EWMBA Program Office Team
| General Contact Information S440 Student Services Building, Haas School of Business [email protected] 510-643-9000Note: General work hours differ from physical building hours. Check with individual team members about remote vs. in-person work days. |
Summer 2025: General Hours Mon-Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM S440 Office Hours |
Leah J. Rozeboom (she/her) – Executive Director
510-663-0435
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Leah strategically manages the EW team to support curricular planning, major event coordination, and guidance to students, enhancing the overall Haas experience for part-time working professionals. This involves collaboration with student leaders, Haas lifecycle partners, UC Berkeley Partner programs, and key external stakeholders.
A proud alumna of the University of Northern Iowa, she earned her BA in Communication Studies and Family Services and a Master of Arts in Education. Her career and other family adventures have moved her from the Midwest to California (twice!) where she can enjoy the sunshine, forget winter ever existed, and spend time strolling outside.
Avni Kansara (she/her) – Director of Student Experience
510-642-1281
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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 (she/her) – Director of Academics
510-664-7164
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Justine manages the Academic side of the house and works with the Academic Advisors to navigate the EW students through the Haas/Cal systems and student life in order to provide a holistic program experience. She oversees the academic curriculum including the expansion of online electives and international opportunities. Justine grew up in nearby Santa Cruz but has moved across the country a couple times and been a working professional while in grad school. When she is not working she can be found trying a new coffee shop, going to Pilates, or traveling to visit friends.
LeAnne Do (she/her) – Associate Director
Academic Advisor (Last Names A-F)
510-664-7891
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LeAnne strives to make the world a more sustainable and inclusive place through the means of leveraging creative thinking and data to drive scalable learning innovations and experiences. LeAnne earned bachelor degrees in Economics and Education Sciences with the aspiration to improve student’s learning experiences through curriculum advising and the implementation of educational technology. She is currently in school for her masters in Learning, Design & Technology at the University of Southern California. LeAnne spent over six years working in the world of certifications both in an educational and corporate environment including technical certifications at Google Cloud and Blizzard Entertainment. Most recently she worked for Berkeley Executive Education managing the virtual classrooms before joining the EW Program Office. During her free time, she enjoys keeping herself active through boxing, pickleball, tennis, and hikes. Her lifetime goal is to hike all 63 national parks in the United States. When she’s not out and about in the sun, she enjoys winding down with a crochet hook and some yarn.
Jason Choi (he/him) – Associate Director
Academic Advisor (Last Names G-L)
510-642-8705
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Jason has worked in higher education since his undergraduate days in campus life and transitioned to the graduate business/MBA education space in 2021. His work focuses on delivering high-quality and responsive, white-glove student services experiences to supplement the MBA experience. Most recently, he comes from UC Davis’ Graduate School of Management; prior to that, Jason did recruitment, admissions, and marketing briefly at CSU Long Beach. His professional interests include employer engagement, curricular and co-curricular development, and instructional design, pedagogy, and delivery. A native of NYC, Jason holds a BA in Philosophy from Wheaton College and will be concluding his MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024. In 2016, he studied abroad in Australia and from 2017-2019, he lived in Hawai’i
Olivia Coffman (she/her) – Associate Director
Academic Advisor (Last Names M-R)
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Olivia is passionate about ensuring students have the best possible experience in their higher education endeavors. She has worked in the field since her undergraduate days at UC Davis working in the Study Abroad office, which led her to pursue a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Sri Lanka after graduation. She then came to Cal to work as an International Student Advisor for short-term exchange students. Most recently, Olivia graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with an Ed.M. in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship.
Olivia is a “third culture kid” who grew up in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and California; as a result she loves to travel and talk to others about travel! She also loves to spend time with family and friends, go for long walks, and root for Bay Area sports teams.
Hannah Fischer, Ed.D. (she/they) – Associate Director
Academic Advisor (Last Names S-Z)
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Hannah advises EW students on how to make their time here at Haas as successful and beneficial as possible. They also manage our partnerships within Haas and across campus. Hannah recently finished her Ed.D. in Racial Justice Education. They grew up in the Midwest and most recently moved to the Bay Area from Spokane, WA. Hannah enjoys reading memoirs and hiking with her partners and her dogs.
Robby Cortes (he/they) – Assistant Director of Events Planning & Operations
510-664-5945
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Robby is your dedicated resource for creating memorable experiences within the EWMBA student programming. Whether it’s coordinating exciting events or building a strong sense of community, they are committed to making your EWMBA journey exceptional. Robby is passionate about digital accessibility and creating inclusive spaces where all students can thrive. With a commitment to social justice and community engagement, they bring a “think globally, act locally” approach to event planning. When not working to enhance the EWMBA experience, they enjoy exploring hiking trails, volunteering at local farms, and spending quality time with their beloved rabbit and snake companions.
Luisa Guzman Gomez (she/they) – Assistant Director of Events Planning & Operations
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Luisa is your dedicated guide for crafting unforgettable experiences in EWMBA’s student programming. From organizing engaging events to fostering a sense of community, they are here to make your time at EWMBA truly special. With roots in the vibrant culture of Colombia, and nurtured in the diverse community of California’s Central Valley. They are passionate about infusing creativity into our community. Beyond work, they find joy in Latin dancing, hiking, and exploring artistic expressions. Nature and creativity are their constant inspirations. Let’s create lasting memories together at EWMBA!
Patte Hochkeppel (she/her) – Flex Program Manager
510-664-5573
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Patte is a pivotal member of the EW team specifically supporting the Flex scheduling option in all student experience, program updates, events and operations. She works with the EW Student Experience team to keep things running smoothly, and create an ideal environment for diversity, equity and inclusion. From the East coast Patte has made the Bay Area her home. When not working she can be found in her home studio creating sculptural ceramic pieces, and enjoying the California sunshine.
Mika Burstein (he/him) – Program Manager
510-664-7871
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Mika is a key contact for Evening and Weekend MBA students, faculty, and program leaders. He provides assistance for program updates and scheduling, as well as supporting Signature Events throughout the year. Mika is also the lead on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programming to help foster inclusivity and community. In his spare time, he loves spending time with family, reading, and attending live concerts of his favorite artists.