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Morgan Offenheiser MBA 25

I chose UC Davis because of the supportive community of students, faculty and staff. I appreciated the collaborative approach to learning and the opportunity to have curriculum concentrations. The abroad opportunities were appealing too!

Student Leadership and Experience

Product Management and Marketing

Previous Education

Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing, University of San Diego

Previous Work Experience

Senior Product Manager, Cookware at Bradshaw Home
Product Development Manager, Cookware at Meyer Corporation
Brand Management Coordinator at Meyer

Aniket Goundaje MBA 26

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Aniket Goundaje MBA 26

Collaborative learning environment, world class faculty and proximity to tech world in the Bay Area were the key points that attracted me to the Graduate School of Management.

Student Leadership and Experience

Club Membership: Finance and Product Management
President of Sacramento Part-Time MBA Student Association

Previous Education

Bachelors of Engineering in Instrumentation and Control, University of Pune

Previous Work Experience

Cloud Applications Architect - CGI
Senior Associate- Applications Development - Cognizant
Senior Software Engineer - Accenture

Fun Facts

Anirudh Arora MBA 26

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Anirudh Arora MBA 26

Reputation: UC Davis has a good reputation, and its Graduate School of Management is well-regarded. The school is ranked among the top business schools in the United States.

Student Leadership and Experience

Club Membership: Finance and Product Management

Previous Education

Masters of Science in Computer Science, George Mason University
Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Engineering, University of Mumbai

Previous Work Experience

Software Engineer, Forcepoint
Software Engineer, Cyberinc
Programer Analyst (Consultant), FINRA

Fun Facts

Always ready for go-karting and

Bryant Yu MBA 25

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Bryant Yu MBA 25

I joined UC Davis' part-time MBA program as a working professional to leverage their renowned faculty, industry connections, and innovative curriculum.

The program's emphasis on practical, real-world applications aligns with my career goals, providing a unique opportunity to integrate theory with hands-on experience. Additionally, the collaborative learning environment and diverse cohort at UC Davis contribute to a rich networking experience, fostering valuable connections within the business community.

Student Leadership and Experience

Product Marketing and Management Club Bay Area

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Marissa Pickard MBA 25

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Marissa Pickard MBA 25

I chose UC Davis because of its unique position within the food industry and, largely, because of the community culture centered around collaboration, innovation, and support. Not only do you build strong bonds within your cohort, but with other cohorts, staff, faculty, and extended community members.

Student Leadership and Experience

Women in Leadership club member
Food and Wine Leadership club member
Sacramento Part-Time MBA Student Ambassador

Previous Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communications, International Academy of Design and Technology

Previous Work

Monique Fruitiér MBA 25

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Monique Fruitiér MBA 25

I chose the University of California Davis, because of the top-notch quality of education that is taught here, and because after interacting with the staff and experiencing their leadership and support, I knew that it was my home.

I love the fact that the UC Davis GSM is a STEM-designated program and is very competitive. Also, since I work for UC Davis, I want to be able to utilize my knowledge and expertise, by pouring back into the community where I live and serve.

Student Leadership and Experience

Club Memberships: Women in Leadership
Black Graduate and Professional Student

Sofia Cornejo MBA 25

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Sofia Cornejo MBA 25

UC Davis has created a program that truly works with the working professional. I have also appreciated the sense of community built and the sense of community I felt when I was hosted by a student ambassador.

Student Leadership and Experience

Sacramento Part-Time MBA Student Ambassador

Previous Education

BA, Political Science, Ashford University

Previous Work Experience

Payroll Supervisor, Payroll, Twin Rivers Unified School District

Fun Facts

I enjoy being outdoors - mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, etc.
I have the cutest pitbull named Mochi.
I enjoy attending

Kathy Truong MBA 24

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Kathy Truong MBA 24

A UC Davis alumna had advocated for the UC Davis MBA program. Her experiences and support had encouraged me to apply.

The staff at UC Davis were very welcoming and informative. While in the MBA program, I continue to receive continuous support from my peers, professor, and staff.

Student Leadership and Experience

BAAP

Previous Education

San Jose State University, B.S. in Biological Sciences, concentration in Molecular Biology

Previous Work Experience

Production Specialist

Fun Facts

I enjoy traveling.
I am good at baking, but not at cooking.
I love my pet Corgi named

Winnie Zhang MPAc 23

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Winnie Zhang MPAc 23

As an accounting major background student, I knew that the MPAc program was a great fit for me to join because I believe in our amazing faculty team is working towards the same goals that aligned with us; to prepare us to be successful with our future career in accounting. The MPAc program provided many opportunities to us that I never thought I would. Catching these opportunities and succeeding really gave me lots of confidence.

Student Leadership and Experience

MPAc Ambassador at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management

Previous Education

B.S. Accounting, San Francisco State

Sodontuya Nerguidavaa Named to Poets & Quants' "100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2022”

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Sodontuya Nerguidavaa Named to Poets & Quants' "100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2022”

Celebrates “the embodiments of excellence and the voices of their schools.”

Source: Source: Poets & Quants

Full-Time MBA student Sodontuya Nerguidavaa has been recognized among Poets & Quants "100 Best & Brightest MBAs," which celebrates MBAs who are “the embodiments of excellence and the voices of their schools.”

Keshore Suryanarayanan MSBA 22

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Keshore Suryanarayanan MSBA 22

“I thought the curriculum had the perfect balance among math, computing and business-based subjects which aligned with my goal of holistically enhancing my business analytics acumen. The practicum project, spanning the length of the program, made the prospect all the more exciting because it presented an opportunity to apply the concepts I learn then and there. The icing on the cake was the location of San Francisco, as studying in the Bay Area is akin to being in the epicenter of the analytics revolution.”

Professional Experience

Product Analyst, BYJU’S
Business Intelligence &

Shubham Mehra MSBA 22

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Shubham Mehra MSBA 22

“UC Davis offered me great value with its brand, coursework, and top-quality faculty. It also has a global diverse ecosystem, which is great for learning.”

Professional Experience

Angel Flight West (practicum), business analyst
Wipro (Bengaluru, India) analytics consultant

Education

Masters of Business Administration, General Management. Xavier Institute of Management, India.
Bachelor of Technology. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India.

Fun Facts

I like to be active. I go running and have also started with my Peloton journey after coming to

Marielle Berman MBA 22

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Marielle Berman MBA 22

“I chose the UC Davis MBA program for the community, collaboration, and expertise. I've been interested for many years in topics like leadership, innovation, and strategy, as well as organizational behavior and mental health in the workplace. People spend a lot of time at work and it impacts our lives in so many ways. This program has provided me with opportunities to explore ways to make work better and apply my expertise and education to the advancement of causes I’m passionate about.”

Professional Experience

Assistant Director, UC Davis Global Affairs
Enrollment and Operations

Alex Reyes MBA 22

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Alex Reyes MBA 22

Online MBA Ambassador

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — Anonymous [African proverb]

Education

B.S. in business administration, CSU Sacramento

Experience

Technical recruiter, Facebook

Student Leadership and Experience

Online MBA ambassador

Fun Facts

I am a dad, geek and USAF veteran.
My wife and I launched an apparel line: samatayojl.com.

Stephanie Sharuga MBA 21

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Stephanie Sharuga MBA 21

Online MBA Ambassador

"This program is really attractive because of its quality and flexibility, and because of how diverse the staff and students are. I appreciate that the professors and students come from so many different backgrounds and experiences, including people like me from STEM backgrounds. I've met many great people, some of whom I now consider my friends. We will even randomly reach out to each other to talk about work-related issues, and I look forward to having this network as I move forward in my career."

Education

Ph.D., Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University
M.S

Meghna Rajaram MBA 22

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Meghna Rajaram MBA 22

Online MBA Ambassador

"You get what you put into the program. The MBA program allows people from all industries to learn general management and problem solving skills."

Education

B.M, Music Business Management and Vocal Performance, Berklee College of Music

Fun Facts

I am a professional Bollywood singer and have been performing for Indian events and festivals for over 18 years!
I was on tour in 2019 with a Bollywood musical group.
I can sing in over 10 languages, I can speak five.
I have two dogs—a Havapoo named Junie and a Corgi Golden Mix named Pickle—and they are the best fur babies I could have

Jeffrey Blake MBA 21

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Jeffrey Blake MBA 21

Online MBA Ambassador

"Make the most of your time at UC Davis! The University has so many wonderful opportunities for students to get involved and enrich their experience outside of the classroom."

Education

B.S.,\ Crop Science and Horticulture, CSU Chico

Experience

President, Lassen Meadow Farms
President, Blake Ag Consulting and Management
Field Research and Development and Sales, Sierra Gold Nurseries

Student Leadership and Experience

Vice President, Entrepreneurship Club

Fun Facts

I love mountain biking, kayaking, and just about anything outdoors!

Katja Gagen MBA 22

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Katja Gagen MBA 22

Online MBA Ambassador

"Getting an MBA is a great opportunity to expand your network and learn new skills that can be applied across many industries."

Education

M.A. International Relations, Political Science, and Linguistics, University of Mainz
B.A. Business Management, University of Applied Sciences for Economics, Berlin, Germany