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

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

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

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

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

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

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