Marisol Ibarra MBA 26
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Marisol Ibarra MBA 26

I chose the UC Davis Sacramento Part-Time MBA program due to the campus being a strategic advantage, positioned at the nexus of politics and economics.

The program offers an unparalleled environment to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. This alignment with my goal of bridging policy and business, combined with the school's strong reputation, convinced me that the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is the perfect partner for my MBA journey.

Student Leadership and Experience Host of Here Comes the Sun podcast  Previous Education B.A. in Political Science, Cal Poly
Samhitha Upadhya MBA 24
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Samhitha Upadhya MBA 24

UC Davis is a good management school and also its presence in Bay Area helps me with commute. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • GSMSA-BA
  • Net Impact
  • Davis Consulting Club

Previous Education

  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering

Previous Work Experience

  • Bank of America

Fun Facts

  • I love traveling with my family.
  • I love to grow my own food.
  • I love reading books.
Mansi Saxena MBA 25
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Mansi Saxena MBA 25

While UC Davis location proximity helps Bay Area residents, its hybrid delivery and culture provide flexibility in multiple ways.

The small cohort size feels intimate and discussion with professors is very enlightening. I feel UC Davis is a clear winner when it comes to holistic learning and industry immersion programs where everyone can find their footing. I hope to share the university culture with prospective students by being a Student Ambassador.

Professional Experience

  • Business Manager, Customer Experience, Cisco

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Director of Professional and
Milin Singh Khunkhun MBA 24
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Milin Singh Khunkhun MBA 24

I chose UC Davis for the many opportunities in Food & Agriculture. Also, I love living in the City of Davis since undergrad. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Assistant Director, UC Davis GSM Ambassadors

Previous Education

  • Bachelors, Managerial Economics, UC Davis

Previous Work Experience

  • Customer Success Specialist, Truffle Shuffle 
  • Social Media & Communications Intern, UC Davis Undergraduate Education 

Fun Facts

  • I love cooking and baking. Plan to make it my profession.
  • Born & raised in the Bay Area. Go Warriors! 
  • I’m a proud Disney adult .
Ayush Srivastava MBA 24
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Ayush Srivastava MBA 24

I chose UC Davis because of the access to world-class premium faculty, a small cohort, a great location, and a strong alum network.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Product Management & Marketing Club
  • Data Analytics Club

Previous Education

  • B.Tech. in Information Technology (Honors), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Previous Work Experience

  • Software Design Engineer 3, Paypal
  • Product & Strategy Consultant, Impact Consulting 
  • Technical Consultant (5G and Telecom), Reliance Jio

Fun Facts

  • I love binge-watching gritty thriller TV shows! 
  • I read all 7 of the Harry
Christine Nguyen MBA 23
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Christine Nguyen MBA 23

The UC Davis program has prepared me to become the best leader I can be by teaching me how to address real-world challenges while increasing my exposure to diverse perspectives on global, social, and business issues by collaborating with those from different backgrounds and experiences.

I found out about the UC Davis program through the Bay Area Ambassador Program and I now want to give back to other students through my own personal experiences. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Bay Area Part-Time MBA Program, Bay Area Ambassador Program

Previous Education

  • MBA Candidate, UC Davis
Maile Kahn MBA 24
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Maile Kahn MBA 24

Choosing to do my MBA at UC Davis seemed like an obvious choice to me, for the ties to the food and ag industry. I am also a Davis alumni with an undergraduate degree in Food Science and Technology. UCD opened so many career doors for me the first time around that it was the only program I applied for my masters.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Food Science and Technology Club
  • Brewing and Distilling Club
  • DEVO

Previous Education

  • Food Science and Technology B.S., UC Davis
  • Culinary Arts A.S, Cuesta College
  • Baking Science A.S, Cuesta College

Previous Work Experience

  • Marketing
Yash Asthana MBA 24
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Yash Asthana MBA 24

Setting an example of leading by doing, Graduate School of Management at UC Davis provides the optimal mix of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

The MBA program ensures an immersive and transformative experience that could be tailored to suit varying interests and backgrounds. At the heart of it is the diverse and welcoming community that motivates one to participate, collaborate and achieve together. Witnessing the implementation of groundbreaking sustainable solutions at campus, I found UC Davis my answer to a better tomorrow.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Net Impact
Zachary Wardle MBA 24
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Zachary Wardle MBA 24

I chose UC Davis to be near the phenomenal Food/Agriculture/Environmental science programs that exist here. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Food and Wine Leadership Club

Previous Education

  • Bachelor's in Environmental Studies, Oberlin College

Previous Work Experience

  • Chef, Butcher, General Manager

Fun Facts

  • I enjoy traveling and I've been to 11 countries so far.
  • I love making sausages and cured/smoked meats.
  • I have hitchhiked across the U.S. 
Josue Robles MBA 24
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Josue Robles MBA 24

As a first-gen student, I had this belief that achieving my bachelor's was enough of an accomplishment for me. Although, seeing my family (Rita and Maria) and friends pursue their degrees in higher education, that motivated me to want to do the same. After countless hours researching different schools, I knew that UC Davis was my first choice.

What stood out to me the most about the GSM was its close-knit community and focus on collaboration. Those are both important factors that align with where I saw myself being the most successful at for my MBA. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Cl
Vaibhav Kumar MBA 24
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Vaibhav Kumar MBA 24

The depth of research work and contributions to the industry from many professors in GSM are the primary reasons I chose the University of California, Davis. I love how the curriculum is designed around gaining practical hands-on experience even before we join the industry.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Davis Consulting Club

Previous Education

  • Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

Previous Work Experience

  • Consultant – Business Strategy & Operations
  • Business Analyst – Logistics Startup

Fun Facts

  • Enjoy playing tennis & polo.
  • Have watched all the movies by Quentin
Galih Setiawan MBA 24
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Galih Setiawan MBA 24

As an aspiring entrepreneur, I knew an MBA was essential for my goals. UC Davis stood out to me because of its comprehensive program and the invaluable opportunity to network with a diverse group of people. These connections are crucial for building a solid foundation for my future career, making UC Davis the perfect fit.

One of the things that immediately drew me to UC Davis was the opportunity to network with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. This was especially appealing to me as I believed these connections would be vital in building a solid foundation for my future

Akshaj Aravind Raghavi MBA 24
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Akshaj Aravind Raghavi MBA 24

The unique selling point of the UC Davis MBA is its close-knit community. Though the cohort size is small, at the Graduate School of Management, the alumni connections are impeccable. Everybody strives to give back to the community and the energy is infectious. This sense of community has been bolstered during my time at the GSM. 

Further, UC Davis attracts some of the best talent and ensures great diversity in the cohort. It is wonderful to work with people from different walks of life, imbibing diverse perspectives and succeeding together. 

Finally, the essence of a college town is

Yuval Braeman MBA 24
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Yuval Braeman MBA 24

Director of Yield Management

I grew up in Davis and never thought I would attend UC Davis. But when I started researching graduate schools, I loved that the GSM offered a small, close-knit community in my hometown. As I've grown older, I've learned to appreciate more the town, way of life here, and the incredible amount of food and agriculture industry that we have in the area.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Director of Yield Management for the ambassador program
  • Applied for Academic Liaison to the ASM board

Previous Education

  • Dual bachelor's degree in psychology and linguistics from Hebrew University of
Tess Sussman MBA 24
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Tess Sussman MBA 24

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
Tejas Patil MBA 25
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Tejas Patil MBA 25

The Bay Area MBA is an opportunity to grow my career in the software industry by learning effective leadership tools that will enable me to be a successful people leader in the future. Meeting other current and future leaders in the Bay Area community will help establish a network that will further growth in the community. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • BAAP
  • GSM Finance
  • GSMSA
  • GSM Product Management

Previous Education

  • Bachelor in Computer Engineering, Carleton University

Previous Work Experience

  • Lead Product Quality Analyst, Mobile e-Commerce Department, Sam's Club
Sofia Cornejo MBA 25
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Sofia Cornejo MBA 25

UC Davis has created a program that truly works with the working professional. I have also appreciated the sense of community built and the sense of community I felt when I was hosted by a student ambassador. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Sacramento Part-Time MBA Student Ambassador

Previous Education

  • BA, Political Science, Ashford University

Previous Work Experience

  • Payroll Supervisor, Payroll, Twin Rivers Unified School District

Fun Facts

  • I enjoy being outdoors - mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, etc.
  • I have the cutest pitbull named Mochi.
  • I enjoy attending
Kathy Truong MBA 24
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Kathy Truong MBA 24

A UC Davis alumna had advocated for the UC Davis MBA program. Her experiences and support had encouraged me to apply.

The staff at UC Davis were very welcoming and informative. While in the MBA program, I continue to receive continuous support from my peers, professor, and staff. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • BAAP

Previous Education

  • San Jose State University, B.S. in Biological Sciences, concentration in Molecular Biology 

Previous Work Experience

  • Production Specialist 

Fun Facts

  • I enjoy traveling. 
  • I am good at baking, but not at cooking.
  • I love my pet Corgi named
Brittany Sagaro MBA 24
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Brittany Sagaro MBA 24

I choose UC Davis for the community and opportunities that it offers. UC Davis GSM has given me the resources and flexibility to be successful in my professional and personal goals. The staff, instructors, and students are very accessible and willing to assist inside and outside of the classroom. Being an Ambassador has allowed me to give back to other students and prospective students by echoing the GSM culture.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Women in Leadership - Bay Area (WiLBA)
  • Student Association - Bay Area (GSMSA BA)
  • Bay Area Ambassador Program (BAAP)

Previous Education

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! 

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, French & Spanish, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Student Leadership and Experience

  • President, GSM Student Association Sacramento (GSMSA)
  • MBA Student Ambassador
  • Student Club Memberships: Women in Leadership, Finance Association, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Association, Marketing & Product Management Club, Healthcare Council, Net Impact Club
  • Founder, GSM Disc Golf Club