EWMBA Program Office

Jamie Breen – Assistant Dean, MBA Programs for Working Professionals
jamiebreen@berkeley.edu

Mark Gorenflo – Executive Director
510-643-0159
mark_gorenflo@haas.berkeley.edu

Mark works with the EWMBA Team to deliver the academic program and student experience events tailored to meet the needs of its working professional students. A transplant from the East Coast, Mark finished the Haas Executive MBA Program in January 2017 and joined Haas after a 35 year career working for the Federal Government. Outside work, Mark enjoys hiking, snowboarding, biking – all necessary to work off his calorific food exploits in Oakland and San Francisco

Janelle Hofeditz – Director of Strategic Initiatives
janelle_hofeditz@haas.berkeley.edu

Janelle focuses on strategic initiatives that will enhance the academic experience for students. When not at work, she relishes time with her family and enjoys Giants & Royals baseball, college basketball, and a good book.

Avni Kansara – Director of Student Experience
510-642-1281
akansara@haas.berkeley.edu
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Avni focuses on the student experience for EW students and partners with them to successfully navigate their MBA program. She also oversees the Signature Events (WE Launch, WE Innovate, and WE Lead) as well as student experience initiatives and programs. Avni is a Bay Area native and in her spare time she enjoys writing fiction novels and spending quality time with her nephews and the rest of her family.

Justine Roades – Associate Director
Students Last Names: A-G
510-664-7164
jroades@haas.berkeley.edu
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Justine advises EW students on how to navigate through the Haas and Cal systems and student life in order to provide a holistic program from students.  She also coordinates EW international opportunities such as Seminars in International Business and Global Network for Advanced Management courses.  Justine grew up in nearby Santa Cruz and when she is not working she can be found trying a new coffee shop, going to the movies, or traveling to visit friends.

Amanda Gill – Associate Director
Students Last Names: H-O
510-664-7517
agill@haas.berkeley.edu
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Amanda is responsible for advising EW students on everything from enrollment and academic planning (ask her about the “totem pole of priorities”) to degree requirements and student life. In addition, she oversees the core portion of the curriculum. She also works with our first-year student cohort reps. Amanda grew up in the East Bay. She is a proud double Bear — English as an undergrad and recently Global Studies for her Master’s degree. Her focus was on education and public policy in Latin America. Go Bears!

Vicki Orlando – Assistant Director
510-642-8705
vorlando@haas.berkeley.edu

Vicki provides operational support to both the academics and student experience of the EWMBA program. She works with the EWMBA team, lifecycle partners, and faculty to support events, coordinates academic materials for students, and helps students navigate the various Haas and Cal Systems. Vicki enjoys baking or cooking something new in the kitchen, as well as exploring new places in the Bay Area.

Jessica De Anda – Student Experience Specialist
510-664-7871
jdeanda@haas.berkeley.edu

Jessica provides support to both the academics and student experience of the EWMBA program. In addition to supporting the Director of Student Experience on the EW Signature Events (WE Launch, WE Innovate, and WE Lead), she coordinates transportation, oversees course video requests, and supports general student inquiries. Jessica is from Southern California and enjoys running, cooking, and reading in her spare time.