Monica Castano MSBA 27

A woman with long dark hair wearing a patterned blouse stands in front of a window with a cityscape in the background.

 I chose UC Davis because I wanted to bridge the gap between my experience in operations and project management and the technical skills needed to make data-driven business decisions.

What attracted me most was the practicum. I believe the best way to learn is by doing, and the opportunity to apply what I learn in the classroom to a real business problem was valuable. It goes beyond applying concepts or running analysis; you learn to adapt when data, business needs or priorities change and turn what you learn into something useful for an organization.

Student Leadership and Experience

  • Student Council Member, High School

Previous Education

  • International Relations, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada

Previous Work Experience

  • Consular Affairs Analyst, Consulate General of Colombia in San Francisco

Fun Facts

  • I have lived in three countries and 10 cities.
  • I love to travel and have been to 12 countries.
  • I enjoy baking and sightseeing.