Carl “Pinky” Hillberg, of Turlock, Calif., died in May at the age of 102. A CPA for 61 years, Carl was the first of four generations of Hillberg CPAs, including cousin Tim Carlson, BS 63; son Robert Hillberg, BS 76, MBA 77; and grandson Brent Hillberg. Tim visited with Carl shortly before his death. “I thanked him for being a role model while I was growing up and a valued mentor early in my CPA career,” he says. Shown: Tim, Carl, Robert, and Brent.

Anna (Demsey) Gove, of Ashland, Ore., writes, “I went back to Cal to get an MLS in library science. I live in a retirement community in Ashland. I have three daughters, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.”

Carl Jacobs, of Woodland Hills, Calif., is recovering from surgical implant and external radiation treatments for high-risk aggressive prostate cancer. He also recently purchased a house in Woodland Hills, which he is in the process of updating. He traveled to England and Wales in June.

Ralph Anthenien, see MBA 1968.

Daniel Asera, of Las Vegas, Nev., class president, organized a 55th reunion gathering last October at an alumni luncheon in Pauley Ballroom, he updates. “I gave a short speech on behalf of our class. Also, the Las Vegas Chapter of the Berkeley Haas Alumni Network recently held a meet & greet to welcome former Cal and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers, BA 21 (political economy), and to hear more about his business ventures.”

50th Reunion
December 4, 2025

Pat (Roberts) Kirscher, of Pleasanton, Calif., now retired, completed the London Marathon in April.

Mitch Rosenberg, of Santa Barbara, Calif., the CEO of MDR Insurance and Financial Services, was selected among “Who’s Who in Healthcare & Insurance” by Pacific Coast Business Times.

Ruby Zefo, of Palo Alto, Calif., writes, “After almost seven years of navigating the digital highway as Uber’s first chief privacy officer and after spending over 30 years practicing law at The Firm and then at three large tech companies, I retired in June! But since I don’t know how to retire (yet), I’ll join the Distinguished Careers Institute at Stanford University as a fellow this fall. I remain a Beardinal.”

David Inchausti writes, “Following retirement in 2023 after 35 years with Chevron that took us to six countries, we have settled on both coasts, living part time in San Francisco and Northern Virginia. Life now is all about family, friends, and travel—road trips in both the U.S. and overseas, with most trips involving hiking and sometimes golf.” Shown: Dave and Sylvia on Ocean Beach, April 2025.

Charles Kreling, of Walnut Creek, Calif., updates, “I have been promoted to vice president, SOX Compliance, at Central Garden & Pet, celebrating 10 years working with this great company.”

Timothy Yee, of Alameda, Calif., acquired another 401(k) certification. “Studying does not get easier with age! Now more than ever, we must focus on ‘Beyond Yourself’ and make a difference in society.”

Lucky Sandhu, see EMBA 2015.

Marcos Peixoto, of Westport, Conn., says, “It’s funny, if not shocking, how quickly 27 years go by. My oldest son is wrapping up his freshman year at Gettysburg College, and his brother will begin his first year at RIT. I find myself feeling nostalgic, reflective, and grateful for my own college experience.”

Will Edmonson, of West Hollywood, Calif., writes, “I continue to practice law and primarily handle litigation matters for individuals and small and midsize businesses. Before starting my own practice, I was a partner at Doll Amir & Eley LLP and an associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Previously, I served as a law clerk in the federal district court and the federal appeals court. I offer big law firm experience and talent at affordable rates. Please feel free to contact me at 424-248-9581 or [email protected] if I can help you with anything.”

Shani (Jenson) Miller, of Hampton, Va., says, “I’ve been on a journey of writing my stories from my time in the Air Force and what it was like returning home after deployments. The Virginia War Memorial turned my essay ‘War’s Teeth’ into a play in the War in Pieces festival. My essay ‘Parachutes’ was also featured in the Armed Services Arts Partnership’s new anthology, Partnerships: The Untold Stories. Other essays and updates are at shanimiller.com.

“Life has been full homeschooling my 6-, 4-, and 2-year-olds, and we’re expecting a new baby boy in July!”

Clifford Tsang, of Oakland, Calif., updates, “My real estate company, Willowmar, recently expanded to Los Angeles. We now have 10 agents covering the Bay Area and LA (Westside, SGV, and Orange County). My two business partners are also Cal alums. Go Bears!” Shown: Kenny Gong, BA 11 (ethnic studies), Connie Chung, BA 09 (peace & conflict studies), and Cliff. 

Tracy Yang, of Folsom, Calif., comments, “I started a college-planning company this year! Visit nextchapter.college. Took an amazing vacation in Hawaii.”

Jackson (Jason) Block, of New York City, writes, “Excited to share that I’ve joined the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at City College of New York as an adjunct business professor in venture capital. It’s an incredible opportunity to teach and mentor the next generation of investors.” He welcomes inquiries from alumni interested in venture capital, investment education, and economic mobility.

Neel Somani, of San Francisco, announces, “I launched an incubator for freshmen and sophomore undergrads to spend their summer building an AI startup! I also donated to fund the operations of my high school newspaper in perpetuity.” Shown: Neel with Dougherty Valley High School’s Wildcat Tribune newspaper team.

Gaetano Michael Yovino-Young, of Oakland, Calif., is celebrating 65 years of professional appraisal practice in Berkeley. Yovino-Young (yovino.com) has 10 professionals, including five Cal alumni. “The next generation is taking over, including daughter Diana Yovino-Young, BA 89 (social sciences). Occupy same offices on Telegraph Avenue since 1970.”

Robert Kuser, of Lawrenceville, N.J., says, “I am so happy that my grandson Teddy Kuser is completing his freshman year at Cal. I’m hoping that he will apply to Haas.”

Ralph Anthenien, of Walnut Creek, Calif., writes, “I worked my complete career for over 37 years with Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. Now happily retired and living in a fantastic retirement community in Rossmoor Walnut Creek with over 10,000 residents. I have taken up ham radio and have been making friends and contacts throughout the world. Our great extended family acquired yet another wonderful grandchild. Life is good. My wife of over 55 years and I (we met at Cal) have done extensive river cruising primarily in Europe and have a trip planned to Portugal later this year.”

Lodovico Gandini, of Milan, comments, “I am retired from the financial sector. I now produce top-quality olive oil in southern Sardinia.”

45th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Frank McGorman, of San Carlos, Calif., writes, “After graduating Haas, I spent over 20 years in high-tech product marketing in Silicon Valley until the dot-com crash of 2001. Tech jobs were in short supply for 50-somethings, so I pivoted back to my financial background (finance major at Haas) and ended up at the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. I managed the Forensic Accounting Group for the FBI San Francisco Field Office for 13 years—the most rewarding and impactful job I ever had. It required a top-secret security clearance, and we worked on cases from national security to everyday fraud; Theranos and Autonomy are two examples. I retired from the FBI in 2023.

“In retirement, I’m catching up on house projects and traveling the world. I’ve been to Europe twice and spent three-and-a-half weeks in Ecuador and Galapagos. Patagonia may be next.” Shown: Frank 16,000 feet above sea level at Cotopaxi in Ecuador.

Mary Ann Biewener, of Ventura, Calif., updates, “Forty years after my MBA, I started stand-up comedy classes and performances. I truly believe it was my circus experience and clown diploma from Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Clown College that got me into MBA school…at UC Berkeley. And the audience laughs, then cheers for Berkeley! Hope you’ll see a show soon.” Photo: CoolBeansComedy/Joseph Haag.

Alan Donald, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., enjoyed the 40-year reunion. “Big thanks and kudos to Tenny Frost, executive director of development and alumni relations, for her positive contribution to the alumni community!” Shown: Classmates Ian Johnston, John Summerlin, Allan Tappe, Mike Henry, Alan Donald, Clay Foster, Betsy Salomon, Pete Kaplan, Noel Parker, Ray Salomon.

40th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Paul DeMuro, of Wilson, Wyo., has joined the law firm of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Dallas as counsel.

Amy (Roitshteyn) Driver, of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., writes, “After a long and successful career in nonprofit finance and administration, most recently as VP of finance and operations at the New York Health Foundation, I retired! Thankful for my time at Haas, which contributed greatly to my career path. My husband and I look forward to this new chapter, which may include a road trip back to California!”

Ralph Garcia Jr., of San Mateo, Calif., writes, “I finished my eighth season of volunteer track coaching at Aragon High School in San Mateo. I am the high jump coach for both the ladies and the men. Very rewarding and fun—highly recommend.” Shown: Ralph (front row, left) with Aragon’s high jumpers.

Kevin Renner, of Camas, Wash., completed the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute’s intensive program and now works as a leadership development coach, mentor, adviser, consultant, and adjunct business school faculty member. Following the success of his first book, In Search of Fatherhood (Kevin-Renner.com), he has begun his second, Run Through the Jungle: A Survival Guide to the American Workplace for People (Like You) Under 40, and his third, Love Lost, Life Found. Sometimes.

Yang Tan, of Berkeley, Calif., updates, “I just retired from investment management, and we left New York to move back to Berkeley, something my wife and I always wanted to do. In addition to having time to read and learn more about decarbonization, I’m also a student of woodcraft and learning some basic woodworking skills. We’re reconnecting with old friends in the Bay Area and enjoying our move back.”

Steven Terusaki, of Albany, Calif., announces Haas Alumni Forum 2. “Check out haasalumniforums.com for more information about the program. I’m a proud new grandfather of my latest grandson, Cameron Jaewon, born in March. His older brother, Kyden Raiyuu, and cousin, Aiden Odom, share in grandpa’s joy.” Shown: Steve with grandsons Aiden, Kyden, and Cameron.

Christine (Burke) Landon, of Timnath, Colo., retired after 40+ years working in Silicon Valley in leadership development. “Working for town nonprofit and launched floral design business.”

35th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Greg Wolfson, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., writes, “Sandra and I are sojourning to Amelia Island, Florida. After spending our entire adult lives on the West Coast, we have decided it was time for an adventure to the Southeast. Both our extended families have settled in Florida and North Carolina. My utility-scale solar clients are in the Southeast as well. Island living sounds a lot better than transcontinental flights. If you find yourself in the Southern Sea Islands, please look us up!”

Chris McClain, of Mill Valley, Calif., updates, “I’ve launched a biotech company with an investigator at the University of Maryland School of Medicine targeting high unmet medical needs in hematologic malignancies and potentially autoimmune diseases. This month, we were able to close a $3.15 million seed financing round under a creative structure with a German CDMO. I’ve also been consulting with a number of biotech suppliers in contract sales and BD roles.

“Our oldest daughter, Ally, graduated with a degree in biology from Carleton College and is working at the Exploratorium in SF. Our youngest daughter, Katherine, will attend the University of Colorado Boulder in the fall.”

Ross Van Woert, of Loveland, Colo., says, “After an amazing 20-year adventure, I closed the doors of Consynia Marketing, LLC and am now fully embracing (dare I say it?) retirement. My time at Haas provided many of the tools and ideas that helped me keep things on track and always put my clients first. With special gratitude to David Aaker, Jenny Chatman, PhD 88, Ben Hermalin, Andrew Rose, Brett Trueman, Rob Feenstra, and the DR ASK study group.”

30th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Mark Beckford, of Folsom, Calif., writes, “I’m very excited about how things are going in my second year of my nonprofit consulting firm, NetBridge Communities! We’ve added more clients and projects as we expand beyond grant funding and writing to all types of fundraising, strategic program planning, and marketing plans and services. We’ve added three new staff in the past six months to embrace our core differentiation of the latest best practices, tools, and apps for all things nonprofit: strategy, planning, funding, and marketing.

“The thing I’m most excited about, though, is how we’ve embraced ‘smart’ AI internally and for our clients. I think AI is the biggest thing since the internet, but we all remember the dot-bomb implosion and how Google went from ‘do no evil’ to ‘?’…smart AI is the way to go.

“Loving being single with a relatively empty nest as I put all my energy into my company. It’s also great to have my 85-year-old mom living with me, as I am two years from entering ‘the golden years’ while she has almost 30 years living them.”

Ellen Fleishhacker, of San Francisco, is global co-chair of Arnold & Porter. A co-managing partner since 2021 in the corporate and finance practice group, Ellen co-led the firm’s investment management transactional practice. “I look forward to building upon the firm’s successes,” she says, “and remain committed to ensuring the firm continues to be well-positioned to address our clients’ ever-changing, complex challenges.” View the press release at haas.org/Fleishhacker.

John Hanke, founder of Niantic, had big news in March: Niantic, creator of Pokémon Go, sold its game-development business to game-maker Scopley for $3.5 billion. Now rebranded as Niantic Spatial, the company will focus on AI mapping tools. Earlier in his career, Hanke co-founded Keyhole, which formed the basis for Google Maps, and location-based technology was key to the success of Pokémon Go.

25th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Marc Badain, former president of National Football League’s Raiders, has been named team president of Major League Baseball’s Athletics, also formerly of Oakland. Badain joined the Raiders in 1991 and became president in 2015. He led the team’s relocation to Las Vegas and the process of building Allegiant Stadium. Groundbreaking on the A’s new Vegas ballpark began in June, aiming to open in 2028.

Brian Brooke, of Seattle, is now executive VP at AIwaysion, “an AI analytics company that uses edge processing of video feeds to create vehicle/bike/ped traffic efficiency and safety data, as well as real-time signals for asset management, traffic control, event alerts, and connected/autonomous-vehicle communications,” he informs.

“My son, Max, joins the EIT Urban Mobility Master School program this fall, studying for dual master’s degrees at Aalto University in Finland and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. So, I look forward to spending more time in Northern Europe over the next couple of years and will want to connect with Haas classmates there!”

Scott Davis, of San Diego, writes, “Along with many of my federal contemporaries, I’ve taken the new administration’s plans for the federal workforce as an opportunity to take early retirement and pivot to a new chapter in my career. I welcome referrals and any insights my fellow Haas graduates may have to offer.

“Relocated to San Diego and loving it! And along with new professional horizons, it was a good time for some much-needed R&R this summer with my kids. If you’re in San Diego, look me up!”

Christi Burdick-Travis, of Larkspur, Calif., is now client services director at UC Berkeley Executive Education. “I connect the Berkeley faculty to companies, schools, or governments that want to work with the smartest and best people in the world. My territory is Southeast Asia and Midwest U.S., so I am actively seeking connections and ideas in those areas, and I am in a good position to connect anyone seeking to leverage Berkeley for learning and development anywhere ([email protected]). Would love to see you if you are on campus no matter what. This photo was one of my favorite moments of the year: a Tokyo alumni event with Dean Jennifer Chatman, PhD 88 (second from left), and two cuties from the Oski cohort, Mori Oshima and Mahiro Ochi.”

Niandong Wang, of Boston, writes “After more than two decades living in the sunny Bay Area, my wife and I moved to Boston in April 2024. I am happy to report that we’ve survived! The winter was brutal, but the grass is definitely greener! Would love to catch up with old friends and meet more new friends here.”

Mark Kress, of Orinda, Calif., comments, “Career pivot from running hedge funds to working with a multifamily office (transcendwealthpartners.com) and a clean energy company (hadronenergy.com). Got married!”

20th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Brooke Golden, of San Francisco, updates, “After many years of consumer branding and marketing and running my own marketing consultancy, I’m thrilled to share that I am returning to my nonprofit roots. I’ve joined the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco—de Young and Legion of Honor—as chief marketing officer. I hope you will come and visit our wonderful collections and fantastic exhibitions. See you there!

“I have been a regular volunteer for Giant Steps, an equine therapy group in Sonoma, since 2019. I grew up riding horses and getting to put my equine experience to work while helping differently abled kids is a privilege that’s extremely rewarding.”

David Coffman, of San Francisco, and Brian Lawrence reunited as VP Finance and SVP Global Sales with Functionize, an AI-based software testing automation company. David and Brian are excited to help Functionize expand on its early success supporting enterprise software companies such as GE Healthcare and McAfee make their testing functions faster, better, and cheaper. “And especially excited to organize Thirsty Golden Bear happy hours downtown after opening FZE’s San Francisco office this summer,” David writes.

An Yan, of Tokyo, writes, “It was a great honor to host Haas Dean Jennifer Chatman, Vice Dean Howie Avery, and Berkeley Executive Education CEO Michael Rielly at Google’s Tokyo office in March. This visit was invaluable in bolstering the Berkely Haas Alumni Network in Japan and showcased their leadership in upholding Haas’ core principles.” Shown: Yan and Dean Chatman holding torches from the 2020 Olympics.

15th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Danielle Lee, of San Francisco, updates, “After three years on the job as Mountain View’s chief sustainability and resiliency officer, I recently participated in the yearlong American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley fellowship and became a senior fellow this spring!”

Eran Arkin, of Mountain View, Calif., comments, “After 12+ years in product leadership roles at Google, Meta, and Sentry, I’ve taken a sabbatical to spend more time with family and friends. Completing the Napa Valley 70.3 Triathlon (aka ‘Half Ironman’) was a long-standing bucket list item! I’m spending summer exploring Israel and Greece before returning to the Bay Area in August. Looking forward to connecting with fellow alumni about product leadership opportunities in AI/ML and growth. Always happy to share triathlon training tips too.”

Siva Sethuraman, of San Ramon, Calif., is a board member for California Energy and Demand Management Council, a nonprofit statewide trade association of nonutility businesses that provide energy efficiency, demand response, and data analytics services and products. “I am enjoying the role and the opportunity to shape energy policy in California. I also serve as the committee chair of the local Boy Scout troop. With this and my full-time job, it’s been busy!”

Sarah (Morra) Qualters, of Alameda, Calif, started a new job as VP of marketing at Rack & Riddle, the No. 1 custom sparkling wine producer domestically. “And rode my first century bike ride—100 miles!”

Traveling Spoon, co-founded by Aashi Vel and Stephanie Lawrence, was featured in The New York Times in May in an article highlighting unique, immersive cooking classes around the world. The Traveling Spoon’s experiences in Mexico City were included as part of a guide to meaningful, budget-friendly travel. Visit haas.org/spoon.

Billy Blaustein, of São Paulo, notes, “We’ve built the largest electric motorcycle company in all of Latin America. Today, we operate a fleet of 4,500 motorcycles for couriers in São Paulo. The business is three years old and continuing to grow well.” Billy and his wife, Gabriella, have a second son, Nikola Senna Blaustein, born in April. “He is named after a close friend from Berkeley who passed away in 2024.”

10th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Andy Garlikov, of San Mateo, Calif., writes, “I recently launched How So? (howso.co), a boutique qualitative research practice that helps companies make smarter bets by listening more closely to the people who matter. I work with B2B tech firms of all sizes to shape strategy, products, and positioning.”

Abhishek “Abe” Sharma, of San Francisco, says, “In 2024, I partnered with another Haasie, Vicki Gorman, MBA 17, to launch AV Brokerage—a boutique firm focused on helping first-time buyers and small-scale investors build long-term wealth through real estate. We closed our first deal of 2025: a beautiful triplex in the East Bay for a first-time homeowner-investor. It felt like a full-circle moment to support someone taking a bold step into property ownership—something I deeply believe in as a lever for generational change.

“I’ve picked up stand-up comedy again and now perform Monday nights at a local gallery in San Francisco. It’s become my weekly temple—part confession booth, part chaos. The week just doesn’t feel the same without it.” Shown: Abe celebrating his first 2025 deal with client Lianne Martin.

George Panagiotakopoulos, of Berkeley, Calif., updates, “A few years ago, I joined Berkeley SkyDeck, UC Berkeley’s global accelerator, and I took on the ambitious role of head of Europe & Global Expansion. My job is to launch innovation and entrepreneurship programs internationally, and I’ve spent the past three years traveling between the Bay Area, Europe, and Asia, working with the SkyDeck team to develop investor, advisor, and corporate networks to support some of the most incredible founders from all over the world in their journey to change industries, shape the future, and create some unicorns along the way.”

Chase Roberts, of San Francisco, comments, “I recently joined Northflank as chief operating officer, leading sales, marketing, and administrative operations. Northflank simplifies cloud infrastructure for software engineering teams, allowing them to spend more time shipping features and less time managing complexity.”

Chase is now into road cycling. “I’ve just returned from a trip to Provence, where I tackled the iconic Mont Ventoux climb.”

Bryce Gilleland, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is now general partner of the Cal Innovation Fund, which invests in Berkeley student and alumni startups across all industries and, as a shared carry fund, gives 50% of the carry back to the school. “I’m extremely excited to join Kurt Beyer as co-GP to support Berkeley’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Did you know PitchBook ranked Berkeley the No. 1 university for entrepreneurship? It continues to be a great time to be a Bear, and I’m excited to support founders and the school across so many exciting industries. We are launching Cal Fund II starting January 2026 and are looking for anyone who wants to help invest in, coach, analyze, work with, mentor, or otherwise support our entrepreneurial Berkeley ecosystem.

“Just got back from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, celebrating one of my best Haasie friend’s birthday. Was a groomsman in the wedding and it had amazing views and breathtaking floral arrangements…and beautiful vows.

“In other news, congratulations on retiring, Tenny Frost!  I hope you can stay connected and enchanted by Haas as you have helped so many to do over the years. Many thanks to you!”

Aashrey Kapoor, of Burlingame, Calif., updates, “I now have a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old. I honestly can’t remember a time without them. (Is that good? Bad?)”

5th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Sri Reddy, of San Francisco, launched a Sri Reddy, of San Francisco, launched a new haircare company, OCHRE (ochrebeauty.com), with Chris Chung. “It started from our own desire to have salon-quality haircare products that are safe for sensitive skin.” Shown: Reddy (left) and Chung.

Tony Yuan, of Richmond, Calif., joined a startup called Range Energy as senior commercial operations manager. “Since graduation, I’ve visited 17 more countries and territories: the Dominican Republic, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Curaçao, Bonaire, the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Switzerland, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Turks and Caicos. Over the next 12 months, I plan to visit at least six more! Also currently getting my pilot’s license to quickly fly around and see the beautiful sights of California. Finally, my girlfriend and I rescued an adorable cat named Loki.” Shown: Tony and Alysia Lucchesi.

Afraz Khan, of Oakland, Calif., announces, “I just started a new role as a regional campaign strategist at the ACLU supporting state legislative campaigns that protect and uplift immigrant communities. This has complemented my part-time organizing work in Alameda County here in the Bay Area, where we’ve been pushing our local institutions to divest from the apartheid state committing genocide in Gaza.”

Alijah Talley, of San Antonio, updates, “After returning to my hometown, I joined Affinius Capital, a private equity real estate firm. Over two years—and a couple of promotions—I realized that while I valued the experience, my passion wasn’t in corporate real estate. I wanted to get back to the grassroots level, revitalizing neighborhoods through home renovations and targeted investments. That vision led my classmate Guan-Lun Liao (shown left) and me to co-found Home Reimagined General Contractors, along with a residential housing fund focused on workforce housing.

“I’ve also grown and expanded The Qonnection, a nonprofit my wife and I founded in 2019. Our mission is to provide professional mentorship and financial assistance to Black youth pursuing higher education. We’ve hosted two award ceremonies and fundraising events—both supported by some of the largest companies in San Antonio—which has helped us deepen our impact and broaden our reach.”

Tori Gorman, of San Jose, Calif., writes, “A memorable MBA graduation day! Last year, instead of receiving my degree on stage, I was unexpectedly welcoming our daughter Harper into the world a couple of weeks early. Fast forward to this past spring, and it felt truly full circle to finally ‘walk’ across that stage. Having my family, including our now 1-year-old Harper, there to celebrate made it an unforgettable moment.” Shown: Gorman with kids Harper and Cecilia.

Anchit Jain, of Berkeley, Calif., left behind the structured credit trading desk at Goldman Sachs in London and plunged into Haas classes like Decentralized Finance, Startup Lab, and the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship. “I’m thrilled to share that I’ve co-founded Satsurance, a blockchain-powered insurance marketplace working to reduce insurance costs by 15-20%. Our goal: Make insurance simpler, more transparent, and more accessible—especially for underserved markets.” Satsurance was selected to join the Berkeley SkyDeck Batch 20 accelerator and was featured at the Alumni Startup Expo hosted by the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. “I’m incredibly grateful to the Haas ecosystem for helping turn a career pivot into a pupose-driven venture.”

Sam Wilkins, of Oakland, Calif., is now a startup solutions architect at Amazon (AWS) in San Francisco. “I’ll be working with early-stage founders to design their tech infrastructures.”

Sam also joined the board of a new music nonprofit in Oakland called Follow the Music! “We’re creating opportunities for local music talent to thrive, mostly through education and industry exposure.” Shown: Sam, Jayson Wang, Angie Rundell, Diarra White, Mick Mathis. 

1st Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

20th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

15th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Lucky Sandhu, of San Ramon, Calif., writes, “I recently completed my CPA recertification as part of my continued commitment to professional growth and staying at the forefront of financial leadership. I began my career at EY, then launched Reliance Financial, a digital-first mortgage lending platform helping families achieve homeownership with speed, transparency, and trust. Today, I lead HC Global Business Solutions, where we deliver outsourced accounting and strategic fractional CFO services to VC-backed startups, real estate firms, fund managers, and family offices—supporting clients across the U.S. and as they scale globally. My journey continues to be shaped by the Haas principles, Question the Status Quo and Students Always, as I build companies that deliver lasting value to clients and communities worldwide.

10th Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Sonali Patel, of Los Angeles, writes, “I’ve had the privilege of being a member of the 2025 Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, a unique experience that brought together 57 leaders from various fields to collaborate and drive change. The six-month experience wrapped up in June and has offered insights from meetings with former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as senior officials from the administrations of George H.W. Bush and Lyndon B. Johnson. This journey has provided valuable perspectives for me as I look to my next chapter in leadership. If curious to learn more, reach out—I’d be happy to share my experience. Also, my partner accepted a role at the Menlo School, so we’ll be based in the Bay Area and in L.A. part time.”

1st Reunion
April 24–26, 2026

Aris Skliros, of London, U.K., writes, “Stagnant career, rotting because of autism and ADHD. Living single, being abused but fighting back. Nobody is putting me down. Fighting up until my last breath.”

Alan Schwartz, of Chicago, graduated from UIC School of Law, passed the bar, and was sworn in as an attorney. He continues to work in the areas of medical decision making and medical education as a professor at UIC College of Medicine but is expanding his role to develop a medical legal partnership to serve children and families seen in the Department of Pediatrics.

Cathy Goodwin, of Philadelphia, has her latest book, Your Mess is Not Your Message: A Guide to Solopreneur Branding, on Amazon. “Most marketing education focuses on big companies, while small companies—especially solopreneurs—have a different purpose and method for branding.”

Prabhat Shrivastav, of Mysore, India, says, “It’s been two years since I stepped into my role as group head of validation and verification for transportation, which includes the automobile, T&OH, aerospace, and rail sectors globally. I now lead a globally distributed engineering team of over 1,500 professionals. I’ve incubated several innovative solutions in applied engineering by leveraging AI, generative AI, and data science knowledge—much of which was shaped and guided by the insights gained during the Berkeley data science course.

“During my leisure time, I enjoy reading, self-reflection, and engaging in spiritual activities. I have a deep passion for traveling and exploring new places, but my busy professional life often limits the time I can dedicate to these pursuits.”

Russell  Rogers, of Philadelphia, founded Adaptive Intelligence two years ago. “The journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From being a keynote speaker at the Berkeley Haas CTO Reunion in 2022 to building a thriving global executive learning community, it’s been amazing to see this vision come to life. Today, Adaptive Intelligence connects hundreds of members around the world, all committed to helping each other help others. This year, we launched new initiatives and were lucky to have two incredible interns join our mission. If you believe in the power of collaborative leadership and impact-driven growth, Adaptive Intelligence is where it’s happening.”

Akram Aburas, of Saudi Arabia, informs, “I’ve transitioned from being the CEO of a communications company to becoming the group CEO of five companies across different sectors. This new role has expanded my responsibilities significantly, requiring a broader strategic vision and stronger leadership across diverse teams and industries. The insights and frameworks I gained at Haas have been instrumental in navigating this growth, especially in areas like innovation management and organizational culture.”

Akram also celebrated his son’s graduation with a degree in electrical engineering from Loyola Marymount. “Watching him reach this important milestone is a moment of immense pride for my entire family. It reinforces the transformative power of education and reminded me how important it is to support the upcoming generation of engineers and innovators.”

Glen Murphy returned home to Aotearoa, New Zealand, to live. “I moved to Shanghai in 2003 to take a role as China’s managing director for an MNC. In the ensuing years, I have started my own businesses in Hong Kong, been an independent board director in the wine industry, and worked for the New Zealand government in China, North America, Australia, and the Pacific. Been a great journey. Now excited about the next adventure: being back home!”

Javier Viveros writes: “Since graduating, my journey has led me back to Paraguay, where I’m currently serving as vice minister of REDIEX, the national agency for investment and export promotion. In this role, I work to attract strategic foreign investment and strengthen Paraguay’s presence in global markets, particularly in sectors like renewable energy, agribusiness, and advanced manufacturing. It’s a role that allows me to blend public service with a private-sector mindset—something Haas helped instill in me.”

Sheng “Jason” Yan, of Seattle, went from Haas to Harvard to “deepen my expertise in management, psychology, and artificial intelligence,” he updates. “This next chapter allowed me to build on the strong foundation I developed at Haas—expanding both my strategic thinking and technical skills. Exploring how AI intersects with human behavior and decision-making has been especially exciting, and I look forward to bringing these insights back into leadership and innovation in the business world.

Sheng enjoys family travel with his two children and participating in local community service projects. “From helping out at food banks to joining neighborhood clean-up events and charity runs, we’ve made it a family goal to instill compassion, teamwork, and a sense of social responsibility in our children. Watching them collaborate with others and develop empathy through these experiences has been one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood.”

Paresh Deshpande, of Mountain House, Calif., now leads his company’s West U.S. sales division, managing a portfolio exceeding $60 million and overseeing a high-performing team of sales professionals. “It’s a pivotal position that allows me to shape go-to-market strategy, drive regional growth, and cultivate strategic partnerships across key verticals,” he informs. “Integrating generative AI into our sales narrative and client solutions has been exciting. From enhancing personalization in outreach to helping clients envision how gen AI can accelerate their own operations, it’s become a core part of how we add value.

“After intense work travel—26 flights in just four months, chasing key deals across the West—I finally carved out time for a much-needed family vacation to Cancun. It was the perfect reset: sun, ocean, and uninterrupted time with my family. The trip reminded me how important it is to pause, recharge, and be present with the people who ground me. Stepping away briefly helped me return with more clarity and energy for both my team and our clients. Balancing high-velocity work with intentional downtime has become a new personal priority, and this vacation was the start of that shift.”

Radha Penekelapati, of Los Altos, Calif., writes, “Transitions often bring unexpected clarity. After stepping away from my role at Cruise, the self-driving car company, last year, I explored entrepreneurship—an endeavor that, while enriching, did not unfold as planned. The experience prompted deep reflection and personal growth.

“I came to recognize how closely my sense of identity had been linked to my professional role. This period has allowed me to broaden my perspective, cultivating greater self-awareness and a more grounded, spiritual outlook. I’ve been dedicating time to reading, reflecting, and exploring how I can best contribute to the next phase of my career—one that aligns with both purpose and impact.

“I’ve found immense value in taking time to travel and reconnect—with loved ones, with the world, and with myself. I visited India three times to spend quality time with family, especially my aging father; explored Guatemala and Morocco with friends; and visited Denmark and Sweden with family. My trip to Denmark gave me a deep appreciation for hygge—that quiet, soul-nourishing sense of well-being you feel when you slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s sharing a meal with loved ones, enjoying a peaceful walk, or simply being still with your thoughts, hygge is about being present, content, and unhurried. Sometimes the most meaningful journeys are the ones that bring us closer to ourselves.”

Shruthi Channagiri, of Bengaluru, India, moved from engineering program manager to engineering/platform product manager, after acquiring new skills. “Wanted to become an entrepreneur and starting that journey now.”

Tamara Brown, of Canada, is now chief of staff for the Digital Employee Experience at Adobe. “It’s been challenging and exciting, all wrapped into one, using learnings from data science, AI, financial management, negotiation, leading through culture, and new manager bootcamp courses to bring our strategy to life.” Her work includes portfolio and program management, financial management, business operations, communications and culture, and embracing AI to think about reinventing and streamlining operations.

“I’ve just finished my four-week sabbatical—a wonderful gift from Adobe! I traveled over 2,000 miles across two countries, seven states, and four provinces. I feel completely rested and ready to go back to work invigorated.” Shown: Tamara and Billy Swyers.

Andrew McLennan, updates, “After completing the Berkeley Haas 12-month CTO Executive Program, I was shortly thereafter headhunted by a New York-based private alternative asset manager to become their holding group’s CTO. I have since relocated from London to New York with my family to take on this executive position at Stone Ridge Holdings Group.”

Rob Pledger, of Seattle, comments, “After attending the AI/ML focused portion of the CTO Executive Program, I spent a year building an all-new AI platform for medium-sized businesses called Zaon AI (zaon.com/platform). We now have a funnel of very interested businesses and enterprises. We plan to approach Strawberry Creek Ventures before initiating a full VC road show.”

John Pritchard, of San Jose, Calif., was promoted from chief product officer to CEO of Radiant Logic, a leader in identity and cybersecurity. “I’m leading our company’s transformation to an AI-first model—helping organizations proactively detect and remediate identity threats with advanced analytics.” John also continues publishing his open innovation research, which he presented at the Academy of Management. “Keynoted at this year’s Identiverse conference on how collaborative AI is transforming identity security. My time at Haas shaped my approach to innovation and leadership. Always happy to connect with fellow alumni interested in AI, cybersecurity, or digital transformation.”

Sreeni Iyer, of San Ramon, Calif., started a nonprofit named Gaia AI (gaia-ai.org), protecting endangered species by using the latest in AI/ML with wildlife data sets. One project in Kenya includes predicting a lion’s latitude and longitude coordinates based on collar data and camera trap image analysis. Another uses image analysis to identify individual endangered vultures in Assam, India. “Open to supporting interns looking for AI/ML experience.”