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Meet the UC Davis Graduate School of Management faculty who are redefining how we understand work, decision-making and organizational behavior—and discover how their research shapes real-world impact.
Marc Lowe brings his deep Silicon Valley experience to the classroom—sharing insights from a career in tech, consulting and venture capital while helping students launch new startups and careers in product management. And, he's a big car buff!
Professor Greta Hsu explores what makes organizations thrive—from Hollywood to high-tech startups—and is helping launch UC Davis’ new undergrad business major, designed for the next generation of changemakers.
Tariffs, volatile stock markets and portfolio risk—Associate Professor Joseph Chen breaks down what it means for investors and MBAs alike, revealing smart strategies and surprising insights into today’s financial landscape.
Discover how UC Davis Professor Victor Stango’s research on financial decision-making empowers smarter choices. Join a community that blends top-tier education with real-world impact. View video.
How do data-driven insights transform marketing strategies? From recruiting blood donors to bridging gaps between B2B marketing and sales, Professor Olivier Rubel brings his trailblazing research to class. View video.
Loupos explores fintech networks like Venmo, uses data analytics to predict movie success with MSBA students, and conducts cutting-edge research on consumer behavior and business opportunities.
Professor Beth Bechky studies how people build expertise at work, including the impact of technology and AI in Hollywood. She also explores team leadership, crime labs, and UC Davis shaping future leaders.
From MBA student to assistant professor, UC Davis' Mike Palazzollo bridges research and teaching, exploring how policies influence consumer behavior in finance and nutrition to improve lives. Watch the video.
Assistant Professor Paul Wong, a financial reporting and nonprofit accounting expert, mentors UC Davis MBA and MPAc students, inspiring curiosity and encouraging them to ask bold questions and dig deeper into their studies. Watch the video.
An internationally recognized marketing expert, Professor Prasad Naik offers a primer on his allocation and attribution research and strategies, and shares about his love of cooking and paragliding off cliffs in the Bay Area! Watch the video.
Professor Donald Palmer studies why otherwise law-abiding, ethical and socially responsible people participate in wrongful courses of behavior. His research examines why good people can wind up doing bad things in their company or organization. Watch the video.
Finance Professor Ayako Yasuda shares about her pioneering research on the private equity industry and the responsible investment movement—as well as her love of food and cooking! Watch the video.
Professor Gina Dokko, a leading expert in organizational behavior, shares about her research on job mobility, focusing on boomerang workers and the advantages of rehiring former employees. Watch the video.
An international authority on accounting and financial information, Emeritus Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin's latest focus is on climate change risks for companies and their emissions disclosures to inform better investors—and his passion for polo! Watch the video.
How can brands maximize engagement across Facebook, IG, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.? Aravindakshan has crunched the data in his marketing research on optimizing ad budgets and creative resources. Watch the video.
Associate Professor Pontikes' experiences at Silicon Valley software startups paved her academic pathway from Yale, Stanford, Chicago Booth, Kellogg and to UC Davis, where she researches market categorization, innovation and technological change. Watch the video.