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.
Spring 2022 Events
LBSA x RISE Presents: Get Involved with Haas as a Non-Major
Virtual Event | Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | 6:00PM-7:00PM PST
Join the Latinx Business Student Association (LBSA) and RISE to learn about the different ways you can get involved with the Haas community and take advantage of valuable learning opportunities.
The Latinx Business Student Association (LBSA) Presents: The Future For Everyone
In-Person Event | Various Dates
LBSA is proud to partner with Chevron to host this year’s Chevron Case Competition! This opportunity is open to everyone in the UC Berkeley community (no experience necessary, all majors are welcome!).
What is a case competition?
A case competition is an opportunity to develop innovative, creative solutions to a real-world challenge that Chevron is currently working to address.
How do I join?
To participate, you must submit a Sign-Up Form and choose 4-5 teammates (EACH TEAMMATE MUST SUBMIT AN INDIVIDUAL FORM TO QUALIFY). At least 1 member of your 4-5 person team must be an LBSA member – OR – must identify as an underrepresented individual.
Don’t worry if you don’t have 4-5 teammates or if your team doesn’t meet all of the requirements, you can click the button that says “Match Me To Teammates” and we will match you with other awesome participants!
** Individual applicants are also welcome to apply!
** SIGN UP FORM: https://tinyurl.com/ChevronCaseCompetition **
Timeline:
Sunday, March 27th @ 11:59PM – Last Day to Sign Up
Tuesday, March 29th – Teams Announced + Prompt Released at Mandatory Workshop
Wednesday, April 6th @ 12PM – Slide Deck Submission
Thursday, April 6th – Chevron Info-Session + Finalists Announced
Friday, April 7th – Case Competition Day + Networking Session
Do you have any questions?
Please submit any questions to the Question Form below and an LBSA Board Member will contact you directly.
Question Form: https://forms.gle/XKwX1VBv57cvurk1A
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.
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.
Resources
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.