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
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Jing Zhang MBA 20

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Lead, Venture Capital Investment Competition
  • Member, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Association
  • International Student Lead, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program, 2019

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • Master of Digital Marketing, Hult International Business School, San Francisco, CA

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Founder and CEO, Moveha Co., Palo Alto, CA

FUN FACTS

  • I love smiling when I’m nervous.
  • I'm still able to sleep over 10 hours per day, even though I’m old.
Yuan Cheng MBA 20
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Yuan Cheng MBA 20

Co-founder Shrimply Blue

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Marketing Lead, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program, 2019
  • Food and Wine Club member
  • Net Impact member

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.S. Management Science, UC San Diego.
  • MBA, UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Co-Founder, Shrimply Blue, Tahoe, CA.
  • Co-Founder, PagerTree LLC, Woodland, CA.
  • Senior Mgr, Customer Success, Mitchell International, San Diego, CA
  • Sales Effectiveness Manager, Mitchell International, San Diego, CA
  • Product Manager, Mitchell International, San Diego, CA

FUN FACTS

  • Life quote: “Adventure is
Daniel Student MBA 20
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Daniel Student MBA 20

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE President of the Graduate Chapter of Net Impact at UC Davis Director of Intercultural Collaboration for the Associated Students of Management at the Graduate School of Management External Recruitment Lead for the Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program, 2019 PREVIOUS DEGREE B.A., Film; Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Ran a historic non-profit theater company in Philadelphia for seven years and directed over thirty plays

Served as the administrative director of an international arts service organization for global

Jonathan Lee MBA 20
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Jonathan Lee MBA 20

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Assistant Director, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program, 2019
  • Member, Marketing and Product Management Association

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.S., Management, UC Merced, Merced, CA

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Loan Processor/Personal Assistant, BayCal Financial Milpitas II (San Jose)
  • Administrative Assistant, Keeco, LLC (Hayward)

FUN FACTS

  • Experienced with several musical styles
  • Love trying new recipes to bake or cook
  • I’ve performed with my choir in several different countries, including Italy, Taiwan, and Canada, by the time I was 18

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Alex Gordon MBA 20
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Alex Gordon MBA 20

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Events Lead, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program, 2019
  • Member, Food and Wine Club
  • Member, Consulting Club
  • Member, Challenge for Charity

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.S. Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular Consultants Stanford Healthcare
  • Athletic Trainer, UCSB Club Sports

FUN FACTS

  • A quote I live my life by: “I just like to smile.  Smiling is my favorite.” - Buddy the Elf
  • I can quote movies and answer movie trivia with the best of them.
  • I grew
Patrick Rosenberg MBA 20
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Patrick Rosenberg MBA 20

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

  • Internal Recruitment Lead, UC Davis Full-Time MBA Ambassadors Program, 2019
  • Member, Consulting Club
  • Member, Food & Wine Leadership Club
  • Member, Challenge for Charity

PREVIOUS DEGREE

  • B.A. International Studies and East Asian Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Brand and Marketing Manager, Ridgemont Ind.
  • Director of Facilitators, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation
  • Instructor, World Hapkido Association

FUN FACTS

  • I have taught martial arts on 4 continents.
  • My favorite quote is, “There are no strangers
Becca Litman MBA 22
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Becca Litman MBA 22

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Ambassador

"The UC Davis GSM brings together an inquisitive, caring community and top faculty to provide a world-class business education in a collaborative, flexible environment."

Professional Experience

  • Senior Technical Communicator (Blue Shield of California). I’m a healthcare communicator and project manager at Blue Shield of California, where I focus on documentation and process improvement projects to help empower frontline Customer Experience employees. Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit health plan dedicated to providing Californians with access to high-quality health care at an
Gunasekaran Ekambaram
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Gunasekaran Ekambaram

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Ambassador

Professional Experience

  • Technical Lead, Provider Management, Delta Dental of California
  • Sacramento Metro EDGE member

Student Leadership and Experience

  • UC Davis GSM Sacramento MBA Student Ambassador

Previous Degree and University Attended

  • Bachelors in Technology, Leather Technology and Information Technology (Dual Degree) Anna University, India

Fun Facts

  • I’m an outdoorsman, I enjoy running, and I’m a technology enthusiast.

(Editor's note: This profile was originally created November 2020.)

Joe Sullivan
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Joe Sullivan

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Ambassador

Professional Experience

  • Current - Director of Information Technology, Crimson Wine Group
  • Former - Information Technology Service Delivery Manager, Delta Dental
  • Former - Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Infrastructure Systems Manager, Genentech

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Current - UC Davis GSM Sacramento MBA, Student Ambassador
  • Former - Yolo County Search and Rescue Team Board of Directors, Director
  • Former - Solano County Firemen's Association Board of Directors, Director

Previous Degree and University Attended

  • Bachelors in Leadership and Organizational Studies