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netWORKed is the official podcast of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Hosted by Chris Marshall, Director of Alumni Relations & Network Strategy, this podcast will feature conversations with industry leaders who are preparing the next generation of inspired, innovative and collaborative leaders who are committed to making a positive impact. In each episode, we touch on the importance of strengthening business connections, developing long-lasting professional relationships and what new opportunities arose for each guest when they …netWORKed.
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Chris Marshall shares the mic with Chris Wimsatt, deputy director and CFO of the Sacramento International Airport, who oversees the finances of four airports with a regional economic impact of the more than $4 billion annually—and has a planned $1.3 billion SMForward Capital Program on tap.
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Host Chris Marshall shares the mic with Jita Buño, Associate COO of UC Davis Health, a major academic health center located in Sacramento, California. She discusses exciting and innovative developments like Aggie Square and the 48X Complex, which is set to become the largest surgery center in the country.
Buño shares her remarkable, non-traditional journey to her leadership role at UC Davis Health. She emphasizes the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities and the significance of authentic relationships.
As U.S. Navy veteran, Buño shares valuable advice for military personnel transitioning into the civilian workforce and the advantages of earning an MBA for career advancement. She also discusses the evolving landscape of healthcare, and the integration of AI to improve healthcare quality and efficiency.
Tune in for valuable insights from Jita Buño on leadership, career development and the importance of staying true to your passion.
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Host Chris Marshall caught up with Tai Doong, chief marketing activist at Torani, a nearly 100-year-old global flavor company with deep roots in San Francisco that put Italian soda on the map and made the world's first flavored latte.
A 1997 UC Davis MBA alum, Doong shares his valuable insights on the changing landscape of marketing, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities presented by data-driven personalization, unified experiences, social impact initiatives, and AI. He reveals how he stays up to date with the latest trends and offers advice on how emerging marketers can thrive in the ever-evolving field.
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
In our first episode, host Chris Marshall, our director of alumni relations and network strategy, sits down with Dean H. Rao Unnava to discuss hot topics in management education, innovative new programs at the Graduate School of Management and exciting future trends including:
- Return on investment for graduate business degrees
- Launching stackable certificates as skill builders for employees, and as a new way to earn a MBA over time
- Online lifelong learning for alumni
- Expanding and strengthening our alumni networks, including our BizBridge student-alumni mentorship program
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