Marianna de Lima Freitas MBA 26

I chose UC Davis for its strategic location near the Bay Area, which offers excellent access to industry connections and career opportunities. The program’s small cohort size was also a key factor, as it fosters a close-knit community and enables meaningful relationships with professors, fellow students and alumni.

These elements together create an ideal environment for both academic growth and professional networking.

Student Leadership and Experience

• Director of the GSM Marketing and Product Management Club
• Director of career services, Associated Students of Management
• Full-Time MBA student ambassador
• Member of the Women in Leadership club

Previous Education

• Bachelor of Science in chemical & biomolecular engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Previous Work Experience

• Process engineer, James Hardie Building Products
• Technical product manager intern, Micron Technology
• Engineering Co-op, Alcon Laboratories
• Quality engineer intern, Coca-Cola Company

Fun Facts

• I enjoy doing long distance running.
• I have a cat named Harry Potter.
• I love listening to audiobooks and podcasts. True crime, health and technology are my topics of interest.