International Student Representatives

Anjali Menon | MBA 23

Hometown: Kerala, India

Prior Industry: Social Impact Consulting

Future Industry: Consulting, Energy

Haas Clubs: Haas Consulting Club (Co-President), BERC, Redwoods@Haas, SABA

Favorite memory about moving to the US: Cars stopping for me to cross the road (without a traffic signal) - felt like a QUEEN! But my absolute favorite has to be spending my birthday at Yosemite amongst crystal clear water and majestic peaks. 

Favorite thing about the Haas community: The collaborative culture really shines through - people are around if you need help, be it for recruitment, academics etc, whether you’ve barely spoken to them before or not. Sometimes, that’s just how we build community - by being there for one another. 

Fun fact: I did a solo trip to Meghalaya, a north-eastern Indian state for 9 days and it was magical!

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Edward Huang | MBA 23

Hometown: Anhui, China

Prior Industry: Advertising  

Future Industry: Consulting, Media  

Haas Clubs: Haas Technology Club, Hass Consulting Club, DMEC, Q@Haas

Favorite memory about moving to the US: The first time I skied, the first time I drove, the first time I stood in the heart of Time Square… The things I have done for the first time in the US are all my favorite memories.

Favorite thing about the Haas community: The humble mindset and kind hearts of Haasies. 

Fun fact: I’d become a stand-up comedian if I didn’t have to care about career and money. 

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Elizabeth Yen | MBA 23

Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan

Prior Industry: Consumer Goods, e-Commerce

Future Industry: Technology, Consulting

Haas Clubs: Haas Technology Club, Hass Consulting Club, Redwood@Haas

Favorite memory about moving to the US: Served as the makeup artist for Haas Drag Race!

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Riddhima Batta | MBA 23

Hometown: Hyderabad, India

Prior Industry: FinTech

Future Industry: Big Tech   

Haas Clubs: Haas Tech Club, Haas Innovation Design Club, Women in Leadership, South Asian Business Association

Favorite memory about moving to the US: Kicking off our MBA journey with a cruise in the Pacific and experiencing snow for the first time in Lake Tahoe with fellow Haasies.

Favorite thing about the Haas community: The brilliance and kind-heartedness of the community truly makes it one of a kind. I am surrounded by people who are incredibly talented, driven and committed to the greater good. I consider myself fortunate to be a part of this community that helps me grow every day.   

Fun fact: I can cook regional dishes native to each of the 28 states of India.

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Rohit Joseph | MBA 23

Hometown: Karnataka, India

Prior Industry: Financial Services

Future Industry: Technology, Consulting

Haas Clubs: Haas Consulting Club, Haas Technology Club, Redwoods@Haas, Haas Soccer Club, South Asian Business Association

Favorite memory about moving to the US: The sunsets! The orange skies with the backdrop of the Bay are gorgeous.

Favorite thing about the Haas community: Everyone is really helpful. There is a lot of emphasis on helping each other succeed rather than it being a rat race against each other.

Fun fact:  I like to play table tennis with a racquet in each hand, not sure how well it sits in the rules though!

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Sophie He | MBA 23

Hometown: Guangdong, China

Prior Industry: Financial Service-Deals Advisory

Future Industry: Technology, Healthcare

Haas Clubs: Technology Club, Finance Club, Fintech Club

Favorite memory about moving to the US: Hiking in Yosemite’s valleys and watching the starry night with my fellow Haasies besides the bonfire in Haasemite!

Favorite thing about the Haas community: The Haas community is very inclusive and supportive. I learn hard and play hard in this friendly environment.

Fun fact: The first month I arrived at Haas, I signed up for Story Salon and won the lottery

to tell my 10 minutes story in front of my fellow 200 Haasies. Also, I am an Argentina Tango enthusiast. Baila Comigo!

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Alejandro Fernandez | MBA 23

Hometown: Madrid, Spain

Prior Industry: Startup

Future Industry: Startup

Haas Clubs: Latin American & Hispanic Business Association (co-president), Women In Leadership (ally), Berkeley Entrepreneurship Association

Favorite memory about moving to the US: Landing in New York City at 4 am on a Tuesday and realizing I could still have a full on sit down meal because diners in the city never close...

Favorite thing about the Haas community: It’s a very authentic community, in which you can bring all your quirks and idiosyncrasies knowing you will fit in.

Fun fact: I started a podcast during the pandemic.

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Dara Batomunkueva | MBA 23

Hometown: Ulan-Ude, Russia

Prior Industry: Consulting

Future Industry: Clean tech / Sustainability or Consulting (perfect if I can combine both)

Haas Clubs: Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (VP of Events and Programs), Redwoods@Haas

Favorite memory about moving to the US: A road-trip to Big Sur and Monterey with fellow Haasies! It is one of the most magical places I’ve been to, with incredible views and a very relaxed vibe. If you are going there, definitely rent a convertible and dress warm! It will be crazy windy, but totally worth it. 

Favorite thing about the Haas community: The feeling of belonging and safety within the community. 

Fun fact: I am probably Latin American at heart - I love Latin music and dances, it just makes me so happy and so alive!

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Hezi Cohen | MBA 23

Hometown: Tel Aviv & Kadima, Israel

Prior Industry: Government and Financial Services   

Future Industry: Venture Capital, Tech   

Haas Clubs: Q@Haas (VP of Finance), Haas VC Club, Net Impact, Tech Club, Wine Club, Redwoods@Haas, Jewish Business Club 

Favorite memory about moving to the US: Taking an early morning flight after a great weekend in Las (Haas) Vegas with many other Haasies, directly from Tiesto’s concert to a Sunday class. 

Favorite thing about the Haas community: Its diversity - there are people with such different backgrounds and interests at Haas, and their humility is appreciable. 

Fun fact: After my military service I traveled 9 month around South America - from Argentina to Colombia. I’ve traveled to 21 countries in total, and I’m excited to take a bunch of classmates to Israel in the spring.

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Fiorella Juscamaita | MBA 23

Hometown: Lima, Peru

Prior Industry: Consumer Goods

Future Industry: Tech

Haas Clubs: Haas Tech Club (Co-president), Latin American & Hispanic Business Association, Marketing Club, Redwoods@Haas

Favorite memory about moving to the US: First picnic with Haasies at Strawberry Creek Park, where I got to get to know everybody, have first interactions with fellow Haasies, learn about each other, and share a good moment with everyone.

Favorite thing about the Haas community: The people. Haasies are humble and are a welcoming community.

Fun fact: I can go from zero to a hundred. I did my first long-distance triathlon after six months of training with no prior racing experience.

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Guilherme Klingelfus | MBA 23

Hometown: Curitiba, Brasil

Prior Industry: Consulting

Future Industry: Entertainment / Gaming

Haas Clubs: Digital Media and Entertainment (Co-president), Haas Tech Club and Haas Data Science Club

Favorite memory about moving to the US:  Going to Yosemite with the Haas crew and hiking up Cloud’s rest! Beautiful views all along the way

Favorite thing about the Haas community: It’s incredible how we instantly can connect with anyone here. Everyone is so approachable and it really feels like a community!

Fun fact: I’m a huge Final Fantasy fan, I have played over 17 games of the franchise.

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Nicolas Mora | MBA 23

Hometown: Santiago, Chile

Prior Industry: Consulting

Future Industry: Tech

Haas Clubs: Latin American & Hispanic Business Association (co-president), Haas Tech Club, Redwoods@Haas.

Favorite memory about moving to the US: Experiencing a tailgate at a 49ers vs. Packers home-opening game. I was staggered to see how a huge parking lot was transformed into a small city for the day. A colorful scene –full of burning grills, flags, live music, and footballs flying around– which was even more fun than the actual game!

Favorite thing about the Haas community: How the defining principles are real (not a slogan), and you can see them represented day by day in a humble community that shares a unique DNA.

Fun fact: The last time I woke up in the morning on the first alarm, Twitter didn't exist.

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