First-year MBA student Trang Bui is studying information systems and business operations within the field of supply chain management. Trang earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in supply chain and operations management. During that time, she helped create a student organization, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and was the operations manager for UCR’s inaugural Aerospace Conference in 2021. She also cofounded the School of Business Leadership Council and worked as the assistant events coordinator for the College of Engineering’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology before joining the EcoCAR EV Challenge as UCR team’s communications manager.

Flexible and self-sufficient, Trang hit the ground running in various successful startup ventures, from event-planning to program assistance, and is adept at balancing multiple projects, utilizing resources, and is attentive to detail and meets deadlines.

She is interested in internship and co-op opportunities within the field of supply chain management and is focused on learning more about process improvements and how the integration of information systems and data management can improve logistical efficiency.

Outside of class and her student leadership positions, Trang volunteers with UCR’s chapter of the humanitarian relief organization, Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation, and she enjoys hiking, trying new foods, and practicing mixed martial arts, and she currently participates in the Muay Thai club at UCR.

Rigo Caballero is a second-year PMBA student concentrating in finance with plans to work in the financial industry after graduation. Prior to enrolling at UCR, Rigo worked in Riverside County’s Planning Department with stakeholders shaping the future of the county. With the bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies, he has a passion for equity and inclusivity. Rigo currently serves on the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for Disability Inclusion and is a Chicano Link peer mentor; as such, Rigo works every day to be a resource for others for a more equitable and inclusive community.

Chang Deng has four years of experience in project management and telecommunications engineering at HUAWEI, a leading company in the industry. Chang earned his bachelor's degree in engineering and master's degree in material science at a top Chinese university. He has a strong interest in high-tech including IoT, AI, and clean energy. Currently, he is concentrating in information systems and operation & supply chain management at the School of Business. Chang plans to work as a project manager in the tech industry after graduation.

Having worked six years in hotel operations and sales management, MBA student Harman Dhillon realized she was most passionate about the project management aspects of her professional roles. She plans to pursue a career in project management and hopes to serve as a mentor to others in their professional development. Harman earned bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in international business at Cal State San Bernardino.

Jiabei (Bay) Hu has nine years’ experience as a commercial excellence manager and business operations with Fortune 500 firms, including GE, HP, and Johnson Controls. Bay is interested in high-tech and energy-efficient businesses that make a significant impact on the market. Staying up to date with science and technology news is very important to her, and she intends to work in the health-care, IoT, or manufacturing industries. She travels extensively with friends and is an avid tennis player.

After completing a master’s degree in architecture, Mrinal Hulkoti, worked for her family’s construction firm as a project manager for design deliverables. With the desire get into the corporate arena and to enhance her skills, Mrinal decided to pursue an MBA with a concentration in management and marketing at UCR. As an international student, she appreciates the student diversity at AGSM and is connecting with potential master’s candidates from different fields and helping them pursue a graduate degree at UCR.

Prachuirtha Kishtagari was a client servicing executive in a digital marketing startup and transitioned into an operations role for a consumer goods company. She is pursuing an MBA to learn about myriad job functions, which will augment her skills as a business leader in the operations and supply chain field.

In addition to his role as a graduate student ambassador, MBA student Daniel Lan also serves on the AGSM Student Association Marketing Committee. He earned a B.S. in managerial economics at UC Davis with minors in Chinese and communications. Daniel also earned media marketing training with a nutritional technology startup company and was a project manager and committee coordinator in leadership training for a city development project launch. His experience includes knowledge and practice in developing solutions to promote sales and profit for an agribusiness company, as well as communication, data analysis, marketing promotion, and project coordination.

MBA student Niraj Mahyavar earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Middlesex University in Dubai. He is planning a career in the banking industry.

Shane Marquez earned his bachelor’s degree at UCR in business administration, and he is now studying for his MBA. Since returning to higher education, he has found a calling in management focusing on organizational development and human resources. After consulting with peers and faculty, he decided to pursue his MBA because the course of study aligned with his professional and aspirational goals in the entertainment, organizational development, or human resources sectors.

Having worked for nine years developing consumer insights for the India market in the field of media and apparel e-commerce, Snigdha Ojha wanted to expand her career and ascend to the decision-making level for product development, where she can concentrate on products and services that serve the consumer better. This desire motivated her decision to earn an MBA degree. She appreciates the help of the admissions team and is pleased to be moving forward with her education and professional goals.

Jinnatul Raihan Mumu is deeply interested in data analysis, and her MBA concentration is in information systems. During her master’s journey, she is building connections that will support her growth both professionally and personally. Because of her interest in analyzing data, problem-solving, and conducting research advancing organizational goals, she plans to work as a data analyst in the tech industry.

Grant Rueca is a first-year MBA student, and he works as a student marketing assistant for the Career Development Center. Grant specializes in marketing and is passionate about telling the emotional and motivating stories of businesses. He is dedicated to serving and representing AGSM as a graduate student ambassador and to maximize his goal of making a positive impact at the graduate school.

After graduating with a bachelor's in history Cassidi Sandefur explored several career paths before choosing accounting. Cassidi ha worked three years in corporate and nonprofit accounting. After graduation, she intends to sit for the CPA exam and continue her career in corporate accounting. As an ambassador, Cassidi is passionate about helping prospective students feel more at ease with the application process and the challenge of starting a graduate program.

Joanna Sippetts completed her undergraduate degree in human geography at UK’s University of Nottingham. Experiences coaching tennis at home and across Greece alongside involvement at the Lawn Tennis Association’s pre-Wimbledon tennis events sparked her interest in management, marketing, and event operations. She chose UCR to earn an MBA so that she could learn in a completely new environment with engaging and diverse individuals. Joanna is learning about the opportunities in operations, marketing, and strategy and plans to work for professional sporting events or in higher education.

Qinpeng Sun is a second-year Professional MBA student concentrating in marketing and management. Currently, he is working as a marketing research intern for sustainable construction materials. He is passionate about all sorts of technology and looking forward a career in the industry.

Natalia Terrazas graduated from Arizona State University in 2019 and worked for a public relations firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. After nearly two years in her position, she decided to broaden her skills and knowledge and enrolled at UCR to earn an MBA. With her degree and building on her prior work experience, Natalia will pursue a career in marketing and public relations in entertainment or beauty and fashion.

With a strong mathematical background, Shuo (Shawn) Wang is focusing on his leadership skills as he pursues an MBA. He is currently working in the financial services industry, where he utilizes his talent and expertise in applied mathematics. As a graduate student ambassador, he is passionate about helping other business graduate students and is committed to contributing to the inclusive community that exists at UCR’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management.

Raina Williams is a recent graduate from UC Riverside in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.  She is furthering her education at UCR as a first-year graduate student, pursuing a Professional MBA. Her intended concentration is Marketing; with that, she is aiming for a career that will optimize her financial skills learned in her undergrad experience with a market-focus. As a Graduate Student Ambassador, her goals are to engage and make connections with her fellow cohorts, while utilizing Ambassador exclusive events to enhance her professional experience.

First-year MBA student Keman Xiang’s emphasis is in marketing and data analytics, and she plans a career in the technology sector.

When Riya Yadav graduated with a bachelor’s degree in management, she realized her dream of working for a company devoted to making a difference in people’s lives: She was a technical sales associate at an anti-money-laundering software company. By pursuing an MBA with an emphasis in information systems and management, she is honing her technical abilities. She aspires to make the world a better place by working in business development for a software firm to increase access to technology for everyone. Riya is also interested in international organizations, such as the World Bank and the United Nations, and she participated in the UN Young Leaders Program in 2022.

A derivatives trader and trading coach, Master of Finance student Amit Jain plans a career in investment management.

Having completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance at UCR, Veronica Menchaca is currently pursuing a Master of Finance at AGSM. Her goal is to expand her knowledge of financial markets so that she may pursue a career in the finance industry. As a graduate student ambassador, she is connecting with prospective students and mentoring them, and along the way, she is also enhancing her own leadership skills.

Aayushi Shah earned an undergraduate degree in business and pursued a chartered accountancy certification, India’s equivalent to a CPA certification. Aayushi is currently preparing for a CFA Level 2 in addition to studying for her Master of Finance at UCR. She plans to pursue a financial analyst position at a leading bank. She believes it’s important to go outside of one’s comfort zone to grow and rediscover oneself. She takes challenges and obstacles in stride and never loses sight of her goals. Aayushi appreciates the diversity at UCR along with the support of the admission staff and professors as she learns new things and becomes true professional.

A.J. Espinosa previously worked as the sales and marketing assistant for the CEO at California Apparel News in Downtown Los Angeles. He earned his undergraduate degree in global studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and he is now earning a Master of Professional Accountancy at UCR. A.J. makes it a point to travel to new places, both globally and domestically, and he is planning a trip to Oslo, Norway. He’s also planning a career in accounting as a CPA at an entertainment, nonprofit, or international accounting firm.

A Master’s in Public Accountancy student, Raj Singh will start his career as a tax associate at BDO following graduation and plans to eventually work in the entertainment industry. In his free time, Raj goes paddle boarding and kayaking, and he enjoys wood working.

Master of Public Accountancy student Shivi Garg earned a double undergraduate degree in business and law and holds a professional license as a company secretary from India. Her academic and professional experiences helped her understand the legal and accounting industries, two significant pillars of any profitable business. She is interested in combining accounting knowledge with her legal her experience. She is studying for the CPA exam and plans to land a position with a Big 4 accounting firms. As a graduate student ambassador and international student, Shivi shares her experiences with prospective students. Two aspects she appreciates most about UCR are the flexible course curriculum and experiential learning programs.

After working more than three years on various projects within different industries, Zaid Assi found his passion in the film industry when he managed a Hollywood feature film budget of $3 million. He moved to California to get involved in the film industry and, someday, to set up his own production company. Zaid is earning a Master of Public Accountancy, which will provide him with solid regulatory knowledge, best practices, and the ability to launch his career in the United States.

Minhua (Kelly) Jiang is a Master of Science in Business Analytics student with a concentration in marketing. She is a mother, wife, woman over 35, young entrepreneur, and an experienced marketing professional. Before she moved to the U.S., Kelly worked as a marketing manager initiating and leading marketing strategies, media promotions, advertising consultation, and public relations for many Fortune 500 companies in China. As an international student, she understands the journey moving to the United States, and enrolling in college is not easy; she reaches out to prospective students and helps them with the application process at UCR.

Iuliia (Yulia) Nemudrova is pursuing a Master’s in Business Analytics and is an experienced product manager with 10 years of work experience in the banking and finance industries. She has strong expertise in launching and developing new complex digital products, as well as redesigning existing projects to meet evolving business needs. She loves her role, and says, “It is always inspiring to find and keep a balance between customers’ needs and business value.” Yulia is passionate about personal development, overcoming challenges, and new experiences, and encourages life-long learning and empowers others.

Master of Science in Business Analytics student Jeewan Singh is earning his second master’s degree: He also earned an MBA in marketing and finance in 2019. He has worked in sales management for three years overseeing South Gujarat as a territory manager for Café Coffee Day. He enjoys providing solutions to business problems, and plans to secure a business analyst position in a fast-moving consumer goods firm.

Master of Science in Business Analytics student Vaishnavi Shantharamu plans to pursue a career in marketing analytics. She earned an undergraduate degree in data science and has authored five technical papers, which were published in international journals. As a graduate student ambassador, she is excited to connect and reach out to prospective students who are curious about the university and to grow professionally, personally, and academically alongside her collaborators.

Inna Simonova has worked with Big 4 companies and in the fintech, online dating, and gaming industries. Currently, a Master of Science in Business Analytics student, Inna’s ideal career would be in the entertainment/media/start-up industry and complement a location-independent and technology-enabled lifestyle.

Yu-Kai Chen is earning a master’s in business Analytics, his second master’s degree, as he eyes a career in supply chain management. He interned in Vietnam during his undergraduate studies and plays basketball.