Alumni Placement and News

Leila Okharvi: Graduate Student

 

Name: Leila Okhravi
Major: Economics
Current Position/Status: Graduate Student, Applied Economics at Georgetown University
Graduation Year: 2024

 

Ruhi Dhayagude: Research Assistant

Name: Ruhi Dhayagude
Major: Economics and Political Science
Current Position/Status: Political Science Research Assistant

Christian Damsen: Strategic Account Director at Adobe

"Our careers usually aren’t linear and predictable. There will inevitably be bumps and detours along the way so don’t be afraid of change, or fear of trying something new or making mistakes."

 

Name: Christian Damsen
Major: Economics 
Minor: History
Current Position/Status: Strategic Account Director at Adobe

Viet-Long Nguyen: Finance Budget Analyst at the California Department of Finance

"Studying Economics at UC Davis has trained me to analyze policy choices in terms of trade offs and assumptions, and taught me that usually the right solution is that “it depends”. Thinking like an economist is a foundational skill for addressing our world’s most pressing issues through multidimensional solutions, whether you’re in the public or private sector."

 

Cassandra Bicakci: Staff Services Analyst at the Central Valley Flood Protection Board

"Economics courses, especially Game Theory, create a strong conceptual foundation for any analytical work. Being able to do research on your own is also very important in my job."

 

Name: Cassandra Bicakci
Major: Double Major in French and Economics (Specialization in Behavior and Strategy)
Current Position/Status: Staff Services Analyst at the Central Valley Flood Protection Board

 

Pengyue Zhu: Current Second-Year Ph.D. Student in Economics at Boston University

"This exchange study experience has greatly encouraged me to pursue graduate study in economics and devote myself in economics research."

Name: Pengyue Zhu
Major: Non Degree Seeking- University Extension (Economics Department)
Current Position/Status: Current second-year Ph.D. student in Economics at Boston University

 

Eric Ung: Grant and Contracts Accountant at CommuniCare Health Centers

"In economics, I learned how to analyze data, visually present trends and communicate my reasoning. One thing I really appreciate is that rather than just memorizing information, I was taught how to think."

 

Name: Eric Ung
Major: Economics
Minor: Managerial Economics
Current Position/Status: Grant and Contracts Accountant at CommuniCare Health Centers

 

Matthew Dimon: Law Student at Stanford Law School

"UC Davis has a multitude of programs and opportunities for students, and the economics department is no exception."

Name: Matthew Dimon
Major: Philosophy and Economics (Specialization: Policy)
Current Position/Status: Law Student at Stanford Law School (Graduating in 2022)
After graduation: Will be employed at Fenwick and West, LLP