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.
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.
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.
Thao Phan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.