GSM Student Association Sacramento (GSMSA Sacramento)

Mission, Purpose & Objectives

Mission

The Graduate School of Management Student Association Sacramento (GSMSA Sacramento) aims to improve the experience of students in the UC Davis Sacramento MBA program in order to prepare exemplary business leaders who make an impact in the global marketplace.

Purpose

The purpose of the GSMSA Sacramento is to serve as a liaison between the Sacramento MBA students and the administration of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Specifically, members of the GSMSA Sacramento are student advocates, communicating the viewpoints and suggestions of their classmates to the Dean and GSM Administration.

Objectives

The objective of the GSMSA Sacramento is to act as a strategic advisory board with the intentions of (a) improving the quality, value, and community of the Sacramento MBA Program, and (b) providing a platform for the discussion and action around student concerns.

Additionally, GSMSA Sacramento seeks to grow the value of the Graduate School of Management (GSM) in the U.S. and internationally by finding ways to increase the value proposition of the program for prospective students and employers. The GSMSA Sacramento hosts a variety of networking events, career workshops and social gatherings for students to connect with both alumni and other MBA students at the San Ramon & Davis campuses.

Board Members

Current Board Members

Andrew Rozak

Andrew Rozak
President

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Krystal Scruggs

Krystal Scruggs
Vice President of Internal Affairs

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Melissa Sanchez Robinson

Melissa Sanchez Robinson
Vice President of External Affairs

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Martha Orozco Zaragoza 
Director of Finance

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Kim Fox

Kim Fox
Director of Events

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Aimee Gamez
Director of Academic Affairs

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Andre Paradiang
Career Development

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Bryan Estrada
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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Paul Fortun
Director at Large

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Events and Activities

Monthly Career Development Presentations

GSMSA Sac, along with the GSM career development team, hosts monthly presentations to help students establish their “brand." Presentation topics range from interview preparation, maximizing networking opportunities, and self-promotion.     

Career Change Workshops

Ever feel like you are in the wrong industry? GSMSA Sac has developed a new workshop series to help students pivot into their dream job. Please contact Rhea Panchal for more information.    

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email the GSMSA Sacramento President, Eddie Ramirez.