The mission of RISE is to increase the applicant pool of historically underrepresented students (African American/Black, Chicanx/Latinx and/or Native American) through programs that motivate and support while pursuing the business major. RISE at HAAS is sponsored by the Haas Undergraduate Program Office.
RISE seeks to create a greater presence on the UC Berkeley campus by partnering with alumni and various student organizations. Connecting with these communities assists in promoting the diverse areas of business, while serving as a network to prospective Haas undergraduate students.
RISE provides participants with academic advising, peer mentorship and comprehensive resources that are conducive to the retention and growth of the RISE community at the Haas School of Business.
RISE also offers various informative workshops and events about the Haas undergraduate application process and the student experience.
Interested in joining or learning more about RISE, submit the RISE Interest form.
Please note, RISE is only open to current UC Berkeley students. Transfer Students are encouraged to attend Envision Haas events.
Fall 2021 Events
Advising Appointments with the Director of Admissions
VIRTUAL EVENT | AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Would you like to learn more about the business major and how Haas conducts our admission process? Make an advising appointment with the Director of Admissions, Sojourner Blair, to learn more about Haas.
[For current UC Berkeley students only]
LBSA Pre-Haas Bootcamp Kick-Off
VIRTUAL EVENT | SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 | 6:00PM-8:30PM PST
The Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) is putting on a Pre-Haas Bootcamp to offer peer advice on the Haas application process.
RISE Advising Appointments
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS | STARTING SEPTEMBER 20
Haas Undergraduate Program advisors Alessandra Fadeff & Monique Ellis will be offering advising appointments twice weekly beginning September 20. Please see the link below to schedule an advising appointment to get your questions answered, receive assistance with academic schedule planning, or to explore the different pathways for studying business at Haas.
HUBBA's 3rd Annual Diversity Career Fair
SEPTEMBER 30 | 6:00PM-8:00PM PST
Learn more below:
LBSA & RISE Presents: Haas Student Panel
VIRUTAL EVENT | OCTOBER 6, 2021 | 7:00PM-8:00PM PST
Join us to hear from current Haas students as they talk candidly about their experiences with the application and Haas culture.
EOP & RISE Presents: How to Stand Out in Your Haas Application
VIRTUAL EVENT | OCTOBER 19, 2021 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
Join RISE & EOP as we discuss how to best tell your story through the application, highlight your strengths and show your authentic self.
HUBBA & RISE Presents: The Value of a Haas Degree
VIRTUAL EVENT | OCTOBER 20, 2021 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
Hear from the Senior Assistant Dean of Instruction, Dr. Erika Walker, on the value of the Haas degree and learn more about the opportunities it provides. You will also hear from a panel of current Haas students.
HBSA Pre-Haas Panel
VIRTUAL EVENT | OCTOBER 26, 2021 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
The Haas Business School Association (HBSA) will be leading a Pre-Haas Panel featuring current Haas and LSBE students. Students will be discussing their experience with the applicant process and offering valuable advice and resources that aided them in their first two years at UC Berkeley.
HBSA & Haas UG Admissions Q&A
VIRTUAL EVENT | NOVEMBER 2, 2021 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
HBSA is excited to host the Admissions Team from the Haas Undergraduate Office for a presentation on the application process. After the 30-minute presentation, there will be a live Q&A session, where you can directly ask any questions you may have to the Admissions Team.
This event is open to all prospective applicants, so we encourage all students to attend to gain a better holistic picture of the application process.
HUBBA & RISE Presents: Demystifying The Haas Application: Admission Q&A
VIRTUAL EVENT | NOVEMBER 9, 2021 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
The Haas Undergraduate Black Business Association (HUBBA) & RISE@Haas presents: Demystifying the Haas Application. Join us for a comprehensive application walkthrough followed by a Q&A session with the Director of Admissions, Sojourner Blair. This is a great opportunity to discuss the application in detail and get your questions answered.
LBSA X RISE Essay/Resume Workshop
VIRTUAL EVENT | NOVEMBER 10, 2021 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
The Latinx Business Student Association (LBSA) & RISE@Haas presents: Essay/Resume Writing Workshop. Join us for an informative workshop in partnership with the The Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) in which you will hear from Haas advisors as well as current Haas students on how to best tailor your resume and structure your essays for the Haas application.
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Haas Application Q&A
VIRTUAL EVENT | NOVEMBER 17, 2021 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
Please join us to get all your application questions answered before you submit! Please come with your questions prepared.
Admissions Only Advising Appointments
VIRTUAL | NOVEMBER 22-23
RISE Advisors
Sojourner Blair
Director of Admissions & Haas Alum
Sojourner is a Bay Area native and alum of the Haas Undergraduate Program. After earning her bachelor’s degree in 1992, she worked in the consulting industry for 8 years. Realizing her true passion was in higher education, she returned to the Haas Undergraduate Program in 2000. In her current role as Director of Admissions she oversees admissions for the Continuing UCB, Biology+Business, Transfer and Global Management pools. As a first generation college student, Sojourner believes strongly in the power of education in finding our unique life purpose and path.
In her down time she enjoys watching sports especially her beloved Golden State Warriors. She also enjoys home improvement projects and working in her garden.
Alessandra F.
Alessandra Fadeff (pronouns: she/her) is from San Rafael, CA. Before coming to Berkeley Haas, she was an advisor for other colleges around the Bay but is happy to have found her home at UC Berkeley. In her current role as Assistant Director of Admissions & Outreach, Alessandra works closely with the Director and Associate Director on admissions processes, campus partnerships and student outreach.
Find Alessandra via email or in the Haas Undergraduate Program Office. Please reach out to her with any questions related to admissions or outreach programming or just to say hi.
Monique Ellis
Monique (pronouns: she/her) is a proud product of East Palo Alto, CA. She is a Cal alum having double majored in History and Sociology after transferring from a California community college. She has spent her career working to expand access to higher education for historically underrepresented and nontraditional students which led her to obtain her master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Michigan.
At Haas, Monique is the Associate Director of Admissions in the undergraduate program and supports admissions and outreach efforts. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to podcasts, and watching college football.
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Get Involved
Join our vibrant community of students interested in business and creating pathways to Haas for diverse populations. To join RISE and stay up to date on our events, helpful resources, future opportunities, and other exciting RISE news, complete the RISE Interest form below.
Are you a RISE Alum?
RISE recognizes that maintaining relationships with it’s alumni is essential to the sustainability of the program. Please fill out the RISE Interest form to update your contact information with us. We will reach out regarding educational, professional, and volunteer opportunities as they arise.