I chose to attend the UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time GSM program because of the notoriety of the STEM program and the flexibility to keep working while I earn my degree.

Professional Experience

• UC Davis Medical Center - Clinical Nurse II to Administrative Nurse I - Radiology
• Northern California Hospitals –  Clinical Travel Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
• Saint Agnes Medical Center – Clinical Nurse – Intensive Care Unit and Medical-Surgical-Oncology-Palliative Units

Education

• B.A. University of Missouri-Columbia
• B.S. Nursing, Bethel University

Student Leadership and Experience

• Dir

"I found my passion at UC Davis, and I'm sure you will, too. The Graduate School of Management is a magical place."

Professional Experience

• Financial analyst assistant, Hyde Park Investment Services

Education

• Bachelor of Science in management science, UC San Diego

Student Leadership and Experience

• UC Davis Graduate School of Management teaching assistant for MGT 170
• Davis Accounting Society Advisor

Fun Facts

• I'm a mini-schnauzer lover. In fact, I have two mini-schnauzers currently.
• I enjoy all outdoor activities.

"After spending many years in the industry before returning to school, I had almost forgotten what it was like to be around like-minded enthusiastic peers, all working towards the common goal of becoming skilled business analytics professionals. I have been a huge proponent of grad school for many years for this very reason but somehow didn’t end up pursuing it until now."

Professional Experience

• Senior Scientist, Risk Analytics at PayPal
• Data Scientist, Product Analytics at PayPal
• Business Analyst, Amazon

Education

• Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

"I chose the UC Davis Graduate School of Management because of its interesting courses in technology management, reputed faculty, robust alumni network, and my desire to make an impact in the Bay Area IT industry."

Professional Experience

• Information technology professional with 15 years of experience working across the United States, India, and United Kingdom.
• Female entrepreneur in small scale business for five years.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Member of the Women in Leadership (WiL) and Product Management clubs at the Graduate School of Management 
• Awarded Women in

"As I reflect on my time at the GSM, it’s become clear—no matter what happiness means to you, you can find fulfilment at UC Davis. An MBA is worth more professionally if, in addition to establishing an academic foundation, you’re able to 'get stuff done.' That could be through community engagement, partnerships or co-curriculars. It all pays off."

Professional Experience

• Partner Manager, Pinterest
• Client Executive, Drury Porter Novelli (Omnicom)
• Food and Agribusiness consultant, Farrelly & Mitchell Business Consultants

Education

• MSc, digital marketing strategy, Trinity College

"My time at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management has been an incredible opportunity to network with different industries in ways I never would have experienced elsewhere. My knowledge has expanded and given me new hope for the future!"

Professional Experience

• 17 years in grocery retail
• 12 years as a director of store operations in various facilities across Southern Oregon and San Diego, California

Education

• BS in business management specializing in organizational leadership and HR/organizational development from Colorado State University—global campus

Student Leadership and

"Being a member of the Bay Area Part-Time MBA program at UC Davis allowed me to gain business knowledge on Saturday and apply it right back at work on Monday."

Professional Experience

• International Expansion Research Manager, Manscaped
• Export Operations and Project Manager, Torani

Education

• B.A. in Psychology, University of California at Los Angeles

Student Leadership and Experience

• Vice President of External Affairs, UC Davis Graduate School of Management Bay Area Program
• BCorp Leadership Development Day Committee, BCorp Local Bay Area

Fun Facts

• I self-taught myself to

"I'm a proud double Aggie! UC Davis was an amazing experience as a 17-year-old undergraduate and when I came back for my MBA it was even better. The community and camaraderie at UC Davis are like none other!"

Education

• B.A. in Religious Studies and Psychology, UC Davis

Professional Experience

• Chief Investment Officer, GNP Capital Partners

Student Leadership and Experience

• Treasurer, GSM Student Association
• Vice President, Women In Leadership-Sacramento
• Membership Co-Chair, UC Davis Healthcare Council

Fun Facts

• I am a black belt in Shotokan Karate.
• Passionate reader—it's

Professional Experience

• Business Finance Analyst, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
• Business Finance Analyst, Associate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
• Founder and CEO, Mikeocustoms
• Analyst, HireMojo, Inc.
• Sanctions Filtering Associate, Standard Chartered Bank

Education

• BBA, Finance, Georgia State University
• MBA, UC Davis Graduate School of Management

"The UC Davis GSM experience has been a very enriching opportunity to grow professionally, academically, and personally. I'm very grateful to have met and worked with many GSM staff, faculty, and students across different GSM programs."

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and East Asian Studies, UC Davis

Work Experience

·         Assistant Vice President, The Surplus Line Association of California

·         Insurance Analyst Manager, The Surplus Line Association of California

·         Data Analyst, The Surplus Line Association of California

Student Leadership and

Professional Experience

• Office Manager, Rai Brothers Farming
• Loan Officer, Farm Credit West 
• Banker, Umpqua Bank

Education

• B.S. in Managerial Economics with an emphasis in Agricultural Economics, UC Davis 

Student Leadership and Experience

• Director, Capital Connections
• Cross Campus Liaison, Women in Leadership
• Collaborative Leadership Program

Fun Facts

• I won the first-ever UC Davis Food and Ag. Case Competition.