Menlo College 2023 Commencement Program

COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM MAY 20, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

Edward Everett Hale, Historian (1822-1909) Edward Everett Hale died over a century ago, but as we reflect on the journey that brought us to this day, his words have resonance even now. As you, the CLASS OF 2023 graduates, look to your future, I hope his words will be your guidepost. Come together, keep together, and work together – that trilogy defines success in every aspect of our lives.

Given all the challenges we have faced in recent years, the successful attainment of a college degree speaks to incredible resilience and determination. That fact should give every member of the CLASS OF 2023, and all of us, hope for our future. While we do not yet know the specific ways in which today’s graduates will make their marks in the coming years, I have no doubt that their efforts will make the world a better place for all of us.

To all those who made today possible for our students: family, friends, trustees, faculty, coaches, staff, as well as those who are no longer with us but whose memories we honor – thank you for all you contributed as these graduates pursued their dreams here at Menlo College.

And to today’s graduates, congratulations on reaching this joyous day.

Forever, go Oaks!

Steven A. Weiner President of Menlo College

CLASS of

2023 COMMENCEMENT

May 20, 2023

PROGRAM OF EVENTS —|—

DECLARATION & WELCOME Charles “Chop” Keenan, III ‘66 Grand Marshal PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Sofia Costantini '23 OPENING REMARKS Steven Weiner President THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Micah Ka-ne ’91 CLASS VALEDICTORIAN Samuele Mian '23 STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT Raymond Juballa '23 ACADEMIC PROGRAM LEADERSHIP Melissa Michelson Dean of Arts and Sciences Mouwafac Sidaoui Vice President and Dean of Business COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Victor Nunnemaker Entrepreneur PRESENTATION DEGREE CANDIDATES Steven Weiner President

PHOTOGRAPHY Brian Byllesby - Oakssports.com Crystal Cebedo '20 Melisa Ibrahimovic '25 George Retalas

202 3 C O MM E N C E M E NT S P EAKER Menlo College is honored to welcome Victor Nunnemaker, a first-generation college

graduate and serial entrepreneur who rose above childhood adversity to become a successful father, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as the speaker for the College’s 95th commencement ceremony.

Nunnemaker overcame a childhood marked by poverty and abuse to become the only person in his family to earn both a college and graduate degree. He ran track and worked three jobs to pay for his education, earning his B.A. in Business Economics and German from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his masters equivalent in International Finance at the Hochschule (University) St. Gallen (HSG) in Switzerland after being awarded the prestigious Rotary Foundation Scholarship for graduate studies.

Victor Nunnemaker Entrepreneur

Today, Nunnemaker has amassed an impressive resume: Serial entrepreneur, investor, mentor, coach, and board member. After completing his formal education, Nunnemaker had a very successful finance career working for Price Waterhouse, Genentech and Oracle. Then, after taking one tech company public and serving as the CFO of another, Nunnemaker went “rogue.” He founded multiple successful companies, growing them over twelve years, and was fortunate to have several very successful exits in 2017.

Nunnemaker now serves on several philanthropic and other company boards, and is the president-elect of the San Francisco Entrepreneurs Organization. He is an advocate of a “healthy body, healthy mind,” working out daily, and believes in the merits of meditation, cold plunges and a healthy semi-keto diet. Nunnemaker has many interests and hobbies, including: Cessna airplane pilot, research scuba diver, Cal Eco-Challenge adventure racer, triathlete, abalone diver, and adventurer. He is bilingual German/English, and enthusiastically,mediocre in Spanish (due to lack of practice, but he hopes to rectify that soon with trips to Spain and Latin America).

In 2017, Nunnemaker became an apple farmer after purchasing property in Northern California's Anderson Valley wine country. He loves spending time with, and is most proud of, his two amazing children and his wife of 21 years. Together, they divide their time between Silicon Valley and learning how to graft trees, make cider, and tend to their Anderson Valley Apple Farm, called “Poleeko Ranch.”

2023 V A L ED IC TOR I AN — Samuele Mian ‘23 Hi there! My name is Samuele Mian, an international student from Italy – just one of the 45 different countries represented on the Menlo campus this year.

My experience at Menlo College has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, I felt a rush of excitement and gratitude. After leaving my home country at the age of 19, I had spent years searching for a place where I could truly feel like I belonged. That place proved to be Menlo College.

The journey to get here was not an easy one. Leaving behind everything I had ever known and loved felt daunting, but I knew that I needed to take this leap of faith if I wanted to truly grow and challenge myself. When I landed in California for the first time, I was struck by the beauty of my new surroundings and the energy of this vibrant state. Everywhere I looked, there was something new to explore and discover.

Of course, the transition to a new culture was not always smooth. I had to learn to navigate new customs and social norms, and sometimes found myself feeling homesick or out of place. But as time went on, I began to assimilate more fully into this new world, finding friends and mentors who supported and encouraged me along the way.

Now, as I walk the halls of Menlo College, I feel a deep sense of belonging and purpose. This is a place where I have been free to pursue my academic and professional goals, while also immersing myself in a community of like-minded individuals who share my passion for learning and growth. Whether I am in the classroom, or participating in extracurricular activities, I am constantly inspired and excited by the opportunities that Menlo College has to offer. The resources provided to students here are valuable, and I am grateful for the support that has allowed me to thrive academically and personally.

Being at Menlo College is not just about getting an education or building a career – it is about becoming part of a community, a family that will support me throughout my life. I am excited to see what the future holds, and I am grateful to be on this journey with my fellow Menlo College students and faculty. I am truly thankful for the supportive and enriching experience that Menlo College has given me.

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2 02 3 SALU TATO RIA N— Nichole Smith '23 My name is Nichole Smith, and I am graduating with a degree in accounting. My journey at Menlo College has not been linear. Halfway through my freshman year, the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, which caused us to transition to online learning. I was also unsure what career path I wanted to take, the more I learned about the different aspects of business.

It is because of the wonderful professors and people I’ve met at Menlo College that I’ve been able to discover who I am, what I’m capable of, and who I want to become. Their support and guidance helped me discover my strengths and how I could apply them effectively. I’ve been granted amazing opportunities to immerse myself in the professional world. In the summer of 2022, I began my audit/assurance internship at Ernst & Young. That experience helped finetune my focus on pursuing my dreams after graduation. I will also be pursuing my CPA license in the near future. I have been honored to serve as the Accounting Club president and as an English peer tutor at the WOCC. My time at Menlo taught me that nothing worth having is easy; there will always be challenges to overcome and tough situations to push through, whether we want to or not. What matters most is how you choose to respond and to reflect on how these challenges can serve you in becoming a better person. Only you are capable of forging your path and creating something to be proud of. If I could only have one takeaway from my time at Menlo College, it would be this: know yourself, and you will win all battles.

STUD ENT GOVE R N M E N T PR E S I D EN T— Raymond Juballa '23 Greetings all. My name is Raymond Juballa. My life has been filled with creativity and countless pivots. Start with my surname, JUBALLA. When I was adopted by my father David Jew, and my mother Rosanne Balla, they created my surname by foregoing the option to hyphenate their last names, modifying the spelling of my father's last name, to create a non-traditional last name that inspires conversation.

Non-traditional is also my journey to and through Menlo. I spent my pre-school years in Hong Kong, elementary in Spanish Immersion and Saturday Mandarin schools, joined a learn-by-doing youth development program, raised major livestock for county fairs, and progressed through leadership and mentoring training while attending high school. Thereafter, I explored local community colleges, and was well on my way to becoming a hands-on jack of all trades. As I missed the livestock, though, I migrated to Merced College, where I was able to join a livestock showing team and a mechanized agricultural equipment program. I began what I called, “living my best life.”

Then came a big pivot. A spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. I had to rethink my education and career plans. After three months in the hospital and while still undergoing rehab, I returned to the College of San Mateo to earn an AS degree in Computer Aided Design using special accessibility tools and software. I had to problem solve multiple times a day just to do normal daily tasks without the use of my hands. I realized that I was an innovator, but traditional career paths were not going to be a great fit. I would have to create my own path.

Luckily Menlo’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation program was within reach. I became a transfer student, a commuter, and began forging my way down a new path. I revived the Oaks Innovation Club, became a University Innovation Fellow and president of the Student Government Association. I am proud to have instituted changes that will allow future leaders to effectively build on the operations my colleagues and I have initiated in all three organizations. For my senior year, I received my first taste of independence since my accident when I became a resident in the wheelchair-accessible John Arrillaga Hall.

I am optimistic about my future and can truly say Menlo and its people have been a big part of me being able to claim once again, “I am living my best life.” During my time here at Menlo, I have had the pleasure of getting to know many of my peers, hear their stories, and celebrate their accomplishments. I have watched in awe as I have seen my fellow graduates pivot when faced with obstacles, both large and small, public and private. It’s an important resilience skill to recognize: if you can’t change it, pivot.

Congratulations Class of 2023. GO OAKS! 2

HONORS CONVOCATION AWARD RECIPIENTS Samuele Mian '23

Kauahoa Hermosura '23

This is the highest honor that a student can receive at Menlo College. Through the outstanding demonstration of scholarship, leadership and service, the graduating senior who receives this award truly embodies the mission of the College.

This award is given to a graduating senior who has given generously of their time both inside and outside the classroom during their four years at Menlo College.

Board of Trustees Award

Menlo Spirit Award

Diana Guardado '23 Social Justice Award

Ruby Juballa '25

The Social Justice Award is a merit-based scholarship which recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to enhancing community activism for the Menlo College campus and beyond.

Al Jacobs Scholarship

Dr. Jacobs was a Professor of English and Mass Communication at Menlo for 35 years. This award goes to a student with outstanding abilities in writing, literature, film and communications.

Kananimauloa Packer '26

Nargess Hassani '26 and Isaiah Morales '26 Poyi Chen '25 and Mali Korn '25 Chieri Abe '24 and Paige Harmann '24 Andrea Restrepo '23 and Ella Sonnelid '23

Don Jordan Scholarship

Don Jordan was a professor in History and Humanities for 18 years and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Menlo College.

This award goes to a student with high academic and leadership potential.

Margaux Theol '23

Wall Street Journal Award

Richard F. O’Brien Award Recipients

This award is given annually to a Management Program student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship.

Richard O’Brien served as president of Menlo College from 1970-1987. These awards are given annually to two students from each class who best exemplify the true spirit of the Menlo campus through all-around excellence.

Samael McCormick '23 Psychology Award

This award is given annually to a Psychology Program student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship, leadership, and character.

Bryan Zaremba '23

The symbols used on the following pages are to designate the following:

Judge Russell Award

John D. “Judge” Russell served Menlo more than 50 years as a business law professor and director of the School of Business Administration. This award is given annually to the student who exemplifies the greatest scholarship, leadership, character, and service to the Business Management Program.

Graduation with Honors

X Alpha Chi Honor Society Ω Beta Gamma Sigma Society

Raymond Juballa '23

Golden Oak Service Award

This award is presented to the student who has exemplified the true spirit of scholarship and volunteerism through his or her service to the Menlo College community.

University Innovation Fellow 3

CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES IN PSYCHOLOGY Aliyah Limpin-Arcillas Daly City, CA

Royal Hong Toronto, Canada

Shaquille Alexius Ramos Peralta San Jose, CA

Alexandra Marie Attard Mountain View, CA

Victoria Jasmine Iafeta San Jose, CA

Robyn Rowley Benicia, CA*

Mickaela E. Bresnahan Redwood City, CA*

Ana Maria Jaquez San Jose, CA

Melissa Olivia Sheridan Daly City, CA*X

Yvonne Bucay San Francisco, CA*

Marissa Jennings Sacramento, CA

Ella Sonnelid Bromma, Sweden*X

Haley Moselle Bullard Costa Mesa, CA

Ziggy Lauese East Palo Alto, CA

Jadalee Takara Honolulu, HI*

Jasmine Casey Hereford, AZ

Ayanda Noyolo Miti Cape Town, South Africa*

Geordan Villanueva South San Francisco, CA

Camryn Jean Collins San Mateo, CA*

Shane Moran San Jose, CA

Evan David Wilcox Welland, Ontario*

Berta Corominas Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

Franziska Niederle Dachau, Germany*

Madison Wiseman Palo Alto, CA*

Samantha Nicole Farias Redwood City, CA*

Sophia Claudine Pappas San Francisco, CA

Chelsey Dolores Yah San Jose, CA

Nura Galmes Quadrado Barcelona, Spain*

Gabriella Cyrus Patel San Bruno, CA

Zihan Zhang Xiaogan, China*

Diana Guardado North Hollywood, CA*X

Michael Anthony Pechina Burlingame, CA

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CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES IN BUSINESS Andrew Deane Abbey Cardiff by the Sea, CA Marketing

Zandanbal Arslankhuyag Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia FinTech

Motsumi Banjoko Modesto, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Maggie Aguilar Diaz Grass Valley, CA Marketing Analytics*X

Nicholas George Attard Mountain View, CA Sports Management

Willie Barnes III Pittsburg, CA Marketing

Kate Mantilla Alngog Quezon City, Philippines Entrepreneurship & Innovation*XΩ

Brysin Lewis Baker Shelton, WA Human Resource Management

Catherine Batang South San Francisco, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Christine Alonzo Waipahu, HI Accounting Business Analytics*XΩ

Dharma Maria Balaceanu Sacramento, CA Marketing*

Rebecca Paige Beilby San Diego, CA Marketing*XΩ

Jose Angelo Matute Baltero Lāna'i City, HI Accounting & Finance*XΩ

Bernardo Berardinelli Silva Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Marketing

Nolan Buchanan Bangs San Carlos, CA Accounting

Huy Khai Bi San Jose, CA Finance

Noel Andersen Palo Alto, CA Marketing Miguel Alejandro Arguello San Mateo, CA Accounting

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CLASS OF 2023

Mark Lawrence Bickle San Bruno, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Alex Cardella Nice, France Accounting

Mary Felienne Rose Ugboc Dante San Francisco, CA Finance*XΩ

Gabrielle Abille Boado Oxnard, CA Finance & Marketing

Helianthys Cha Sacramento, CA Marketing & Entrepreneurship*

Andrez Dayap Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Finance*XΩ

Harrison Wade Bonner Long Beach, CA Finance

Thanakorn Karl Chawengchawalit Guangzhou, China Accounting & Business Analytics*

Abraham Nathaniel Del Toro Madera, CA Real Estate Management

Hunter Elizabeth Boske Ridgecrest, CA Accounting*

Grace Elysia Christian Modesto, CA Sports Management*

Dylan Brand Kihei, HI Sports Management

Kristianna Serra Coffey Novato, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Lianwei Deng Haikou, Hainan, China Accounting & Human Resource Management*

Nicholas Alexander Camacho Norwalk, CA Accounting Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Carol Valentina Cordova Palo Alto, CA Human Resource Management*

Thea Kailene Campbell Folsom, CA Marketing*

Charles James Costa Sacramento, CA International Management Sofia Costantini Redwood City, CA Marketing

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Oscar Fernando Diaz Valencia Stockton, CA Finance Chase Anthony Direito Clovis, CA Real Estate Management Evan Dirksen Vancouver, WA Finance

CLASS OF 2023

Yunyan Duan Fuzhou, Fujiam, China Accounting

Franchesca Diana Garcia San Diego, CA Sports Management

Evan Essner Wailuku, HI Marketing*

Alexander Garcia Menlo Park, CA International Management

Landon Evilsizor-White Las Vegas, NV Real Estate Management

Elijah Genin San Diego, CA Finance*Ω

Yanru Fang Dongguan, China Accounting & Human Resource Management*

Erin Ginoza Aiea, HI Entrepreneurship & Innovation Finance*XΩ

Richard Gurule Cypress, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Arriya Frank Antioch, CA International Management

Paola Isabel Godoy Redwood City, CA Marketing

Shinnosuke Hashimoto Eiheiji, Fukui, Japan Accounting*

Alexander Rio Fultz Penn Valley, CA Finance

Benjamin Gonzales Redwood City, CA Sports Management

Kyosuke Hayashiyama Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan International Management

Susana Garcia Lake Forest, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation*Ω

Barbara Rose Greenberg San Dimas, CA International Management & Marketing* Mehdi Guedira Rabat, Morocco Marketing Tristan Michael Guerrero San Ramon, CA Real Estate Management*

Carl Helmertz Stockholm, Sweden Finance*XΩ

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CLASS OF 2023

Kauahoa Kanan Hermosura Hanalei, HI Marketing & Human Resource Management* Emilyn Hernandez San Jose, CA Marketing Melissa Herrera Menlo Park, CA Marketing Jaxon Shoma Hotta Kihei, HI Finance* Christopher Humphreys Los Altos, CA Finance* Alice Tinh Thuy Huynh San Jose, CA Finance*X Edin Ibrahimovic Vienna, Austria Sports Management & Marketing

Kahlil Jefferson Fairfield, CA Sports Management*

Van Wolfgang Lachance Pleasanton, CA Finance

Jinzhongnama Chengdu, Sichuan, China Human Resource Management

Lina Lakoczky-Torres Las Vegas, NV Entrepreneurship & Innovation*XΩΣ

Harrison S. Joslin Santa Monica, CA Finance

Lucas Larson Placerville, CA Real Estate Management

Raymond Jia-Rui Juballa Foster City, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation*Σ

Corey John Fiti Leaupepe Wellington, New Zealand Marketing & Sports Management*

Tyler Kennedy Santa Clara, CA Marketing & Sports Management

Anais Lefrique La Valette du Var, France International Management*

Richard Kiel Melbourne, Australia Marketing & Sports Management*X

Fiona Lefrique La Valette du Var, France International Management*

Jacob Kipyego Garland, TX Marketing & Sports Management

Matthew Leong San Mateo, CA Accounting*

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CLASS OF 2023

Minchen Li Changsha, Hunan, China Accounting

Kevin O. Martell Redwood City, CA Sports Management

Roland Merrill Waikiki, HI Management & Entrepreneurship

Xiyao Liao Mianyang, China Finance*

Natalie Lynn Medina San Bruno, CA Marketing

Samuele Mian Monfalcone, Italy FinTech*XΩ

Emily Linares Menlo Park, CA Sports Management

Anthony Masetti Redwood City, CA Sports Management

Ellis Andrew Miles San Diego, CA Sports Management

Juan Lopez San Jose, CA Marketing

Samael McCormick Port Hueneme, CA Sports Management

Zidane Kilani Mili San Bruno, CA International Management*

Kianna Fujiko Lum Sunnyvale, CA Sports Management*

Yunbo Mei Xuzhou, China Accounting & Finance*X

Caden Mink Yucaipa, CA Marketing*

Hongyu Luo Chengu, China Sports Management*

Christian Mateo Menchaca Fremont, CA Sports Management

Sean Riley Moran Bakersfield, CA Sports Management

Chunyi Luo Shanghai, China Finance*

Juan Pablo Peralez Mendoza Jr. San Jose, CA Marketing

Mason Masaru Morishige Kaneohe, HI Marketing

Esteban Manzanares East Palo Alto, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Basil Merk Ehrenkirchen, Germany Entrepreneurship & Innovation*ΩΣ

Alondra Moya Azusa, CA Marketing

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CLASS OF 2023

Thomas Jamar Mozee San Diego, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovatio

Spencer Andrew Pahlavan Windsor, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation*

Jaylin Irving Picou Oakland, CA Sports Management

Murtaza Muzar Karachi, Pakistan Marketing

Elijah Palacio Santa Ana, CA Finance

Adelie Plumasseau Lamentin, France Human Resource Management*XΩ

Jeremy Aidan Alatorre Nieraeth Torrance, CA Sports Management

Gonzalo Paredes Redwood City, CA Marketing

Khalid Price Phoenix, AZ Marketing

Paul Niederle Dachau, Germany Entrepreneurship and Innovation*

Abigail Parises Stockton, CA Accounting*

Nathan Michael Prokop Petaluma, CA Sports Management

Alexander William Robert Olaes Alameda, CA Marketing

Cooper-Drey Borja Paulino Talofofo, Guam Finance

Angel Pumacayo Redwood City, CA Business Analytics*

Jennifer Ortiz Madera, CA International Management

Dylen Kenji Naeole Pedrina Kailua, HI Sports Management

Kiarra Ysabel P. Puzon Quezon City, Philippines Marketing/Finance

Lauryn Padilla San Pedro, CA Real Estate Management

Tasimaisauaaefaaluainaimataututai Falegaoti Natasha Peters Honolulu, HI Human Resource Management*Ω

Dylan Embrador Quitoriano Clovis, CA Sports Management

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CLASS OF 2023

Esteban Ramirez III Redwood City, CA Marketing*

Dylan Sager San Jose, CA Sports Management

Kefan Shang Baotou, China Finance*

Alejandro Rangel Redwood City, CA Marketing

Mylena Alezandra Pascual Salud Ewa Beach, HI Accounting*XΩ

Ian Darius Shapiro Salt Lake City, Utah Marketing

Andrea Restrepo Vives Santa Marta, Colombia Finance*Σ

Diego S. Sanchez Ontario, CA Marketing

Khalid Nawaf Shatrat Daly City, CA Accounting*

Anjelie Jen Ranido Reveche Lucena City, Philippines Accounting*

Victor Alan Sanchez Menlo Park, CA Accounting

Riley Joseph Siason Salinas, CA Sports Management & Marketing

Isidro Rodriguez Trinidad Redwood City, CA Management & Entrepreneurship

Salvador Santana San Diego, CA International Management

Afton Silvis Nampa, Idaho Real Estate Management*

John Sebastian Rohrer Redwood City, CA Marketing*

Joelle Secoquian Roscoe, IL Accounting*

Amrit Singh Tracy, CA Entrepreneurship

Elisha Ross-Jackson Campbell, CA Finance

Joseph Randall Selvaggio Frankfort, IL Marketing

Nichole Juliana Smith Palm Springs, CA Accounting*XΩ

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Logan Snow Belmont, CA Sports Management

Jake Tranter Melbourne, Australia Accounting & Finance*XΩ

Joshua Villalva San Jose, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Steve Soto San Jose, CA Sports Management

Sierra Van Rossem Newark, CA International Management Marketing*

Vivian M. Woo Castro Valley, CA Sports Management & Marketing*

Miguel Soutullo Pamplona, Spain Marketing Ashton Michael Stanley Ukiah, CA Sports Management Cassidy Kiyoko Suguitan Wailuku, HI Human Resource Management* Royal Isaiah Tabaldo Sunnyvale, CA Marketing Margaux Théol Garches, France Finance*XΩ

Javier Vargas Ione, CA Entrepreneurship & Innovation Alexa Zulema Vargas Redwood City, CA Marketing Cristian Vasquez Merced, CA Human Resource Management* Karol Alexandra Vasquez San Rafael, CA Human Resource Management* Aracely Vasquez-Abarca Kula, HI Marketing

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Jumpei Yoshioka Tokyo, Japan Entrepreneurship* Jose Zamora Redwood City, CA Entrepreneurship Bryan Zaremba Vaulx-en-Velin, France Finance & Business Analytics*XΩΣ Junxi Zhong Chengdu, China Real Estate Management* Yuqing Zhu Xuzhou, China Finance

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 & Future Grads

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