Account Executive
Red Hat
Class Profile
Our EMBA students come from various industries and functional roles, bringing diverse expertise to every class. Students not only benefit from the curriculum but also from each other's unique perspectives. Through sharing insights and experiences, they discover new opportunities and gain a broader understanding of different business verticals.
Who Is in the EMBA Class of 2025?
150
Cohort Size (Avg.)
15
Years Work Experience (Avg.)
9
Years Management Experience (Avg.)
26%
Hold Advanced Degrees
21%
Underrepresented Groups
30%
Identify as Female
30+
Industries
25
Countries of Origin
20+ Unique Functions Represented
30+ Job Industries
Geographic Locations
Greater Los Angeles Area 47%
Orange County 17%
San Diego 15%
Northern CA 8%
Central Coast 2%
Outside CA 9%
Outside the U.S. 3%
Countries of Origin: 40
Armenia • Australia • Belize • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Brazil • Cameroon • Canada • China • Colombia • Ecuador • Egypt • El Salvador • Estonia • Honduras • Hong Kong S.A.R. • India • Iran • Italy • Jamaica • Japan • Kuwait • Mexico • Nigeria • Peru • Philippines • Poland • Russia • Saudi Arabia • Serbia • South Korea • Syria • Taiwan • Tanzania • Turkey • Ukraine • United Kingdom • United States • Uzbekistan • Venezuela • Vietnam
“I thoroughly enjoyed my MBA experience because it meant connecting with diverse classmates from all backgrounds and industries, learning from practical frameworks and leadership experiences, and building a community of colleagues who inspire me. Even post-graduation, I've been impressed with the ability to connect with alumni and it has added a valuable layer to my experience.”
Sharon Friedman, Senior Partner Marketing Manager, Amazon
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Who's in EMBA?
Here's a sampling of the innovators and visionaries who make the program so impressive.
Account Executive
Red Hat
Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
David Geffen School of Medicine
Director Customer Growth
MGM Resorts International
Senior Vice President, Acquisitions
Red Stone Equity Partners
VP, Operations
HRL Laboratories
Director of Marketing
nWay Games
President, CEO
Caltron Construction Inc.
Trish Hamar
Senior Manager - Engineering Services for Roundhouse and Predictive Maintenance
Disneyland Resort
Farzad Massoudi (’19)
CEO, Massoudi Foundation
John Ho (’18)
CEO, Landsea Homes
Jesicah Rolapp (’19)
Major Gifts Officer, Aspire Public Schools
Stephanie Thomas (’19)
Associate, World Financial Group (WFG)
James Ouyang (’19)
Vice President, Portfolio Risk Manager, PIMCO
Jaydev Thakkar (’19)
Chief Operating Officer, Biofourmis
Nailah Madyun (’18)
Strategic Advisor, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sam Ahmadpour (’19)
Owner, Ahmadpour Law
Your Future Network
Surround yourself with classmates from top global organizations.
“One of the many reasons I chose UCLA’s EMBA program is its reputation for recruiting and graduating high-caliber executives. It’s been an incredible opportunity thus far to learn and collaborate with such diverse, brilliant leaders.”
Sarah Giroux (’19)
Chief of Staff, Amgen