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 .

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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