Student Ambassador | UC Davis Graduate School of Management

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Harini Kumar MBA 22

Online MBA Ambassador

"There is so much truth to the saying “strength in numbers”! The WhatsApp groups and multitude of channels that our classmates communicate through make this experience that much better. It is great to go through the best and toughest times in the program with these many people by my side!"

Education

B.S., Cognitive Science, UC Santa Cruz

Experience

Research analyst, Real Capital Analytics
Co-founder, Brain Scanology

Student Leadership and Experience

Online MBA ambassador, UC Davis

Fun Facts

I was a senior in college at age 19!
I’ve played piano for 19 years.

Juanita Dion-Chiang MBA 22

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Juanita Dion-Chiang MBA 22

Online MBA Ambassador

“If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied.” — Alfred Nobel

Education

M.S., Electrical Engineering, Michigan State University

Experience

Global Product Lead, a stealth startup in AI/ML technology & business solutions
Senior Technical Program Manager, IBM
Software Engineer, IBM

Student Leadership and Experience

Student ambassador, UC Davis

Fun Facts

I must have been a polar bear in my previous life because my optimal weather temperature is 57 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sasha Novikov MBA 23

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Sasha Novikov MBA 23

Online MBA Ambassador

"It's awesome to see how useful every course is in my day-to-day work! Every professor is so highly engaged and brilliant and my fellow classmates are fascinating people. I look forward to attending class every week. Having the flexibility of an online program is wonderful, and because MBA@UCDavis was designed to be online, there is very little "clunkiness." The LMS is fantastic, the course material is engaging, and it's a perfect mix of challenging/rigorous material that you know is preparing you for real life situations—but is still comprehensible and fun."

Education

B.A., American

Sarah Mudgett MBA 23

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Sarah Mudgett MBA 23

Online MBA Ambassador

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats

Education

B.S., Agribusiness, California Polytechnic State University

Experience

Territory Sales Representative, Almirall
Territory Sales Manager, Genova Diagnostics
Account Sales Representative, Progenity, Inc.
Field sales representative, Philips Health Systems North America

Student Leadership and Experience

Fall 2019 Online MBA Cohort Leader

Fun Facts

I've climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia.
I sit on the board of directors for the Pacific

Kevin Leung MBA 23

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Kevin Leung MBA 23

"As a member of the Bay Area MBA Student Association, my goal is to be a liaison between the UC Davis administration and students, and to help others find their voice in raising certain issues or concerns."

Professional Experience

Finance Manager, Facebook
Senior Business Analyst, PG&E
Project Controls Analyst, PG&E
Project Engineer, Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering, UC Davis
MBA candidate, UC Davis Graduate School of Management

Student Leadership and Experience

Bay Area Part-Time MBA program Student Association member

Chung Nguyen MBA 23

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Chung Nguyen MBA 23

President

"I work as an engineer in the utility industry on projects to mitigate risk. My interest in engineering started with small science projects and progressed to a long term desire to build machines that are more efficient. Seeking to learn more about business principles has brought me to UC Davis GSM to pursue my MBA alongside other working professionals. As an ambassador, I want to promote the opportunities that the UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA Program provides to working professionals who want to take the next steps in their career."

Professional Experience

Risk Engineer at PG&E

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Debasish Panda MBA 23

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Debasish Panda MBA 23

Sr. Technical Program Manager

The Bay Area MBA offers an unparalleled academic, social and professional growth experience. A wide variety of courses, world-class faculty, mentors and a powerful alumni network will guide you to discover new paths and transform you into a successful, collaborative leader to advance your career.

Debasish joined BAAP to help and guide prospective candidates make informed decisions about pursuing their MBA.

Professional Experience

Technical Program Manager, Software Engineering (Optional: PMP, CSM)

Student Leadership and Experience

UC Davis GSM Bay Area MBA Student Ambassador
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Edison Sher MPAc 21

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Edison Sher MPAc 21

MPAc Ambassador

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Join the MPAc family to learn from top notch professors, network with prestigious accounting firms, grow together with elite peers, and get qualified for the CPA exam.

Student Leadership and Experience

Vice President of Professional Development at Davis Consulting Group.
Vice President of Finance at Alpha Kappa Psi -Upsilon Psi Chapter.

Previous Degree

B.S. in Managerial Economics; minors in Technology Management and Applied Computing Information System, University of California, Davis

Previous Work Experience

Jing Huang MPAc 21

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Jing Huang MPAc 21

MPAc Ambassador

“I cannot explain how much I love and appreciate UC Davis and the MPAc program. I have enjoyed enormous experiences and gained skills that shape who I am today. Believe it or not, this program cares and provides much more than you would expect for building your future.”

Student Leadership and Experience

2020-21 UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) Ambassador – Auxiliary
Teaching Assistant – Elementary Accounting

Previous Degree

B.A. in psychology with a minor in accounting, UC Davis

Previous Work Experience

Core Assurance Intern at PwC.
Audit/Tax Accounting

Jaspreet Bola MPAc 21

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Jaspreet Bola MPAc 21

I joined the UC Davis Graduate School of Management to not only gain the knowledge and skills to prepare me for the workforce but also, to build my network with fellow staff members and students. Being apart of the GSM is like being a part of a family; they water your roots to help you to grow and blossom.

Student Leadership and Experience

Recruitment Lead, MPAc Ambassador Program at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Previous Degree

B.A. in Psychology, minor in Communication Studies, University of California, Davis.

Previous Work Experience

Student Assistant

Pejmahn Choupani

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Pejmahn Choupani

Bay Area Part-Time MBA Student

Pejmahn Choupani has a background in pricing strategy, analytics, and finance in the software industry. He joined the Bay Area Ambassador Program to help prospective candidates make informed decisions about pursuing their MBA's and to mentor first-year students.

Pejmahn moved from Los Angeles to the Bay Area in 2009 to study finance at Sonoma State University. He currently works on the business models and pricing team at Autodesk, where he is focused on global and product pricing strategy.

In his spare time, Pejmahn enjoys traveling, exploring music, and playing soccer.

Manik Chandrasekhar

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Manik Chandrasekhar

Bay Area Part-Time MBA Student

"UC Davis is a very professionally run organization. I've enjoyed the quality of education being imparted at this School."

Manik Chandrasekhar relocated to the US in 2014 from Intel Corporation’s India site to its headquarters in Santa Clara, CA. Chandrasekhar currently works in Sales and Marketing Group as Sales Account Manager for Google Chrome products. He has more than15 years experience in various engineering-focused project and program management roles managing 3G/4G modems for cellular smartphones. He has also managed product marketing for LTE/5G for Intel’s PC business.

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Tarun Chinniah MBA 21

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Tarun Chinniah MBA 21

Director & International Student Lead, Full-Time MBA Ambassadors

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

Director, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program
Member, Net Impact club

PREVIOUS DEGREE

B.S. in Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Anna University - St. Joseph's College of Engineering

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer - Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (Bengaluru, India).
Associate - Cognizant Technology Solutions (Hyderabad, India).

FUN FACTS

I speak four different languages.
I love cars.
I enjoy cooking spicy Indian food. And eating it, eventually.

“Keep your face to the sunshine and

Jonathan Pan MBA 21

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Jonathan Pan MBA 21

Marketing Lead & Internal Recruitment Lead, Full-Time MBA Ambassadors

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

Marketing Lead and Internal Recruitment Lead, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program
GSM Pride Network member.
General Manager of the University of California, Davis Marching Band, 2015-2017
ROMBA Fellow, 2019
Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI), 2015

PREVIOUS DEGREE

B.S. Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, University of California, Davis

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Gourmet Coffee Supervisor/Food and Beverage Outlet Supervisor, San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Events Specialist, San Mateo Courtyard by Marriott
Server

Hanyue (Jessica) Xing

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Hanyue (Jessica) Xing

Bay Area Part-Time MBA Student

Jessica Xing works as a business analysis consultant in the high-tech industry. She focuses on process improvements and optimization supported by data insights.

She received her degree in accounting and business analytics from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, working out at gyms and skiing.

She believes the collaborative environment at the School has is one of the best values. She joined the Bay Area NBA Ambassador Program to help more prospective students get to know about UC Davis Bay Area MBA Program.

Luke Bergman

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Luke Bergman

Bay Area Part-Time MBA Student

"UC Davis GSM is an excellent place to grow your management skills, leadership ability, and practice collaboration with fellow business professionals. The diverse backgrounds of the MBA students and faculty provide an opportunity for everyone to learn from one another."

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

President of the Bay Area Ambassador Program: Providing a student perspective to those considering pursuing an MBA.

PREVIOUS DEGREE

B.S., Geology and Geobiology, University of Washington

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

U.S. Marine Corps Communications Officer: Lead teams in planning

Meghan Laffin

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Meghan Laffin

Sacramento Part-Time MBA

I cherish the community I’ve become a part of. Even this early on in my education at UC Davis, I feel so lucky to have such strong and supportive peers and advisors on my team.

Professional Experience

Facility Manager, Iron Rock Dressage
Associate Producer, CBS This Morning

Student Leadership and Experience

Member of Sacramento Dean's Student Advisory Council
UC Davis Sacramento MBA Ambassador

Previous degree and university attended

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Management, Coastal Carolina University

Fun facts:

I was a Division 1 volleyball player.
I grew up

Jiaxuan Li MBA 20

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Jiaxuan Li MBA 20

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

International student lead, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program, 2019
Member, Net Impact

PREVIOUS DEGREE

M.D. Clinical Medicine - Anesthesiology; Peking University, Beijing, China

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Anesthesiologist, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
Anesthesiologist, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China

FUN FACTS

Climbed up to the top of Qinling Mountains which is one of the largest mountains in China and recorded behaviors of Rhinopithecus roxellana as a volunteer.
Before college, my career

Jing Zhang MBA 20