A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

Jordie Katcher, alumna and Nike Executive

Finding Her Footing

Following clothing trends has been a lifelong passion for UCR Business alumna Jordie Katcher — one that led to her becoming vice president of Women’s Global Sport Apparel at Nike.
By J.D. Mathes |
Badminton Rackets and Feather

Speed. Agility. Performance.

For Akshay Are ’24 MBA, coaching budding badminton players has been a way to share his love for the sport while helping others reach their hidden potential—on and off the court.
By Aurora Abt |
Jinnatul Raihan with Radhika Shah at the WiDS conference

Jinnatul Mumu ’24 MBA: Anti-Abuse Analyst at Snap Inc.

UCR MBA graduate Jinnatul Raihan Mumu ’24, anti-abuse analyst at Snap Inc., uses data to stop hackers and boost security at a best business school alum level.
By Kiana Sardari and Laurie McLaughlin |
UCR School of Business Alumni Arun Surendra

‘People Are the Core of My Business’

Arun Surendra ’99, ’01 MBA arrived at the UCR School of Business to complete a four-year undergraduate degree, he soon found himself in an educational environment starkly different from what he had experienced in India.
Zaid Assi ’23 MPA

A Firm of His Own

Zaid Assi had already set the foundation for his own accounting firm when he finished his Master of Professional Accountancy degree at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management in December 2023.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Michael Saldana ’09

What It’s Like to Sell Residential Real Estate

A UCR MBA alum shares real-world insight into selling residential real estate—house-hunting, commission stress, and building a business from the ground up.
Mickey McGuire ’97, ’99 MBA

‘I Don’t Want a Job; I Want an Opportunity’

Mickey McGuire ’97, ’99 MBA has always had an entrepreneurial mindset. The first business he launched was a lawn-mowing service in his hometown of Modesto, Calif., at the age of 12.
By Darin Estep |
Kabir Singh ’08

Putting His Voice to Work

Learn how UCR MBA alumnus Kabir Singh ’08 transformed from spoken-word poet to voice actor—lending his voice to Mazda, NASCAR, T-Mobile and beyond.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Ndeye Thiaw

Promoting Economic and Social Development

Inspired by her studies, Ndeye Thiaw ’99, ’04 UCR MBA pursued finance and entrepreneurship at one of the best business schools to impact global finance.
By Laurie McLaughlin |
Aniedi Effiong

Delivering for ‘Safety, People, and Innovation’

UCR MBA alum Aniedi Effiong once joined AGSM speaker series events—connecting, learning, and seeking opportunities at one of the best business schools.
By Darin Estep |