UC Davis offers an amazing opportunity to pursue an MBA degree that incorporates the scientific focus that I was looking for in a program. The location of Davis in an agricultural hub for the United States is a unique experience that students get, combined with an amazing atmosphere brought by the people who choose to come here. The culture of the GSM is unbeatable and I am so lucky to be able to experience California for the first time by coming to Davis.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Women's Division 1 Basketball Team Member
• Incoming Summer Senior Associate Consultant at Clarion

I chose UC Davis for graduate school for it's close proximity to tech and Bay Area influence. The proximity to Napa Valley with wine and agriculture was also something I was interested in. It's in the middle of everything and I like that I can be in San Francisco for dinner one night, then in Tahoe the next day.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Club Membership: Food and Wine Club

Previous Education

• San Diego State University B.A. Journalism and Media, Minor in International Security

Previous Work Experience

• Freelance International Security Consultant 
• Operations Officer, The

I chose to attend UC Davis' MBA program because I was attracted by the small cohort size, high-quality faculty, and reputable UC name!

Student Leadership and Experience

• ASM Director of Health and Wellness
• Co-President: Marketing and Product Management Club
• IMP Capstone Project Team Lead

Previous Education

• Bachelors, Psychology, McGill University

Previous Work Experience

• Product Management Intern, ROS, Varian Medical Systems
• Project & Content Manager, In Social Inc.
• Public Relations Account Executive, 1Milk2Sugars Inc.

Fun Facts

• I enjoy traveling and have been to 21

The UC Davis Graduate School of Management develops its students' leadership based on "collaborative leadership." This motivated me to attend UC Davis, as this is how the Navy finds its success. The leadership skills I possess parallel that of this program and allow me to combine the two worlds, contributing to a program that mirrors a leadership style I believe in and practice. The pillars of my success and goals include refining and advancing my leadership techniques. The GSM encourages and inspires inclusive and positive leadership that promotes impactful change and personal growth.

Stud

I was excited to join the Food & Agriculture network at UC Davis, the country's foremost research university in this field.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Co-President, Food & Wine Leadership Club

Previous Education

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University

Previous Work Experience

• Business Development MBA Intern, advanced.farm
• Founder, Premium Herbal Products, LLC
• Product and Process Development Scientist, Kraft Heinz Company
• Chemical Engineer, Volochem
• Economic Consultant, Analysis Group

Three Fun Facts

• I play the violin and compose original music.
• One of

UC Davis GSM has a great faculty-to-student ratio with flexible course selection and the freedom to shape my MBA experience. I also appreciate the fact that the GSM teaches the philosophy of "be kind" to its graduate students; in a world of cut-throat competition and ruthless hearts, being kind is incredibly important and not many business schools teach their students how to be empathetic and compassionate to peers and the environment. 
 

Student Leadership and Experience

• President, GSM Finance Association
• Director of Finance, Associated Students of Management
• Member, Women in

When I decided to do my MBA, I wanted to choose a school with a good reputation, varied curriculum, and amazing faculty, preferably a small cohort size where I can collaborate, share and learn and have a strong alum network. UC Davis had all of it, and its closeness to Silicon Valley would allow me to explore my future professional goals. 

Student Leadership and Experience

• Member of Women in Leadership
• Member of Marketing and Product Management

Previous Degrees(s) and School(s)

• Master of Science, Building Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
• Bachelors, Architecture

The MBA program offered exactly what I was looking for in addition to the industry immersion opportunity.

Previous Education

• B.S. Managerial Economics, University of California, Davis

Previous Work Experience

• Sr. HR Business Partner, Bonterra Organic Estates

Fun Facts

• I  enjoy going to my local farmers' markets.
• I love food and look forward to trying new foods.
• I like checking out antique shops, and luckily there are plenty near me!

UC Davis is well-known as the epicenter of the food and agriculture technology start-up ecosystem. There are world-renowned researchers, institutes, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists all circling one another daily. So, when it came to decide on where I should go for my MBA, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management was my number one choice.

Student Leadership Experience 

• Project Lead for the next cohort of the partnership between the UC Davis GSM, the IIFH, and the Barnstorm Foundry 
• Co-President of the Food & Wine Leadership Club 
• Director of Finance for the Women in Leadership

I chose UC Davis' Graduate School of Management to pursue my MBA for their intense curriculum and Industry Immersion Programs. Between the course offerings, the level of professional educators, and location to the Silicon Valley, I felt UC Davis' Graduate School of Management would give me the necessary skills and tools needed to become a successful leader in my transition from the U.S. Army to the civilian workforce.

Student Leadership Experience

• Club Membership: Finance, Strategy Consulting

Previous Degree and School

• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration: Finance, Minor