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Verenice Andrade MBA 24
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Verenice Andrade MBA 24

I chose UC Davis for its flexible program, conducive environment, and transparent admissions process. The collaborative atmosphere and convenient Part-Time MBA program made it the perfect choice for my career change.

Current Position

  • Senior Paralegal, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Previous Work Experience

  • Paralegal, Sundeen Salinas & Pyle

Previous Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, UC Berkeley

Fun Facts

  • I speak 3.25 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic).
  • During the pandemic, I mastered DIY gel manicures, and now host nail workshops with other GSM nail enthusiasts
Kristy MaKieve MBA 15
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Kristy MaKieve MBA 15

UC Davis GSM was a natural choice for me. The professors were of the same caliber as my Ivy League undergraduate faculty, and the Sacramento MBA campus was conveniently located.

Current Position

  • CEO, Healthy Rural California

Previous Work Experience

  • Director of Admissions, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
  • Director of Membership, California Medical Association
  • Administrative Director, Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
  • Executive Analyst, UC Davis School of Medicine
  • Development and Communications, UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing

Previous Education

  • B.A
Gennaro Tecchia MBA 23
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Gennaro Tecchia MBA 23

I chose UC Davis because of its close-knit community, collaboration, diversity, and strong alumni network, aligning perfectly with my business administration background and career goals.

Current Position

  • Deployment Project Manager, Project Management & Shared Services, Kaiser Permanente

Previous Work Experience

  • Business Consulting Services Graduate Intern, Project Management & Shared Services, Kaiser Permanente
  • Founder, Consulting, GT Media Consulting
  • Business Development Lead, Business Development, GradRight Inc.
  • Head of Marketing, Marketing, Powered By Pros Inc.
  • Director of
Aashi Mehrotra MBA 25
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Aashi Mehrotra MBA 25

I chose UC Davis for its biotech immersion, which offers hands-on experiences and a curriculum deeply rooted in biotechnology.

Its location near the biotech hub provides easy access to leading companies, facilitating industry connections, internships, and full-time opportunities.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • ASM Board Member: Director of Career Services
  • Club Membership: GSM Healthcare Council, Product Management

Previous Education

  • Post Graduation (Pathology): Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • Graduation (M.B.B.S.): M.G.M. Medical College, Aurangabad

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Rohan Ranshinge MSBA 19
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Rohan Ranshinge MSBA 19

I chose UC Davis for its balanced MSBA program, offering technical and business courses, and a year-long practicum project to apply learning in real-world settings.

Current Position

  • Marketing Analyst, Google

Previous Work Experience

  • Accenture
  • The Home Depot
  • Google

Previous Education

  • B.S. in Engineering, University of Mumbai
  • MSBA, UC Davis Graduate School of Management

Fun Facts

  • I am a self-taught guitar player.
  • I completed a 5K military obstacle course called the Devil's Circuit.
  • There are two of me! I have a twin who was also in the same MSBA program, and we both
Alice Vega MBA 24
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Alice Vega MBA 24

I chose UC Davis because of its cohort-based structure which helped me build a strong network. I was drawn to the diverse course offerings, especially the chance to study abroad.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Club Membership: Women in Leadership
  • Director of Finance, GSM Student Association Sacramento 2022-2023

Previous Education

  • B.A. in Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting, San Jose State University

Previous Work Experience

  • Senior Accountant - Quick Quack Car Wash
  • Staff Accountant - Catana Bio (formerly Dovetail Genomics)
  • Assurance Staff - Moss Adams, LLP
Minh Nguyen MBA 25
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Minh Nguyen MBA 25

I chose UC Davis GSM because of its community. The students are competitive, hardworking, and career oriented yet welcoming, friendly, and pleasant to work with.

The faculties are extremely helpful in every ways from small requests to supporting the professional career growth of each student. The campus is beautiful with plenty of trees and naturally diverse (My favorite spot is the arboretum).

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Director of Case Competition, Net Impact UC Davis GSM

Previous Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Food Science & Technology, UC Davis

Previous Work Experience

Allison Judy MBA 25
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Allison Judy MBA 25

I chose UC Davis as I was attracted to the close-knit learning community, collaborative leadership program, and international partnerships.

When I visited campus, I was won over by the hospitality of the admissions team and second year ambassador(s) who welcomed me! 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Club Membership: Women in Leadership, Healthcare Council

Previous Education

  • B.S. Chemistry, Westmont College 2019
  • Secondary Teaching Credential, Westmont College 2020

Previous Work Experience

  • Chemistry Teacher, Dos Pueblos High School
  • Science Teacher, La Cumbre Junior High
Reiya Sheth MBA 25
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Reiya Sheth MBA 25

I chose UC Davis because of its one-of-a kind Biotechnology immersion Program. The proximity to the numerous Biotech and Pharma companies aligned well with my future career aspirations.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Club Membership: GSM Healthcare Council, Women in Leadership

Previous Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), GMERS Medical College and Hospital

Previous Work Experience

  • General Physician, Iconic 1010 Hospital
  • General Physician, Milan Orthopedic and Fracture care Hospital
  • Intern Doctor, GMERS Medical College and Hospital

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    Cindy Jeon MSBA 24
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    Cindy Jeon MSBA 24

    I chose UC Davis because of its job-acclimated curriculum which will provide me a better understanding of core competencies, including a more focused insight of business analytics and computing subjects.

    Additionally, I believe the practicum project will help me to continue the momentum in my career. Lastly, it's located in California—why not!

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Project Manager at BroadVision (MSBA Practicum Project)
    • Leader at 2024 Hackathone Champion Team
    • MSBA Graduate Student Analyst (Grad STAT)

    Previous Education

    • B.A. in Marketing and Business Administration
    Tara Rahimi MBA 24
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    Tara Rahimi MBA 24

    I chose UC Davis because it offers me the flexibility to work while expanding my education. Moreover, I love the tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff which makes me feel supported.

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Bay Area Student Ambassador Program

    Previous Education

    • B.S. in Exercise Physiology, California State University, Chico

    Previous Work Experience

    • Benefits Advisor, Gusto

    Fun Facts

    • I enjoy playing tennis and hiking.
    • I am bilingual.
    • I love doing puzzles.
    Danielle Kleiner-Kanter MBA 25
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    Danielle Kleiner-Kanter MBA 25

    I chose UC Davis because I am passionate about the intersection of food, agriculture, and sustainability. At the heart of these fields of study, UC Davis was a natural choice.

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Co-President, Net Impact

    Previous Education

    • B.A. in Anthropology, Macalester College

    Previous Work Experience

    • Consumer Insights Consultant, The Hartman Group

    Fun Facts

    • I am a long distance cyclist. My favorite ride was over four days from Santa Barbara to San Diego!
    • I took up knitting during the pandemic. It is pretty cool to design and wear clothes that I have made
    Fitzjames Ryan MBA 24
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    Fitzjames Ryan MBA 24

    I chose UC Davis because it has a stellar reputation and delivers quality education. The Part-Time MBA program is flexible and allows me to pursue my degree while working full-time.

    Current Position

    • Materials Technologist at Sandia National Laboratory

    Previous Work Experience

    • Assay Technology

    Previous Education

    • B.S. in Chemistry, UC Santa Barbara
    Min Zhu MBA 25
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    Min Zhu MBA 25

    Choosing UC Davis was driven by its leadership in the food and agriculture sector and its prime location between San Francisco and Sacramento. The university's renowned programs and proximity to industry hubs offer unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning, professional growth and a vibrant professional network.

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Finance Association
    • Net Impact
    • Food and Wine Leadership

    Previous Education

    • B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science from University of Leeds
    • M.S. in Food Science from University of Missouri

    Previous Work Experience

    • Research and
    Nicolas Seto MBA 25
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    Nicolas Seto MBA 25

    I chose UC Davis because it offers students the chance to learn from its renowned faculty and industry leaders through tailored industry immersions in the Bay Area. 

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Officer Role: Academic Liaison, Associated Students of Management
    • Club Membership: Net Impact, Marketing and Product Management

    Previous Education

    • B.S. in Computer Science, San Jose State University

    Previous Work Experience

    • Software Application Engineer, Workday

    Fun Facts

    • I am a big foodie who enjoys traveling, and have been to 10 countries to date.
    • My spouse and I are both
    Simrun Bhandal MBA 25
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    Simrun Bhandal MBA 25

    I choose UC Davis because it’s close to home and the school's excellent reputation.

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • ASM Director of Marketing and Outreach
    • GSM Student Ambassador Director of Outreach 

    Previous Education

    • Bachelor's in Business Marketing and Management, California State University East Bay 

    Previous Work Experience

    • Marketing Coordinator, New Faze Development
    • Marketing Coordinator, The Warren Group

    Fun Facts

    • I can’t live without coffee or soda.
    • During my free time, I enjoy cooking new recipes and baking sweet treats for my family.
    • I don’t know how to
    Allison Judy MBA 25
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    Allison Judy MBA 25

    Choosing UC Davis, I transitioned from teaching AP Chemistry in SoCal to pursue opportunities in the health industry. With a passion for curriculum management, I was drawn to UC Davis's biotech immersion program and community. The warm welcome from student ambassadors and admissions sealed my decision. I'm excited to bring that kindness forward in my interactions here.

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Club Membership: Women in Leadership and Healthcare Council Club

    Previous Education

    • B.S. in Chemistry, Wesmont College
    • Preliminary Secondary Teacher Credential (Science), Westmont
    Kendall Richards MPAc 24
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    Kendall Richards MPAc 24

    I chose UC Davis for my undergraduate studies and was eager to extend my stay in Davis for another year.

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Davis Women in Business- Finance Director 2022-2023
    • Davis Accounting Society- Internal Affairs Director 2022-2023 

    Previous Education

    • B.A. in Economics, UC Davis

    Previous Work Experience

    • Audit Intern at KPMG
    • Tax Intern at Andersen
    • Graduate School of Management - Teaching Assistant

    Fun Facts

    • I love to ski.
    • I enjoy live music and try to see all my favorite artists in concert.
    • I love to travel domestically and internationally.
    Jack Schaufler MBA 25
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    Jack Schaufler MBA 25

    I chose UC Davis to learn from world-class faculty in a community that values sustainability and innovation. The small cohort is appealing; I value daily interaction and a strong sense of community.

    Student Leadership and Experience

    • Club Memberships: Net Impact, Women in Leadership, Pride Network 

    Previous Education

    • B.S. in Sustainable Technology from Appalachian State University

    Previous Work Experience

    • Asset Manager, Skyline Renewables
    • Compliance Manager and Operations Analyst, Strata Solar
    • Board Member, United Solar Initiative

    Fun Facts

    • I've been to 14 counties and
    Catherine Jaber MPAc 24
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    Catherine Jaber MPAc 24

    I chose UC Davis because it is a large university with great opportunities and an expansive network.

    Previous Education

    • B.S. in Business Administration - Finance, Saint Mary's College of California 

    Previous Work Experience

    • Inventory Planner and Analyst, Banana Republic

    Fun Facts

    • I enjoy baking, and I make homemade birthday cakes for everyone!
    • I love live music, and go to a ton of concerts.
    • My undergraduate mascot was a Gael—an Irish fighting man.