To learn more about what it is really like being a UC Davis MBA student you can turn to our volunteer group of UC Davis MBA Ambassadors. Our ambassadors are available to answer your questions, share their experiences and give you an inside peek at UC Davis.
Stephanie is a first-year MBA candidate with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, focusing on energy efficiency and healthcare. Originally from Connecticut, she received her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and began her career at a healthcare consulting firm. Upon moving to the West Coast she had been part of the strategic planning and business development team of a hospital system and hopes to continue in healthcare after her time at the Graduate School of Management. Stephanie chose UC Davis because of its focus on sustainability and entrepreneurism. She is involved in the Big Bang! competition, UC Davis’ business plan competition, and seeks opportunities to engage in energy efficiency activities. Additionally, she holds a leadership position as the Director of Orientation for the class of 2012, and is a member of Women in Leadership and Net Impact. Outside of class, Stephanie enjoys playing intramural sports, exploring the restaurants of Davis and Sacramento, and socializing with her fellow classmates.
Craig is a first-year MBA student with concentrations in strategy and marketing. Craig chose Davis because of the spirit of collaboration he felt amongst its students and for its strength in organizational behavior. Prior to coming to Davis, Craig was a pastor in Los Angeles for four years and then moved to San Francisco to participate in the Coro Fellowship Program in Public Affairs. Craig earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Northwestern University and his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. In his free time, Craig enjoys watching the Lakers with his wife and catching up on the latest and greatest Japanese anime.
Sarah is a first-year MBA candidate concentrating on General Management and focusing on Nonprofit Management. Before enrolling in the Graduate School of Management, Sarah received a BA in Economics with a minor in Public Service and Government from UC San Diego. She gained experience in retail management and biotechnology equity analysis before finding her passion for the nonprofit sector and, more specifically, nonprofit training and consulting. Sarah was attracted to the UC Davis GSM because of its strength in organizational behavior and new facilities, but has been inspired and energized by the amazing talents and diversity in backgrounds and experiences of her classmates.
Emily Rancer is a first-year MBA candidate with a concentration in marketing. Before turning to business, Emily was in journalism, most recently as Assistant Managing Editor at the Pacific Coast Business Times --a weekly business journal based in Santa Barbara, Calif. There, she organized, produced and wrote for the weekly paper. She also led the redesign of the journal's website in 2008, increasing hits 10-fold. Emily earned a bachelors in journalism from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where she was Editor in Chief of the school's daily newspaper, the Mustang Daily, her senior year. Emily intends to take her favorite aspects of journalism -- such as deadlines, strategy and project management -- and fold them into a new career in marketing. At the UC Davis GSM, Emily is on the board of Net Impact and is a member of the Marketing Association and Women in Leadership.
Jimmy is a first-year MBA student concentrating in Marketing and General Management. His undergraduate degree is in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara. His previous work experience includes marketing at a whitewater rafting company, market research at a financial research firm, and business development at a business coaching firm. His extra-curricular interests include music, photography, and adventure sports. Jimmy is currently the Vice President of the Associate Students of Management and Director of Student Affairs.
Matt is a first-year MBA student with a concentration in finance and strategy. Matt grew up in San Francisco and received his undergraduate degree in history from UC Davis. Prior to attending the Graduate School of Management at Davis, Matt worked for the United States Air Force, conducting combat search and rescue missions in Afghanistan. Matt also has experience in project finance and raised equity for tax credit developments primarily in the renewable energy field. Outside of school and work, Matt enjoys participating in endurance events such as ironman triathlons and returning home to explore the wildlife of San Francisco's restaurant and bar scene.
