The Haas Student Ambassadors (HSAs) are the student arm of the admissions office. As current students, we're excited to share our perspectives and help you get to know our distinct culture and collaborative community.
If you have any questions, please feel free to request a 20 minute call with a Haas Student Ambassador through the links below. Please note that the HSAs are on summer break May 9 - August 22 and pursuing internships so availability is limited. In the meantime, check out our events page to sign up for a virtual event led by the HSAs or admissions
If you have an admissions related question, please reach out to the admissions team at mbaadm@haas.berkeley.edu.
Greenbrae, CA
Pronouns: he/him/his
Undergraduate University & Major(s): Pitzer College, Psychology and Science, Technology, & Society
Prior Industry: Healthcare Technology
Future Industry: Healthcare Management Consulting
Haas Clubs: Consortium, Consulting Club, Haas Healthcare Association (Co-President), Latinx Club, Latin American and Hispanic Business Association, MBAA (VP of Admissions), Q@Haas, Wine Club
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Going into San Francisco with little-to-no agenda and stumbling upon hidden gems, from small parks to hole-in-the-wall restaurants to great coffee shops!
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: I knew Haas was right for me when I talked directly with students. I’d schedule 30 minute meetings but all of them usually went over an hour because of the in-depth and thoughtful conversations we had! Knowing how transformative these two years can be for my classmates and I as we all change industries, roles, functions, or even our life goals, I wanted to be with the people I connected with the most.
Ask Me About: Applying as a first-generation and Latinx student, MBA/MPH concurrent degree program, Consortium (Round 2), Management Leadership for Tomorrow (PD program), consulting pre-MBA recruiting, moving from the Midwest, health equity and social determinants of health, DE&I in the workplace
Cerritos, CA
Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Cerritos, CA
Undergraduate University & Major(s): New York University, International Relations
Prior Industry: government (NYC)/non-profit (ACLU)/social entrepreneurship (wedding officiant service)
Future Industry: Strategy Consulting
Haas Clubs: Net Impact (Co-President), Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership (Student Advisory Board), Center for Responsible Business (Student Advisory Board), The Consortium, Muslim Business Club, South Asian Business Association
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: the incredible hikes literally everywhere you go
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: I was deciding between Haas and another school and initially thought the other school was a better fit. However, once I started speaking to Haasies, I truly saw the “Beyond Yourself” principle in action. Students not only went above and beyond in answering my questions, interview prepping with me and connecting me to other classmates, but they too shared a vision of utilizing business as a force for societal good.
There is a collaborative and supportive culture that runs deep here.
Ask Me About: Applying to MBA programs from a non-profit/government background, consulting, social impact/racial justice careers, building your own social enterprise, moving from east coast to west coast (best coast), The Consortium, maintaining a faith/spiritual practice while in school.
Jinja, Uganda (ethnically) & Nairobi, Kenya (born and raised)
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Undergraduate University & Major(s): Amherst College, Math and Economics
Prior Industry: Consulting
Future Industry: Consulting, Academia, DEI
Haas Clubs: Black Business Students Association, Women in Leadership, Wine Club
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Museums, brunch, parks, bakeries
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: Almost anyone will tell you some version of the Haas Defining Principles and the people, and I am no different. I had a mentor who went to Haas and when she heard I was thinking about business school she said (in more words) that Haas was the perfect place for me. As I developed my essays and overall application, it became more and more clear to me that she was right!
Ask Me About: Coming from a liberal arts background, applying as a consultant, being an international student / specifically from Africa, incorporating a passion for DEI not in a DEI-specific role (at Haas and beyond), balancing a partner not at business school with business school.
Long Island, NY
Pronouns: they/them/theirs
Undergraduate University & Major(s): University of Southern California, Economics & Italian
Prior Industry: Marketing / Brand Management in Beauty
Future Industry: Consulting
Haas Clubs: Q@Haas (VP of Careers & Alumni), Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership (Student Advisory Board), Consulting Club, Marketing Club
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Riding around on my scooter - living my Italian fantasy
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: I (virtually) attended the Diversity Symposium and walked away feeling energized by the conversations that were happening at Haas around diversity, equity & inclusion and like I could find a welcoming and supportive community here.
Ask Me About: Applying to Haas as a younger-than-average applicant, making a cross-country move (multiple times), recruiting for consulting, navigating b-school as an LGBTQ+ person, scouting the best vegan spots in Berkeley.
Dayton, OH/Indianapolis, IN
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Undergraduate University & Major(s): Miami University, Software Engineering
Prior Industry: Tech at a Pharmaceutical Company
Future Industry: Digital Health
Haas Clubs: Haas Healthcare Association, Haas Technology Club, Women in Leadership, Haas Improv Club, Haas Partners Club, Redwoods@Haas
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Finding new restaurants and breweries (especially if they are dog friendly!)
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: Every person I met at Haas went above and beyond to help me throughout the application and decision process. That support showed me how truly special this community at Haas is. Additionally, I was very excited about the location and proximity to start-ups, beaches, mountains, and Napa.
Ask Me About: Being a first generation college student, moving across the country, starting grad school at the same time as my partner, Forte Fellowships, dog friendly places.
Silver Spring, MD/Memphis, TN
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Undergraduate University & Major(s): University of Maryland, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Prior Industry: Education
Future Industry: People Operations, Human-Centered Design
Haas Clubs: The Consortium, Innovation/Design Club, Beer Club
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Hiking and trying out Bay Area breweries
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: Every Haas student that I spoke to while applying went beyond themselves to offer support, give advice, and encourage me through the application process. Their kindness and generosity to a complete stranger told me everything I needed to know about the culture here.
Ask Me About: Out-of-left-field pivots, The Consortium, moving cross-country with my partner and dogs, less common career paths.
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Pronouns: he/him/his
Undergraduate University & Major(s): Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at BITS Pilani, India
Prior Industry: Consulting
Future Industry: Consulting / Tech
Haas Clubs: Tech Club, Consulting Club
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Brunches and hikes
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: While shortlisting business schools, proximity to the bay area, tech focus and a strong community were my key criteria. But when I started talking to people from different schools, Haas’ distinctive culture stood out as the clear differentiator! Haas is one of the few business schools that lives by its defining principles. When talking to students, alumni and admissions, I felt a sense of warmth and belonging. I knew that at Haas I would find accomplished yet humble and supportive peers and a welcoming community.
Ask Me About: International student experience, student life at Haas, recruiting for consulting and tech
Park Ridge, IL
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Undergraduate University & Major(s): Brandeis University, Anthropology, Spanish & Latin American Studies
Prior Industry: Nonprofit/Financial Services
Future Industry: FinTech
Haas Clubs: FinTech Club (VP of Conference), Net Impact Club (VP of Fellowships), Tech Club, Wine Club
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Attending Haasie potlucks, watching sunsets from the Hills, day trips to Napa
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: Everyone I interacted with during the admissions process, from current students to admissions staff, were caring, motivated and genuinely invested in helping me achieve my goals. They also confirmed that Social Impact is embedded into the culture and academics at Haas, which was a top priority for me when considering business schools.
Ask Me About: East-to-West Coast culture shock, adjusting to full-time school, being a “non-traditional” business school applicant.
Eau Claire, WI
Pronouns: he / him/ his
Undergraduate University & Major(s): University of Wisconsin, Chemical Engineering
Prior Industry: CPG Research & Development
Future Industry: CleanTech / Mobility
Haas Clubs: Haas Tech Club, Transportation & Mobility Club, Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative, Redwoods@Haas
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Seeking out the best views of the Bay on my road bike, rating the best bakeries in SF, relaxing with friends at Dolores Park
How did you know Haas was the right place for you: Haas checked all of my boxes in terms of academics, organizations, and proximity to my target industries. What really set Haas apart were the interactions I had with students and alumni. I reached out to an HSA on a whim early in my MBA journey, expecting a one-off chat. Over the course of a year, they helped me refine my essays, connect with other students, and patiently answered all of my questions. I also attended a (virtual) class, and was blown away by both the level of respect and depth of conversations I saw. Haas is truly an amazing place!
Ask Me About: Pivoting function and industry at the same time, how to rebrand yourself, the best cycling routes in the Bay Area, navigating the waitlist, the intersection of technology and environmental impact.
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