The International Student Representatives (ISRs) serve as a student resource for prospective and admitted students across the globe. We're here to ensure that no matter where our global population of students come from, they have a smooth and informed transition into their MBA and life here at Berkeley Haas. Feel free to reach out to us with regional questions such as tips for finding housing, cultural acclimation and transition, or anything else that's on your mind!
Asia-Pacific Region
Jessica Lui, MBA 19
Fujian, China
Prior Industry: Private Wealth Mgmt
Future Industry: Impact Investing
Haas Clubs: Berkeley Board Fellow, Impact Investing Network Fellow, Socially Responsible Investment Fund
Favorite memory about moving to the US: The third day after my arrival in Berkeley, I did a quick hike up to Big C. The moment I saw the view of Berkeley, San Francisco and the Bay Area, I knew I would enjoy my time here.
Favorite thing about the Haas community: We have a very cohesive community where people are willing to help you in every aspect. I feel very supported here.
Fun fact: I travel quite a bit and have been a travel writer/ photographer for a few years.
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Arion Blas, MBA 19
Hometown: Manila, Philippines
Prior Industry: Economic Consulting
Future Industry: Technology
Haas Clubs: Tech Club, General Management & Strategy, Christian Fellowship, Asia Business Club
Favorite memory about moving to the US: Seeing snow for the first time and catching my first snowflake.
Favorite thing about the Haas community: Deep Dish Dinners — Several times a semester, I get to invite Haasies who I haven't had a chance to meet for dinner. During the meal, we get to share stories and build friendships.
Fun fact: Outside of school/work, I do experimental baking and cooking.
Allan Lau, MBA 19
Hometown: Hong Kong, China
Prior Industry: Finance
Future Industry: Media/Technology
Haas Clubs: Digital Media & Entertainment Club, Berkeley Board Fellows, Haas First-Year Band
Favorite memory about moving to the US: Seeing the Cal football team win as underdogs, and rushing the field afterwards.
Favorite thing about the Haas community: All of the opportunities available and the inclusiveness of our community — you are encouraged to and can really get involved in anything you want, time is the only limiting factor.
Fun fact: I've been known to participate in marathon karaoke sessions, some lasting up to 7+ hours.
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
Sandra Tamer, MBA 19
Hometown: Zahle, Lebanon
Prior Industry: Energy
Future Industry: Consulting
Haas Clubs: Co-President of Consulting Club, Berkeley Board Fellow & Committee Member, MENA group consultant for a startup in the Middle East
Favorite memory about moving to the US: Week Zero — our student orientation — right upon arrival. It was only my second day in the US.
Favorite thing about the Haas community: The people, the people, the people.
Fun fact: I can't stop smiling!
Luca Cosentino, MBA 19
Hometown: Rome, Italy
Prior Industry: Tech
Future Industry: Tech/Blockchain
Haas Clubs: Co-chair of Berkeley Entrepreneurs Association, International Business Development prospect, Program Manager for Tech Club
Favorite memory about moving to the US: Meeting my roommates and organizing our first house party of the year.
Favorite thing about the Haas community: The collaborative and open culture.
Fun fact: I went to a party in LA one time with Justin Bieber. He doesn't remember me.
Daniel Mombiedro, MBA 19
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Prior Industry: Investment Management
Future Industry: Consumer Products
Haas Clubs: Team lead for International Business Development, Sports Business Club, Tech Club, Strategy & General Management Club, European Business Club
Favorite memory about moving to the US: Driving across the Bay Bridge listening to San Francisco — a song by Scott McKenzie — with views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and the city of San Francisco in the background. It felt like something big had just started!
Favorite thing about the Haas community: I love how supportive and humble my classmates are. The diversity of our community and the highly collaborative environment here makes this experience so rich and exciting.
Fun fact: I have always been passionate about planes. I learned how to fly a small propeller plane before I learned how to drive a car!
Latin America
Laura Gomez, MBA 19
Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia
Prior Industry: Finance
Future Industry: Technology
Haas Clubs: Co-President of the Tech Club, VP Social for the Latin American & Hispanic Business Association
Favorite memory about moving to the US: Building IKEA furniture with strangers who quickly became friends and eventually became family.
Favorite thing about the Haas community: Knowing there's always someone willing to be there for you.
Fun fact: I have weirdly shaped ears. Headphones will never stay in place!
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Eduardo Nince, MBA 19
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Prior Industry: Consulting
Future Industry: Technology
Haas Clubs: Tech Club, Data Science Club, Improv Club, Latin American & Hispanic Business Association, Redwoods Club
Favorite memory about moving to the US: Going to a jazz concert with Pharoah Sanders and Ravi Coltrane at SF Jazz Center.
Favorite thing about the Haas community: How people are always willing to help each other.
Fun fact: I went for a 3-day hike alone in the Himalayas. After 5 hours, I realized that the map I had bought was wrong and was lost for several hours. Needless to say, I made it back!
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