Why UC Davis? Meet Our First UC Davis Master of Management Students

Welcome to the inaugural class of 2025

Watch video to hear several members of our inaugural class of in-person Master of Management students share why they chose UC Davis program, including the strong community, quality of student life, world-class academics and to quickly learn skills and knowledge to accelerate their career opportunities in business.

Lasthenia Beran

Hi, I'm Lasthenia Beran. I was born and raised in Davis. I graduated with my business management economics degree. I'm back at UC Davis to get my Master of Management degree. And I hope to work on my leadership skills, entrepreneurship skills, and my market research skills.

Cole Wright

Hi, my name is Cole Wright. I'm originally from San Diego, California. The reason I chose UC Davis was for the football program and also the great academics. I'm really excited to get to know Davis and enjoy the community here. One hobby about me is I love snowboarding. And I'm excited to go up and explore Tahoe and snowboard more here.

Thomas Mirabella

Hi, my name is Thomas Mirabella. I'm from Mission Viejo, California. I chose UC Davis for the community and for self-growth and development.

Allison Merz

Hi, my name is Allison Merz. I'm from Portland, Oregon. I chose the MM program at UC Davis because I want to make connections with like-minded individuals.

Jack Deely

My name is Jack Deely. I’m part of the new Master of Management program here at Davis. Davis, I always thought was a great fit for me academically. I’m stoked to be here at UC Davis.

Jackson Cloyd

Hello, my name is Jackson Cloyd. Originally from Orange County in Bozeman, Montana. I'm at UC Davis because of the community here, the farmers market and the biking community. Just the accessibility through campus and everything that it has to offer.

Christine Morataya

My name is Christine Morataya. I'm from the East Bay. I'm here to work on my management skills and be around a community that inspires me to innovate.

Brent Chen

Hi, my name is Brent Chen. I'm from Modesto, California. I chose UC Davis to follow a career in project management.

Alex Agnew

Hi, my name is Alex Agnew. I'm from Davis, California, and I chose the MM program at UC Davis because I want to pursue a career in sports management.

Michael Hui

My name is Michael Hui. I’m born and raised from the Bay Area in Hayward, California. I graduated from UC Davis. I hope that while I'm here at UC Davis for the MM program, I can make a long-lasting impact throughout my life.

Zachary Kennedy

Hi, my name is Zachary Kennedy, I'm from Seattle, Washington. I got my undergraduate degree from UC Davis. And I chose UC Davis because of the football program and the amazing business school that they have here.

David Meyer

Hi, my name is David Meyer. I'm from Mission Viejo, California. The reason I chose UC Davis was just the environment and the culture around here. And it’s the best opportunity for master school that presented to myself. Fun fact about me, I was actually born on Halloween, so I'm a Halloween baby.