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Student Success Stories

headshot of Paralegal certificate grad Christopher Simon

Student Spotlight: Christopher Simon

  • June 16, 2022
As an adult learner, Christopher Simon has been taking continuing education classes since his early 40s, focusing on subjects that he overlooked in his younger days. He recently completed the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program to improve his understanding of the legal process and help him as a political science professor and researcher.
headshot of Python Certificate Program student Jyotika Sharma

Student Spotlight: Jyotika Sharma

  • March 29, 2022
After moving to the United States, Jyotika Sharma discovered a new interest in computer programming. Looking to change fields from chemical engineering to computers, she decided to reskill with the help of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s Python for Data Science, Web and Core Programming Professional Concentration.
Maternal and Child Nutrition graduate Katy Wright

Student Spotlight: Katy Wright

  • February 01, 2022
As a registered dietician working in pediatrics at the UC Davis Medical Center, Katy Wright has found the perfect marriage of her three loves: health care, children and food. See how the UC Davis Master of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition helped her gain the experience and expertise she needed for this niche field.
Master brewer grad Amanda Koeller

Student Spotlight: Amanda Koeller

  • November 12, 2021
Amanda Koeller is the head brewer of Bad Beat Brewing and holds the title as the only female head brewer in the state. See how the Master Brewers Certificate Program helped her get there and what advice she has for other women looking to break into the industry.
headshot of Executive Leadership Program grad Olivia Virgadamo

Student Spotlight: Olivia Virgadamo

  • September 22, 2021
A recent alum of the UC Davis Executive Leadership Program, Olivia Virgadamo says that the program helped her integrate her professional life with her personal one and understand the valuable role she can play as a leader.
headshot of Master Brewer grad Logan Jager

Student Spotlight: Logan Jager

  • September 20, 2021
Logan Jager wasn’t always a brewer. He actually started his career in finance. But desiring to do something new that would have a positive impact on his community, he heard the call of brewing and answered. He is a graduate of the Master Brewers Certificate Program and the founder and head brewer of Western Flyer Brewing.
Sensory and Consumer Science certificate grad Amanda Nobbe

Student Spotlight: Amanda Nobbe

  • June 16, 2021
Amanda Nobbe is a senior formulation scientist at Burt's Bees (Clorox). When she took on an expanded role leading and training a cross-functional sensory panel team she knew she needed a strong fundamental understanding of sensory science, so she turned to the Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program to expand her knowledge.
Construction Management Certificate graduate Damariz Quezada

Student Spotlight: Damariz Quezada

  • June 03, 2021
Despite having 14 years of construction industry experience under her belt, Damariz Quezada felt that in order to fully achieve her career goals, she needed a formal education in construction management. See how the Construction Management Certificate Program helped her achieve her full potential.