Student Ambassador | UC Davis Graduate School of Management

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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

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

Lisa Hornick MBA 23

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Lisa Hornick MBA 23

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Ambassador

Professional Experience

Optometrist and Consultant, Stanford Ranch Optometry, Rocklin, CA

Student Leadership and Experience

Healthcare Council Co-president, GSMSA Advisor, SAC MBA Student Ambassador, Keller Pathway Fellow 2022-2023, Women in Leadership Member

Previous Degree and University Attended

Doctorate in Optometry, Southern California College of Optometry; Bachelors in Biology, State University of New York at Albany

Why did you choose UC Davis?

I chose UC Davis because of its outstanding reputation. Many of my friends have attended UC Davis and they spoke of the

Ronak Patel MBA 23

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Ronak Patel MBA 23

Ambassador

I choose UC Davis because it offers diverse and inclusive community, world-class educational experience and the industry insights. I am lucky to be a part of UC Davis community.

Professional Experience

Senior Systems Architect, IP architecture and design, T-Mobile USA. Drive innovative network technology initiatives to meet business requirements by creating scalable, reliable, and cost-effective networks.

Student Leadership and Experience

Member of UC Davis Bay Area Ambassador Program (BAAP)

Previous Degree and School

Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Daniel Skipp MBA 23

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Daniel Skipp MBA 23

Ambassador

I got my bachelor’s degree at UC Davis and really loved the camaraderie throughout my college experience. When I was considering programs for my MBA, the strong sense of community came back when speaking with current students and staff. I want to continue to pass on this Aggie pride to the incoming students. Go Aggies!

Professional Experience

Key Account Manager, Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Account Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Microbiology and Bioassay Associate / Analyst, Genentech

Student Leadership and Experience

UC Davis GSM Bay Area Student Ambassador
UC Davis GSM Bay Area

Brijesh Patel MBA 23

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Brijesh Patel MBA 23

Vice President

I chose UC Davis because of the diversity of opportunities. The school's large size allowed me the chance to find causes that interested me and get involved in various clubs. I knew I wanted to meet many types of people and have a range of experiences to broaden my knowledge and perspective and become a more well-rounded person. I was also interested in the quality of professors available at UC Davis. I met some of the most prominent leaders in the field through taking courses, attending seminars, and networking through the department.

Professional Experience

Engineering Program Manager