Gordon Chang MBA 23
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Gordon Chang MBA 23

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With my goal of moving into the agricultural industry, UC Davis has the world-class resources, connections and professors that will allow me to succeed.

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Student Leadership Experience President, Senior Vice President, Chancellor, Delta Sigma Pi, Santa Clara University Co-Chair, Asian-Pacific Islander Student Union, Santa Clara University Club Membership: Food and Wine Club, UC Davis Previous Degree(s) and School(s) Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Marketing, Santa Clara University Previous Work Experience Executive Recruiter, Frederickson Partners Fun Facts
Zichun Wang MBA 23
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Zichun Wang MBA 23

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My goal is in the food-restaurant industry. UCD has the most resources, connections, and opportunities to help me achieve my goal. 

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Student Leadership Experience UCR CSSA: Director of Activity Department Previous Degree(s) and School(s)

University of California, Riverside. Business Analytic & Economic

Previous Work Experience Co-Founder and Investor, Shogun Restaurant Campus Ambassador, Overseas Student Service Corp Business Analytic & Marketing, IBM Sale Associate, HaiMa Automobile Company Part Time Assistant, Goldman Sachs Fun Facts I have been doing
Robert VanDenburgh MBA 23
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Robert VanDenburgh MBA 23

Director of Veteran Success

The reason I chose UC Davis primarily for the unique immersion courses and professional certificate programs. The immersion programs help integrate business professionals into different science fields to help solve tomorrow's issues including Biotech, Agtech, Renewable energy and CFO for technology. In addition, finishing school with a professional certificate, for example PMP, CFA1 or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt will help you be successful in the market and help separate you from your competition.  Also the gym in the arc is really nice.

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Shreyanshi Khanna MBA 23
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Shreyanshi Khanna MBA 23

Director of Yield Management

The UC Davis MBA is among the top public business schools in the country. The faculty is known to be world class and a small cohort size was an added benefit to make the most of the personalized learning experience. The health care affiliation of the university is really strong with some groundbreaking advancements in the healthtech industry, due to its geographical location, medical campus and alumni. All of which drew me towards selecting UC Davis for the MBA program. I wanted to go to a university where I could best leverage my past health care experience and share a vision towards

Mahir Kumar Singh MBA 23
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Mahir Kumar Singh MBA 23

Director of Communications

I chose UC Davis because it is a top ranking MBA program located near the Bay Area, with access to the tech industry. The STEM certification and small cohort size were also factors that were appealing to me.

Linkedin Profile Student Leadership Experience Club Membership: Marketing and Product Management, Food and Wine Club, Net Impact Previous Degree(s) and School(s) Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from The University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Previous Work Experience Core Member, Founding Team at iSON Healthcare (2019-2021) Assistant Manager, Marketing and
Satinder Bhatti MBA 23
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Satinder Bhatti MBA 23

Assistant Director of Outreach

In midst of applying to MBA schools, UC Davis stood out because of its persistence on collaboration. And then I read a lot about diversity and inclusion. Furthermore, multiculturalism that is here in California, especially in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley also impacted my decision. When I talk about multiculturalism, I don't just mean diversity in ethnicities, but also about diversity in what's being offered at the university alongside the MBA program. My interest was in Data Analytics. I didn’t want to do a dual degree in computer science and MBA, but just concentration in Data analytics and

Feng Liu MBA 23
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Feng Liu MBA 23

Director of Outreach

Top ranking MBA program & school, with personally preferred location (west coast, tech environment). Small class size is a plus for me too.

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Student Leadership Experience Club Membership: Marketing and Product Management, Food and Wine Club, GSM Pride Network Previous Degree(s) and School(s) BBA, Zhejiang Gongshang University, China Fun Facts Marathon runner. Passionate meditation beginner. Have watched Modern Family (11 seasons)10+ times, and still counting.
Cindy Liu MBA 23
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Cindy Liu MBA 23

Assistant Director

I was surprised by the amount of information available to the public on the UC Davis GSM website when I was researching MBA programs. All admission teams, career development teams, and student ambassadors were available to me when I needed to decide. Also, I was able to look into the historical offering courses instead of just course titles. When I chose to join UC Davis, I was confident about the academic aspects, the career resources, and the cultural diversity.

Previous Degree(s) and School(s)

  • Earth System Science - UC Irvine

Previous Work Experience

  • Co-Founder, XIXIXI
  • Patient
Mandy Leiter MBA 23
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Mandy Leiter MBA 23

Director

I chose UC Davis because I wanted an MBA program with clear geographic access and strong alumni associations to the tech industry, a sincere focus on leadership development, and a strong community atmosphere. The MBA program at UC Davis provides numerous opportunities to be challenged and succeed alongside a diverse group of peers and with the support from world-class professors and deeply connected program leaders. The GSM culture is constantly reinforced through targeted career development workshops and collaborative peer work and interactions. My decision to come to UC Davis has set me on a

Tiffany Tran MPAc 22
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Tiffany Tran MPAc 22

MPAc Ambassador

I chose UC Davis's Graduate School of Management not only for the skills and knowledge I would be able to obtain from the MPAc program, but also for the amazing faculty. Throughout my application process and even afterwards, I was always welcomed with opened arms and not once did I feel like I couldn't reach out to the staff. The sense of community and family at the GSM is honestly so genuine; everyone has so much love and kindness to give.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • MPAc Ambassador Program at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Previous Degree

  • Bachelors in business

Dainah Kilburn MPAc 22
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Dainah Kilburn MPAc 22

MPAc Ambassador

Student Leadership and Experience

  • MPAc Ambassador Program at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.
  • MPAC Student Leader- UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Previous Degree

  • B.A in accounting, minor in logistics and international trade analytics, University of the District of Columbia.

Previous Work Experience

  • Deloitte Touché LLC- Analyzed financial data and assisted in the creation of financial statements and reports and examined the company’s accounts.
  • Academic Advisor- Assisted students with decisions related to course scheduling and course selection.

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Brianna Dean-Sysum MPAc 22
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Brianna Dean-Sysum MPAc 22

MPAc Ambassador

I joined the UC Davis Graduate School of Management to further my education in accounting to allow me to be prepared for the workforce and to be able to open different career choices for wherever my path may bring me. Coming from a family of immigrants it is important to myself and them that I continue to learn more of what I am passionate about and serve as a model to demonstrate the success that comes through hard work in higher education. Being a part of the GSM has allowed me to meet so many people from diverse backgrounds and feel a part of a family due to the positive, helping

Madhur Singh MPAc 22
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Madhur Singh MPAc 22

MPAc Ambassador

The MPAc program has not only prepared me for professional advancement but it has also given me a close-knit community that I know I can always count on. MPAC’s dedication to its students is remarkable and I am so lucky to be a part of a program that truly cares about each and every one of its students.

Previous Degree

  • B.A. in economics and B.A. in psychology, minor in communication studies, University of California, Davis.

Previous Work Experience

  • Accounting Intern: Drove forecast accuracy & improved resource allocation by providing variance analysis and metric reporting for
Michelle Nguyen MPAc 22
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Michelle Nguyen MPAc 22

MPAc Ambassador

Coming from a non-accounting background, I felt it was important for me to join an MPAc program that would guide me towards my goals. At UC Davis, I’ve met incredible professors, mentors, and classmates who have all equipped me with the skills necessary to be successful in launching my career.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • MPAc Ambassador at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.
  • Member of the Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society.

Previous Degree

  • B.S. in biology, University of San Francisco.

Previous Work Experience

  • Physical Therapy Assistant at Laguna Honda
Ziyan Xu MPAc 22
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Ziyan Xu MPAc 22

MPAc Ambassador

Pursuing my MPAc degree at UC Davis, I value the strong faculty and collaborative environment. The program’s size fosters connections with peers and faculty, building a solid foundation for a career in accounting.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Advisor, Davis Accounting Society (DAS) at UC Davis.
  • Execution Team Leader, Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, non-profit.

Previous Degree

  • B.A. in management science, University of California, San Diego.

Previous Work Experience

  • Financial Analyst Assistant – assist in the leverage buyout project and prepare executive summaries.
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Jenny Wang MPAc 22
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Jenny Wang MPAc 22

MPAc Ambassador

What inspires me to keep going is my future. By building a strong connection with distinguished staff members and motivated students, I have gained professional knowledge and technical skills that prepared me for the CPA exam and career development. UC Davis MPAc program truly helped me build a bright and hopeful future.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Vice President of Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) - Portland State University.
  • Senator of Residence Hall Association - Oklahoma State University.

Previous Degree

  • B.A. in accounting, Portland State University.

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Lucia Saldivar MBA 23
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Lucia Saldivar MBA 23

Sacramento Part-Time MBA

I chose UC Davis because of the tight-knit community, the access to an incredible network in Northern California, and because the program allowed me the flexibility that I needed.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Women in Leadership
  • Latinx Student Association

Previous Degrees(s) and School(s)

  • Bachelors, Political Science, Barnard College of Columbia University

Professional Experience

  • Legislative Director, California State Assembly
  • Sacramento Metro EDGE member

Fun Facts

  • I have been a vegetarian for 19 years.
  • I have a rescue cat named Milo.
  • I am a beer enthusiast.
Marian Sterk MBA 24
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Marian Sterk MBA 24

Sacramento Part-Time MBA

I chose UC Davis because of its reputation, local impact, and broad selection of classes.

Student Leadership and Experience Women in Leadership Previous Degrees(s) and School(s) B.S., Integrated Marketing Communications, San Diego State University Professional Experience Owner and Small Business Consultant, ADITUM Consulting Sacramento Metro EDGE member Fun Facts I have 180 recreational skydives in my logbook. I have camped in 10-degree weather, but I don't want to do it again. I named my dog Pistol Annie after my favorite band.

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Ghazanfar Alvi MBA 24
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Ghazanfar Alvi MBA 24

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Ambassador

I received my bachelor's from UCD and it was a great experience. While looking for a school to get my MBA, UC Davis was really helpful and caring during the process which led me to choose UC Davis.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Vice President, IEEE (2015-16)

Previous Degree and University Attended

  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, UC Davis

Professional Experience

  • Systems Engineer 1, Tesco Controls Inc (2019- present)

Fun Facts

  • I am an avid hiker.
  • I regularly play cricket and I have been part of an Executive Committee for Cricket in the greater Sacramento area for the past
Leticia Garay MBA 24
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Leticia Garay MBA 24

Though I came to UC Davis for its beautiful campus, I stayed because of the beautifully-collaborative and uplifting community. I’m thankful to be an Aggie through and through because this community continues to foster my professional and personal growth.

Professional Experience

  • UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions Associate Director of Transfer Evaluation
  • UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions Assistant Director
  • Jobtrees.com Marketing & Communications Intern
  • MetroEdge Communications Lead

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minor in Human Development, UC Davis, 2015
  • MBA