First-gen alum builds career at EY in San Francisco
From first-gen student to senior associate at EY, Eduardo credits the UC Davis MPAc program for sharpening his skills, expanding his network and opening doors to Big Four success.
In Chile and New York: “My MBA took me into rooms I once thought were out of reach”
The Sacramento Part-Time MBA has opened international doors for Marisol Ibarra that she never imagined, taking her to Chile and New York. As a first-gen MBA student, she gained the tools, network and global perspective to thrive in global business—and strengthened her confidence as a leader.
Full-Time MBA alum Sodontuya Nerguidavaa’s journey as an international student from Mongolia to Wall Street seemed improbable—until the UC Davis community of fellow students, faculty, mentors and alumni helped her achieve her goals and land as a vice president at BNY in New York.
MBA empowers me to honor my Hmong heritage and create social impact
As the daughter of Hmong refugees who fled the Vietnam War to the U.S., Maikhou Thao embraces the opportunity to strengthen her cultural leadership and representation. At UC Davis, she is building the skills and network to drive meaningful change and empower future leaders.
“I was nervous starting the MPAc program, but my professors assured me that I belong here.”
MPAc student Juan Carlos Castro shares how the UC Davis MPAc program’s expert faculty, hands-on experience and personalized support helped him already land a role at Big 4 firm EY’s financial services operations tax team in San Francisco.
Plus, my three tips to help you succeed in corporate accounting
First-gen college student and MPAc alumna Shaneil McKenzie-Guyher shares how UC Davis' culture and curriculum helped her transition to the corporate world, empowering her to give back by mentoring young professionals.
Overcoming imposter syndrome to break barriers
From imposter syndrome to breaking barriers, Master of Management student Alexis Rangel, a first-gen student, shares her journey from communications to business, embracing diversity and becoming a stand-out peer leader.
Meet five inspiring UC Davis MSBA students who are redefining success as first-generation graduate students. Discover their journeys, motivations, and advice as they pave the way for future generations.
Employer tuition reimbursement benefits help make it possible
Balancing a demanding full-time job, parenting two boys alone, and pursuing an MBA seems impossible, but it can be done. Part-Time MBA Regina Saldana shares how she navigates this journey with the help of her employer’s tuition reimbursement benefits.