As the first point of contact for questions or information, the MBA Program Office is here for you. We are located in S420 in the Student Services Building, and are available for drop-in advising from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wendy Guild

ASSISTANT DEAN, MBA PROGRAMS & ADMISSIONS

Wendy oversees all aspects of the MBA Programs, and works closely with students, faculty, and staff to ensure that the best possible curriculum and MBA experience is delivered.

 

Jenn Bridge

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jenn oversees both Academics and the Student Life & Leadership Development team. She is focused on strengthening the FTMBA student experience.

Contact Jenn Bridge

Kate Tobias

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Kate partners on the Program Office leadership development curriculum, including applied innovation courses and opportunities to develop leadership skills outside the classroom.

Contact Kate Tobias

Academics Team

Lucas Mollenbrink

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS

Lucas focuses on the overall academic experience, overseeing the advising program and operations. He monitors degree progress, liaises with key faculty and departmental partners,  and develops strategic initiatives to improve the program.

Contact Lucas Mollenbrink

Thao Valdez

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS

Thao serves as the academic advisor to students with last names N-Z,  helping them navigate their class experience.  She also leads the international exchange program and is the program’s GNAM liaison. Her other special project areas include bidding, class planning, and orientation.

Contact Thao Phan

Jody O’Connor

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS

Jody serves as the academic advisor to students with last names A-M,  helping them navigate their class experience. Her special project areas include core class registration, bidding, certificate programs and the independent study process.

Contact Jody O’Connor

Anthony Jackson

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS

Anthony supports the day-to-day operations of the Academic program. He serves as a front-line advisor on general student, faculty, and staff questions in addition to managing the non-MBA request process and Student-Initiated.

Contact Anthony Jackson

Stéphanie van Nassau

PROGRAM COORDINATOR OF ACADEMICS

Stéphanie provides key logistical support to the Core and various academics team projects. She serves as the office manager for the team, financial administrator,  and coordinator of signature Program events.

Contact Stéphanie van Nassau

Student Life & Leadership Development Team

Sumayyah Alsabri

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Sumayyah oversees the Student Life team with a focus on enhancing the overall MBA student experience and supporting leadership development. She develops strategic initiatives, formulates policies, and oversees programming from orientation through commencement. She serves as the key advisor and thought partner to the MBA Association and student leaders. She is passionate about cultivating partnerships and creating a diverse and inclusive Haas community.

Contact Sumayyah Alsabri

Holden Reyes

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Holden leads event management, overseeing various responsibilities such as coordinating the commencement ceremony, handling Major Event requests, and providing assistance for student events, conferences, and summits. Additionally, he plays a key role in devising communication strategies and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Program Office Weekly publication.

Contact Holden Reyes

Joy Bianchi

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Joy leads community building, wellness, and leadership development. She is the liaison to all registered student organizations and serves as the point of contact with the LEAD Center. She also works directly with club leaders on the sponsorship guide. Her goal is to promote and create an environment of community and wellness, serving as a thought leader and facilitator for graduate-level professional development.

Contact Joy Bianchi

Sarah Dobson

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Sarah supports international students and underrepresented students through their journey at Haas. She serves as the point person for affinity clubs and as the DEI Liaison for the Full-Time MBA team.

Contact Sarah Dobson

Fredie Frausto

PROGRAM COORDINATOR OF STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Fredie supports the Student Life team through office management and administration, procurement, and event planning. He supports students with locker assignments, prayer/meditation room access, student organization grants, CampusGroups administration, SPA access, and much more.

Contact Fredie Frausto

Emergency Contacts


UC Emergency Contacts
From a campus phone: 911
From a cell phone: 510-642-3333

For building problems or emergencies at Haas:
Haas Security Guard: 510-292-7800
Gerardo Campos (Facilities Manager): 510-847-4707

Resources to respond to sexual harassment for students, staff, and faculty can be found on this UC Berkeley website.