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Selina (Yingxuan) Bian MSBA 25
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Selina (Yingxuan) Bian MSBA 25

I chose UC Davis for its fantastic San Francisco location, which aligns with my interests in the tech industry and entrepreneurship. The year-long practicum project offers immersive, hands-on opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge gained in class.

Current Position

  • Solution Engineer, LiveX AI

Previous Education

  • Master of Science in Business Analytics, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Bachelor's Degree in applied economics, Chinese University of Hongkong Shenzhen

Fun Facts

  • I’ve had a preference for even numbers since I was five years old.
  • I love making fancy coffee and matcha drinks.
  • I'm a
Daniela Fuentes Ramirez MBA 26
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Daniela Fuentes Ramirez MBA 26

I chose the UC Davis MBA for its flexibility, community and STEM-designated rigor. Its collaborative, analytical program strengthens my marketing expertise, sharpens my leadership skills and empowers me to grow strategically and creatively.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Director of Marketing, GSM Student Association
  • Director of Corporate Sponsorships, GSM Student Association

Work Experience

  • Marketing and Communications Manager

Previous Education

  • B.A. in marketing and graphic design, California State University, San Bernardino

Fun Facts

  • I love traveling and learning from different cultures.
  • I enjoy
Olga Novoa Cipriani MBA 26
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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
Rushikesh Choudhury MBA 26
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Rushikesh Choudhury MBA 26

UC Davis Bay Area MBA balanced rigor with relevance, combining analytics, leadership and innovation. Collaborative peers and accessible faculty created an environment where bridging business and technology felt possible from day one.

Previous Education

  • Bachelor's of technology, Biju Patnaik University of Technology

Previous Work Experience

  • Senior Manager, Workday

Fun Facts

  • I spend time gardening, and we have 20 fruit trees that produce year-round.
  • I enjoy traveling and have visited six countries.
  • I also like cooking and often make special dishes for friends and family
Chris Ngan MPAc 26
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Chris Ngan MPAc 26

I chose UC Davis because it was the opposite of UC Riverside, where I did my undergraduate studies. I wanted something fresh, and UC Davis provided that with its strong reputation and world-class faculty.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Welcome Chair, UC Riverside Vietnamese Student Association
  • Co-founder and Secretary, UC Riverside Adventure Club
  • Tutor, UC Riverside University Writing Program

Previous Education

  •  B.S. in business administration, UC Riverside

Previous Work Experience

  • IT Communications Intern, Seagate Technology
  • Head Writing Tutor, UC Riverside
  • Marketing Intern, Edge Branding Inc.

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Verenice Andrade MBA 24
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Verenice Andrade MBA 24

I chose UC Davis for its staff. They made me feel welcome and heard, even before I applied. I also wanted a career pivot and the curriculum aligned with my goals. Davis was a great fit for me.

Current Position

  • Principal Program Manager, PG&E

Previous Work Experience

  • Senior Paralegal, PG&E

Previous Education

  • Master of Business Administration, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • B.A. in international political economy & ethnic studies, UC Berkeley

Fun Facts

  • I’m Bad Bunny’s biggest fan—yes, I went to the residency in Puerto Rico.
  • I continue to do my own nails at home
Nathaniel Wentland MBA 26
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Nathaniel Wentland MBA 26

I chose UC Davis for the world class cows.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • UC Davis Veterans Success Center

Previous Education

  • B.S. in logistics and intermodal transportation, United States Merchant Marine Academy

Previous Work Experience

  • Supply Chain Intern, Intel
  • Operations Officer, Navy Reserve
  • Chief Mate, Merchant Mariner, Military Sealift Command
  • Second Mate, Merchant Mariner, Crowley Maritime

Fun Facts

  • I enjoy baking for my family and classmates.
  • My best ideas always seem to find me in parking lots.
  • My biggest hobby is sleeping in.
Marissa Hernandez MBA 25
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Marissa Hernandez MBA 25

I chose UC Davis for its strong leadership culture and people-centered community, preparing me with the business acumen to launch my career in healthcare finance at an institution I deeply believe in.

Current Position

  •  Finance Administrative Fellow, UCLA Health

Previous Work Experience

  • Administrative Supervisor, UC Davis Health

Previous Education

  • Master of Business Administration, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Certification, San Francisco State University
  • Bachelor’s in biological sciences, UC Davis

Fun Facts

  • My fantasy
Shrishti Gupta MSBA 25
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Shrishti Gupta MSBA 25

I chose UC Davis for its blend of technical rigor and real-world application. The practicum project, Bay Area connections and small cohort size offered the perfect balance of collaboration, career growth and hands-on experience.

Previous Work Experience

  • AI Strategy Intern, Bevalty Inc
  • Product Data Analyst, Standard Insights
  • Founder, Finanacial Consultancy
  • IT Risk Analyst, KPMG LLP

Previous Education

  • Master's of Science in of Business Analytics, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Master's in economics, Mumbai University
  • Bachelor's in business administration, Mumbai
Koji Hasegawa MBA 26
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Koji Hasegawa MBA 26

I chose UC Davis for its strong presence in agriculture, flexible program format, hybrid of in-person and online classes, affordable class sizes and the strength of the UC brand.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Bay Area MBA Ambassador

Previous Education

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering, Kansai University

Previous Work Experience

  • General Manager, Innovation Center Silicon Valley, Kubota Corporation

Fun Facts

  • I love running and have completed more than 20 marathon races.
  • I love traveling and trying new dishes around the world. 
Jaimie Asakawa MBA 24
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Jaimie Asakawa MBA 24

UC Davis provides the opportunity to make a positive impact and be the change I want to see!

Current Position

  • Media & Communications Director, Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management, UC Davis Health

Previous Work Experience

  • Communications Officer, Pediatric Pandemic Network
  • Business & Organizational Specialist, UC Davis School of Medicine

Previous Education

  • Master of Business Administration, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Modern Languages (French & Spanish), University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Fun Facts

  • I love to run! I've run three half
Daniel Vaziri MBA 27
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Daniel Vaziri MBA 27

I chose UC Davis for its unique curriculum, strong community and career focus. The program sharpens critical thinking, supports career goals and fosters camaraderie—helping students enter the workforce prepared and ahead of the competition.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Division I athlete

Previous Education

  • B.S. in business administration, Pepperdine University

Previous Work Experience

  • Digital Media Coordinator, WME

Fun Facts

  • I'm a huge video game nerd.
  • NYT mini games should always be played in this order: Mini Crossword, Connections, Wordle and Strands.
Nabarjun Vashisth MBA 26
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Nabarjun Vashisth MBA 26

I chose UC Davis GSM because of the boutique MBA experience here, and to make a career transition in the west coast.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Director, GSM Ambassador Program
  • President, Net Impact Club
  • MBA liaison, Associated Students of Management

Previous Education

  • Master of Science, civil engineering, Clemson University, South Carolina
  • Bachelor of Science, civil engineering, Amity University, India

Previous Work Experience

  • Operations manager, Amazon
  • Project analyst, Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition
  • Civil engineer II, AECOM
  • Transportation engineer, Gresham Smith
  • Traffic analyst, Stantec

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Carolyn Gruebele MBA 26
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Carolyn Gruebele MBA 26

I chose UC Davis because of its welcoming and close-knit MBA program, which has allowed me to build strong relationships with both students and faculty.

I was also drawn to the unique courses offered, such as the Industry Immersions, Collaborative Leadership and the Integrated Management Project. These opportunities allow me to strengthen my skills while gaining real-world experience in a classroom setting.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Co-president of the Marketing and Product Management Club, UC Davis
  • Open house event operations lead, Cal Poly
  • Orientation facilitator, Cal Poly
  • Orientation
Eduardo Casarubias MPAc 24
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Eduardo Casarubias MPAc 24

I chose UC Davis because I knew I wanted a master’s in accounting. The MPAc program made the path clear because earning a CPA requires additional units. The program’s strong job pipelines and hands-on learning sealed it. Best of all, the tight-knit cohort felt supportive and inclusive. 

Current Position

  • Tax Staff 2

Previous Work Experience

  • Teacher Assistant, UC Davis

Previous Education

  • Master of Professional Accountancy, UC Davis Graduate School of Management 
  • B.S. in business administration, accounting and finance, California State University, Monterey Bay

Fun Facts

  • I
Linda Trinh MBA 10
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Linda Trinh MBA 10

I chose UC Davis for its collaborative, real-world focus, high-caliber faculty, diverse cohort and broad concentrations. The close-knit setting lets me build meaningful relationships with classmates and professors.

Current Position

  • Senior Director, Salesforce

Previous Work Experience

  • Director, Enterprise Transformation, Salesforce
  • Director, Finance Transformation, Salesforce

Previous Education

  • Master of Business Administration, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • B.A. in American Studies; minor in education, UC Santa Cruz

Fun Facts

  • I’m basically IMDb with a heartbeat
Ian Tarter MBA 25
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Ian Tarter MBA 25

I chose UC Davis because the program offered a unique blend of hand-on experience and flexibility combined with their well-recognized and respected brand.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Lead, Integrated Management Project (IMP)
  • President, Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society
  • Editor, The Watermark

Previous Education

  • B.A. in English literature, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Previous Work Experience

  • CEO and Co-Founder, Up Left Media
  • Store Manager, Apple Inc.

Fun Facts

  • I have lived on both coasts and traveled to over 39 states.
  • I have run two full marathons and over
Zeel Shah MSBA 25
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Zeel Shah MSBA 25

I chose UC Davis for its MSBA program’s technical depth, real-world application, collaborative culture and proximity to San Francisco, with the yearlong practicum as a standout feature.

Current Position

  • Consultant, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
  • Manager, YES Bank Ltd.

Previous Education

  • Master of Science in Business Analytics, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Integrated BBA-MBA in finance, Nirma University

Fun Facts

  • I love desserts and visiting every new dessert shop in the city.
  • I love baking cheesecakes and brownies.
Kristin Berkery MBA 27
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Kristin Berkery MBA 27

The Online MBA program is essential for me as a working professional with a family—I wouldn't be able to pursue my MBA without this option. UC Davis's reputation for excellence, combined with its diverse graduate community and accessible online format, provides the perfect combination of high standards, flexibility and networking opportunities I need to achieve my career goals. I believe my UC Davis MBA will open doors for me to teach and work at organizations worldwide.

Professional Experience

  • Educator, Elementary Education, Elk Grove Unified School District
  • Owner, Kristin Berkery
Aishwarya Singh MBA 22
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Aishwarya Singh MBA 22

The amazing inter-woven collaborative and Innovative culture at the Graduate School of Management is skillfully nurtured in its MBA program. Diversity, cross functional expertise, cultural inclusiveness and respect are built into the DNA of the program. While you enjoy the warm hospitality of Davis, a historical college town, you also have a seamless connectivity to the world's most innovative square mile, the Silicon Valley.

Current Position

  • HCM IT Manager, Pacific Coast Companies, Inc.

Previous Work Experience

  • Amazon Inc.

  • GAP Inc.

  • SC Johnson

  • AkzoNobel Decorative