.
M.D., Case Western Reserve University.

Fun Facts

I play lead guitar and bass and have played in a couple of bands

Emily Teng MSBA 21

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Emily Teng MSBA 21

“I chose the UC Davis MSBA program because it offers a rigorous curriculum and the exciting opportunity to work with industry partners on analytical challenges.”

Professional Experience

Marketing Analytics Intern, VNTANA
Service Learning Coordinator, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Business Development Intern, Iwatani Corporation

Student Leadership and Experience

MSBA Graduate Student Analyst, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
Undergraduate Teaching Fellow, UCLA Molecular Biology Institute
Director of Development, Youth Movement Against Alzheimer’s

Education

Wyatt Tucker MPAc 21

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Wyatt Tucker MPAc 21

GSM Student Association - MPAc Board Vice President

“I’ve met some of my lifelong friends in the classroom, and for that, I thank UC Davis.”

Previous Work Experience

Business Associate at Socotra Capital

Student Leadership and Experience

Current MPAc Vice President, former Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM’s)
Former Team Representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Education

B.S. Managerial Economics, UC Davis.

Fun Facts

From a town of roughly 1,200 people.
I play golf 1-3 times a week.
My favorite hot dog condiments are peanut butter and mustard.

Oscar Halliwell MPAc 21

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Oscar Halliwell MPAc 21

GSM Student Association - MPAc Board President

"Having been to three different colleges throughout my undergraduate, I can confidently say UC Davis has been the perfect environment for me to grow into the person I want to be. Aside from the personable and friendly students, the active culture aligned well with my interests. The MPAc program sees much of its success due to the high levels of academics, great networking opportunities, and student interactions. The GSM family provides a great way to expand one’s horizons about the possibilities for one’s future career."

Professional Experience

Teaching assistant for UC Davis GSM class

Nicholas Zhu MSBA 21

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Nicholas Zhu MSBA 21

"I came to the UC Davis MSBA program to build my analytical skills and advance my business skills. I feel inspired every day by my peers, advisors, and faculty members. With the comprehensive coursework and the invaluable year-long practicum project, I cannot wait to bring my expertise to my future job!"

Previous Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist, Astra Digital Marketing.
Orientation Student Supervisor, Student Housing, UC Davis.
Marketing Research Intern, Pocket Points, Inc.
First-Year Experience Peer Advisor, Student Housing, UC Davis.

Education

B.S. in Managerial

Devanshi Tiwari MSBA 21

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Devanshi Tiwari MSBA 21

"The UC Davis MSBA program has been such an exhilarating race for knowledge. My cohort is full of bright minds and we keep challenging each other intellectually and striving to be a better version of ourselves. I am learning so much every day."

Previous Work Experience

Systems engineer
Retail management
Operations analytics

Education

B. Tech Computer Science and Engineering, Database Administration and Management, UC Berkeley Ext.

Student Leadership and Experience

Former English Dept. magazine lead in India.

Fun Facts

I like painting with acrylics. I sell my paintings to

Maridol Guillen

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Maridol Guillen

Sacramento Part-Time MBA student

"Every morning, I have 2 choices --- continue to sleep with my dreams or get up and chase them. After 20 years, I am fulfilling my goal of an MBA. One can never go wrong with investing in oneself."

Previous Work Experience

Business Planning and Competitor Intelligence for San Miguel Beer Corporation for two years.
Consumer Services of the Marketing Department for The Clorox Company for two years.
Demand and Supply Chain Management, in varying positions, for a Pharmaceutical Company/ contract manufacturing plant for 11-plus years.
Supply Chain Planning of Optane for Intel Corporation