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How Three GSM Alumni Are Redefining What It Means to Lead
Alumni Association Award recipients: Harpreet Singh MBA 10, Larry Yee MPAc 13 and Sara Howard MBA 19
The GSM Alumni Association honors three graduates whose leadership, service and innovation are making an impact in business, technology and health care.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Joncarlo Mark MBA 00
Founder of Upwelling Capital Group
From launching a boutique investment firm to mentoring future business leaders, alumnus Joncarlo Mark shares the leadership lessons that continue to shape his success. View video.
Meet Our 2026 Commencement Student Speakers
Graduates reflect on growth, challenge and what's next
Three members of the Class of 2026 will take the stage at Commencement to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families and friends. We asked them about their student experience and what's next.
The Startup Treadmill Is Broken for Deep-Tech Companies
Why science-based startups need a different model
“That exit should have been ours.” MBA alumnus Tim Keller, founder of Gunrock Venture Studio, unpacks why deep-tech, science-based startups collapse—and makes the case for a faster, smarter venture studio model.
I Used to Stay Quiet in Meetings. Now I Lead Them.
An MBA journey from listening to leading and shaping strategy
From observing executives to leading a product launch at Costco, Full-Time MBA alumna Farah Shartaz reflects on the financial tradeoffs and leadership growth that shaped the real return on her MBA.
From Football to Finance: My Leadership on the Field Became an Asset
Master of Management helped build a career beyond the game
Master of Management alumnus Thomas Mirabella lacked corporate experience but had five years collegiate experience leading offensive lines. He shares how his leadership on the field and in the classroom scored a job offer in banking.
My Nontraditional Path to an MBA
“I pursued an MBA to understand business—and my own blind spots.”
From dropping out of college to launching a viral nonprofit and building Cosmoforge, a thriving marketing agency, this entrepreneur found purpose—and powerful partnerships—through the UC Davis Full-Time MBA.
From Classroom to Cloud: Launching My Strategy and Operations Career in Tech
Stepping into Salesforce’s Global COO Excellence Academy
From career pivots to C-suite impact, alumna Linda Trinh shares how her Full-Time MBA propelled her into strategy and operations at Salesforce—and onto the prestigious COO Excellence Academy stage.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Caleb Cavazos MBA 15
Digital Marketing Manager at Foley Family Wines & Spirits
Full-Time MBA alum Caleb Cavazos MBA 15 and digital marketing manager at Foley Family Wines & Spirits, shares how rubbing elbows with Napa’s leaders taught him that collaboration drives the industry’s future.
Alumni Video Spotlight: Howard Lo MBA 00
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DataON
At the GSM Alumni Reunion, Howard Lo MBA 00, vice president of sales and marketing at DataON, shares how 25 years of networking, leadership and community building have shaped his professional journey.
Meet Our 2025 Commencement Student Speakers
Graduates reflect on growth, challenge and what comes next
Three graduates from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will take the stage this Commencement Day to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families, and friends.
Curtis Mann Recognized with Alumni Association's 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award
20-year veteran of the US wine industry; alumni board leader
Double Aggie alumnus Curtis Mann, one of about 50 Master of Wine and an executive at Albertsons Cos., has been a leader in the wine business for more than two decades.