Eza Dsouza MBA 24
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Eza Dsouza MBA 24

UC Davis made it convenient for someone working full-time to pursue an MBA through the hybrid curriculum. 
I networked with the MBA program alums and students, I found them to be a fun and down-to-earth group of people and I loved what they had to say about their experience. 

UC Davis offers an industry immersion program in Sustainability, which I was interested in. 

Professional Experience

  • VP, Product Development, Technology, Ygrene Energy Fund
  • Director, Product Management, Technology, Citadel Hedge Fund
  • Executive Director, Global Product Strategy, Strategy, Instinet
  • VP, Technology
Paymon Sohirad MBA 24
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Paymon Sohirad MBA 24

I chose UC Davis because their commitment to diversity mirrors my own, and because of the opportunity to work under many professors who understand what it takes to be successful in the high growth and ever-changing landscape we see in Silicon Valley. I strongly believe that when people from different backgrounds and experiences come together, then it fosters new ways of thinking which gradually leads to more innovation. The GSM here at UC Davis feels the same way and that is why it was an easy choice to come back to Davis!

Professional Experience

  • Customer Experience, Found Inc.
  • Business
Gracia Liunita MBA 25
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Gracia Liunita MBA 25

At first, I was worried to join the MBA program at UC Davis, thinking I may not be good enough for the program. When I attended one of UC Davis' admission information sessions for prospective students, I met virtually with the ambassador who is very helpful and encourages me to apply and points out all the highlights at UC Davis. So I begin my application process, and everyone is really helpful and friendly; which really reflect the culture at UC Davis.

Since being a student at UC Davis, I started to be more confident in the program and I really enjoy the culture here. I learned a lot at

Nandeep Nagarkar MBA 25
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Nandeep Nagarkar MBA 25

I researched a few local, including some higher-ranked universities. The UC Davis STEM MBA offers a unique, well-rounded, and excellent cross-industry immersive experience, enabling me with a cutting-edge global positioning, especially among Bay Area companies. The San Ramon location was more convenient than Berkeley or San Francisco. Furthermore, I liked the overall experience I got from the student ambassadors, the world-class faculty, and the admissions team and attending some sample classes.

Professional Experience

  • Director of Data Integration and Applications - Alameda Alliance for
David Lu MBA 24
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David Lu MBA 24

While shortlisting business schools, proximity to the bay area, tech focus and a strong community were my key criteria. When talking to students, alumni and admissions, I felt a sense of warmth and belonging. UC Davis GSM’s distinctive culture stood out as the clear differentiator! UC Davis GSM is one of the few business schools that lives by its defining principles. I knew that at UC Davis GSM I would find accomplished yet humble and supportive peers and a welcoming community.

Professional Experience

  • Project Manager
  • Senior Business Data Analyst

Student Leadership and Experience

  • UC
Anuja Gupta MBA 24
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Anuja Gupta MBA 24

I choose UC Davis for its diverse community, hybrid instructional approach, and flexibility to personalize the program to align with my career goals. What stood out to me most was its close-knit and collaborative cohort size and hands-on faculty. 

Professional Experience

  • Product Manager, Cisco
  • Content Marketing and Social Media Manager, Fragomen 
  • Marketing Manager. Theos Medical Systems

Student Leadership and Experience

  • UC Davis GSM Bay Area Student Ambassador

Previous Degree and School

  • M.S.in Mass Communications, San Jose State University

Fun Facts

  • I enjoy baking and
Anissa Ramos MBA 24
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Anissa Ramos MBA 24

I chose UC Davis because of the smaller class sizes for personalized learning, world-class professors, endless networking opportunities, and career resources. Outside of the classroom, UC Davis also offers one-of-a-kind leadership opportunities and hands-on experiences with industry leaders that I truly believe will help me advance personally and professionally. 

Professional Experience

  • Commercial Banking Associate, Citi
  • Financial Analyst, The Surplus Line Association of CA
  • Senior Data Analyst, The Surplus Line Association of CA

Student Leadership and Experience

  • UC Davis GSM Bay
Dani Jordan MBA 24
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Dani Jordan MBA 24

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Ambassador

When looking at MBA programs, I was drawn to the sense of community amongst the students and faculty at UC Davis. After attending a class visit, I knew it was the right program for me. The hybrid model that the Sacramento Part-Time Program has adopted creates the perfect balance of being able to manage my career by having virtual classes on weeknights but still getting the in-person experience with our Saturday classes. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Vice President of Internal Affairs
  • GSM Student Association Sacramento (GSMSA) MBA Student Ambassador

Previous Degree and University

Cievia Xiong MPAc 23
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Cievia Xiong MPAc 23

I believe the success of all individuals rests on the power of mentorship and their work ethic. I chose UC Davis because I knew the program would support me with empathy and care to reach my goals and aspirations. The MPAc program is equipped with renowned professors and an academically rigorous curriculum that challenges me. As a first-generation graduate student, I hope to inspire more students to be resilient and overcome challenges to obtain their goals. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Event Coordinator, WellCat Safe Place, CSU Chico
  • Paralegal Intern, Office of Title IX, CSU
Nish Kumar MBA 25
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Nish Kumar MBA 25

The people I met in the program while researching the school were very friendly and helpful. The feedback on the program was great. I also attended a biotechnology immersion class and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a no-brainer after that. 

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Product Management
  • Biotechnology

Previous Degrees(s) and School(s)

  • Masters in Biotechnology, Pennsylvania State University 

Previous Work Experience

  • Senior Global Product Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories 

Fun Facts

  • I am a cat and dog person! (love animals)
  • I love traveling, and the next dream place I want
Payton Marcu MBA 25
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Payton Marcu MBA 25

I chose UC Davis for its academic and professional excellence. As a globally ranked part-time MBA program with opportunities for industry immersion, I can gain the skills I need to further my career, while continuing to work and build my professional portfolio.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • GSMSA member
  • Women in Leadership Club member
  • AggieSpeak Club member

Previous Degrees(s) and School(s)

  • B.A Business Management Economics, UC Santa Cruz

Previous Work Experience

  • Finance Budget Analyst, California Department of Finance

Fun Facts

  • I have family in Romania and
Spencer Kidder MPAc 23
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Spencer Kidder MPAc 23

Choosing UC Davis was a no brainer for me. Throughout my undergraduate experiences here at Davis, I grew to love the campus and all of my professors and mentors I met along the way. Going through the managerial economics degree, I was able to find my passion in accounting and knew it was something I wanted to continue to pursue.

This campus has been my home over the past few years and having that connection with many in the community and being able to build strong relationships with numerous professionals within my field is very rewarding. I also believe that the MPAc is what will allow me

Dinora Benites MBA 24
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Dinora Benites MBA 24

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!
Emily Chang MPAc 23
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Emily Chang MPAc 23

I chose UC Davis because I want to work in Bay Area, expand my networks, and be close to my family.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Financial Senator at the Associated Student of the University of Oregon
  • Co-President of Taiwanese Student Association
  • Event and Budget Coordinator of International Student Orientation
  • Co-Director of International Peer Mentor Program

Previous Education

  • B.S. in Accounting, University of Oregon

Fun Facts

  • I bake to destress.
  • I dance when no one is watching.
  • I talked to myself to practice my English when I was a kid.
Bruce Ye MPAc 23
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Bruce Ye MPAc 23

Pursuing an MPAc degree at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management was one of the best choices I've ever made. As an international student, the MPAc prepared me for a US accounting career and laid the foundation for my future career as a CPA. I also enjoyed post-pandemic school life, being able to meet professors face-to-face and build real friendships with my classmates.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Secretary, General of Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA), Ohlone College

Previous Education

  • B.A. in Economics, University of California, San Diego

Previous Work

JoAnne Yonemura MPAc 23
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JoAnne Yonemura MPAc 23

I believe that a person can reinvent themselves at any stage of their life and the MPAc program is helping me do just that. With such a highly respected staff of educators and lecturers at a world-renowned school, I couldn’t hope for better mentors or community of like-minded individuals to prepare me for my new career. The MPAc program is a great place to fortify your accounting knowledge base as well as meet life-long friends.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • President, MPAc Student Government 2022-2023

Previous Education

  • B.S. Criminal Justice, California State University
Yifan Zou MPAc 23
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Yifan Zou MPAc 23

I used to live on the east coast of U.S. and when my fiancé decided to move to the west coast I did a lot of searching for west coast universities. Among so many schools, UC Davis quickly caught my eye. I had a few good friends who had graduated from UC Davis, so I learned about the MPAc program from talking to them. UC Davis is in a great location and has very good job opportunities. Besides, the small class sizes make me feel safe since the professors pay attention to each student.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Fencing Club at Rutgers University 
  • Skills development program at
Angelina Cayabyab MBA 24
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Angelina Cayabyab MBA 24

The general UC Davis community is very friendly. This institution is a cultural fit for me. UC Davis is an LGBTQ+-friendly institution. Most of my queer friends from high school went here for undergrad. They’ve said really good things about this school. Additionally, my scholarship and my program’s prestige are also why I decided to attend. 

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Student Leadership Experience Healthcare Council Becoming a Changemaker Women in Leadership (WiL) GSM Pride Network Previous Degree(s) and School(s) Honors - Bachelor's, Health Administration/Quality Management - CSUN Honor
Shaneil Mckenzie MPAc 23
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Shaneil Mckenzie MPAc 23

From tackling real-world challenges with distinguished professors and collaborating with peers to produce meaningful solutions, this academic expansion is pivotal to remain valuable and avoid stagnation when professional advancement in my career becomes probable.

Professional Experience

  • Financial Analyst, Eli Lilly and Company
    • Streamlined divisional financial data input for the Consolidated Financial Statements, presented financial impacts of highly confidential journal entries to CFO and Directors and assisted in earnings release preparation.
  • Manufacturing Finance Intern, Eli
Esther Muriithi MBA 24
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Esther Muriithi MBA 24

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

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