Leadership Team
Hosting parties, planning panels, and coordinating networking events takes a lot of work. These kind souls make it all happen.
Want to chat with one of us? Reach out to QatHaas@berkeley.edu!
Tricia Yeonas, MBA'27
Co-President
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I'm a Co-President of Q@Haas alongside Sokret, and I'm passionate about cultivating inclusive spaces where people feel a genuine sense of belonging. For me, that belonging grows out of authentic self-expression, humor, curiosity, and compassion. My hope this year is that every Q student finds their people and feels at home here.
Before Haas, I spent six years in New York at a digital marketing agency, where I ran retention marketing for DTC brands and led tech enablement and partner relationships. I came to Haas to pursue product marketing and gain experience platform-side, helping shape how tech products are brought to market. I also knew I wanted to be somewhere with a really strong queer community, with the opportunity to cultivate deep lasting relationships and have FUN. I can say wholeheartedly that Haas was the right choice.
Outside of Q@Haas, I serve as VP of Careers – Product Marketing for the Haas Marketing Club and VP of Marketing for the Haas Soccer Club. On the personal side, singing has been a constant for me: I did choir and a cappella from high school through college, and I love keeping that going with the Q community through our quarterly karaoke nights.
Ask me about: breaking into product marketing, how to avoid injury on the soccer field, my favorite Miley Cyrus backyard session(s), where to find the best cortado in Berkeley, quitting drinking in your 20s, or moving from the East Coast.
Sokret Tieang Pond, MBA '27
Co-President
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Growing up, I was split between two worlds: the one where I was queer, and the one where I wanted to be in business. Eventually I decided the split ends here. Queer and business belong together.
Before Haas, I spent five years at The Brattle Group as an economic consultant, building valuation and damages models for tax, accounting, and bankruptcy litigation. I also chaired BProud, the firm's pride group, where I led our sponsorship of Out for Undergrad for five years and Lavender Law for three, launched Brattle's first mentorship program, and started its inaugural internal LGBTQ+ panel series.
I've spent years supporting undergrads, watching them find confidence, make moves, become visible. As Co-President, I'm excited to bring that to grad students. I'm currently focused on the fintech industry, but above all I believe in real community and the power of living one's truth. If I can be someone who says "you belong here, you matter here," then I'm right where I need to be. :)
Outside of school, you'll find me playing pickleball, raving to melodic EDM, or out to dinner with friends.
Ehren Chang, MBA '27
VP of Admissions
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I think the easiest way to explain who I am is through three Pokémon. First, Hitmonlee: I used to be a national-level taekwondo athlete, so there was a time in my life when kicking people was technically considered an achievement. Second, any Water-type Pokémon: Water has always been my favorite type, which may have something to do with growing up in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, a city with both mountains and the ocean. And third, Snorlax: he’s actually on my keychain right now, not because he’s my favorite Pokémon, but because he represents the life I aspire to - completely unbothered, well-fed, and having absolutely no issue falling asleep.
Unfortunately, my career so far has been much less Snorlax. Before Haas, I spent most of my time in Shanghai, with chapters in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, working mainly in consulting at the intersection of AI and innovation. I also had a brief adventure at TikTok, working on global content strategy and trust building. After Haas, I’m hoping to take AI out of the screen and into the physical world, and focus on robotics.
Outside of work, I play pickleball, care a lot about animal welfare and gender equality, and once worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society on a project related to wildlife trafficking in Uganda. I’m also a very serious anime fan - my top four are Pokémon, Digimon (Season 1 only, and I will defend that qualification), One Piece, and Hunter × Hunter. And perhaps most importantly, I have an extremely high tolerance for sugar: bubble tea, taro balls, tangyuan, matcha, honey cake - if there’s an Asian dessert place you love, please tell me.
Chris Cortner, MBA '27
VP of Admissions
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I am originally from the north east, but I spent nearly 10 years before Haas working as a set designer in the film Industry. I was very lucky and got to work on some incredible projects, including The Odyssey. Here at Haas, outside of Q, I love leading the run group with two of my other friends/classmates. Shout out Track Tuesday. I’m also a co-pres of DMEC, hoping to bring more entertainment expertise to people interested in the industry. Lastly, me and many other second year Q’s are story salon coaches, hoping to make this year’s set of stories truly incredible. At Haas, I’m taking many real estate classes and I hope to bring my design background into a development role after school.
Tyler Liu, MBA '27
VP of Finance
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I’m Tyler, and I came to Haas after several years in investment banking, where I worked primarily with clean energy companies.
At Haas, I’m excited to meet people from very different backgrounds, explore new directions beyond finance, and contribute to the community as VP of Finance.
Outside of school, I’m usually traveling, playing pickleball and tennis, checking out live music, or trying new restaurants.
Andrew Chen, MBA'27
VP of Communications
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Hi there, I'm Andrew, your resident VP of Communications! Before coming to Berkeley, I lived and worked for many years in Beijing, China, a city where centuries of cultural heritage meet the vibrant energy of everyday life across many industries and walks of life. Here at Berkeley, I've found that same warmth in our inclusive and supportive Queer community. The slower pace of life and the smaller proximity between us have only brought us closer together.
Pre-MBA, I worked in consulting, tackling everything from finance and operations to M&A. I'm using these two years to explore a range of different career paths, taking on internships spanning business development to finance across various industries. My hope is to bring that same sense of closeness and support I've found in our community to more people across Berkeley Haas.
Outside of school, you'll find me practicing yoga, running, swimming, or exploring cultural events around the city with friends.
Chris Arreola, EWMBA '27
VP of Social
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I am an artist, organizer, and entrepreneur excited to bring that experience to Q@Haas as Co-VP of Social with the iconic Memo (who has happened to be my bestie for years prior to Haas).
I’ve organized with a wide range of organizations including Black Lives Matter, the Transgender and Intersex Justice Project, as well as Teach For America. As an artist, I’ve had poetry published in Foglifter Journal as well as op-eds in the Feminist Wire and El Tecolote. I also produce electronic music that infuses my background in mariachi, and DJ locally at clubs and bars.
Professionally, I’ve worked in education as a teacher and assistant principal at an elementary school in San Francisco, as a university lecturer, and led work with large school districts across the country through my involvement with Springboard Collaborative. One of my greatest prides is the students and families I worked with as an educator — they taught me more than I could ever teach them.
Next year, I’ll be working at McKinsey & Co. as a consultant.
Guillermo Rodriguez, MBA '27
VP of Social
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Hi everyone, and welcome to Haas! I’m Memo, Co-VP of Social for Q@Haas. Quick intro: I’m from Caracas, Venezuela, spent a couple of years in Hong Kong, and studied at Amherst College in Massachusetts (Go Mammoths!).
Before Haas, I lived in San Francisco for three years and fell in love with the Bay Area’s charm, culture, and people.
Since graduating, I’ve spent most of my career at Bain & Company, where I worked across tech, education, and private equity. I came to Haas to go deeper on education, and spent this past summer interning with the Oakland Public Education Fund.
As Co-VP of Social, my aim is to make Q a fun, safe, and unique space where our community can connect, grow, and thrive.
Sofia Kakumanu, MBA '27
VP of Alumni
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One fact about me: I will happily spend 20 hours automating a task that takes 5 minutes.
Before Haas, I spent four years at Goldman Sachs in India building platforms and apps to execute deals for capital markets. At Haas, I've been drawn to courses exploring the people side of how decisions actually get made, and I'm working towards a role at the intersection of technology and strategy. I also serve as a Haas Student Ambassador.
As part of Q@Haas, I work on building out our alumni network and connecting members with people who've made the moves they're considering. Happy to chat about pivoting out of engineering, navigating recruiting as an international student, or getting introduced to someone in the Q@Haas community
Alex Barra, EWMBA '27
VP of EWMBAs
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Hi, I'm Alex, your VP, EWMBA. I grew up on Long Island in a big Italian family that has been building businesses for generations, so taking care of people and building something meaningful have always felt like the same job to me. Before Haas, I spent more than a decade helping companies like Lockheed Martin, Sephora, and Delta Dental grow their people and navigate change. What I did not expect coming into Haas was how much our Queer community would feel like home.
Outside of class, I am Co-Founder of CURiO, an AI platform helping people navigate their biggest goals, decisions, and transitions. My hope as VP, EWMBA is to make sure more of our part-time community feels the belonging and support I have found here.
When I am not at Haas, you will find me on a pickleball court, nerding out about cars, planning our next trip, or dreaming up new food and beverage ideas with friends.
Tyler Liu, MBA '27
VP of Finance
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One fact about me: I once slept for 18 hours nonstop!
I am originally from Taipei Taiwan, where I grew up and lived for over a quarter century. It's a country full of delicious local and exotic cuisines, astonishing nature, and most importantly, super fun and vivid queer night life!!
Unlike most Californians, I am extremely nerdy and the only outdoor space I'd go to is probably either a street bar or a beer garden. I enjoy playing League of Legends, and I want to get better at it!
Ray Lu, MBA '27
VP of Community
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One fact about me: I grew up in a Blang ethnic minority community near the China–Myanmar border, a place that has yet to appear in anyone’s first three guesses about where I’m from.
Before Haas, I spent ten years in private equity, most recently at Constellation Software, where I helped build its presence in Asia and worked on acquisitions across China, Japan, and Korea. I came to Haas to explore the intersection of enterprise AI, software, and investing, and to join a community where I could bring more of myself into the room.
As a first-generation college student, international student, and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know that belonging means more than simply being invited. As VP of Community, I hope to make Q@Haas a place where everyone feels comfortable speaking up, contributing, and being fully themselves, whether you have been out for years, are still figuring things out, or simply want to find your people.
Outside of school, I love cooking for friends, exploring wine and cocktails, singing opera, and watching figure skating. Come find me to talk about investing, tech, international life, queer travel, what I’m cooking next, or how to tell the different jumps apart in figure skating.
Ankit Muddana, MBA '27
VP of Careers
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One fact about me: I once spent nine years keeping a phone network alive for half a billion people, and I still cannot get my wifi to reach the kitchen.
Hi Q@Haas! I'm Ankit, from India. What inspired me to be here is simple. I spent most of my twenties being very good at my job and very careful about how much of myself I brought to it, and I wanted two years where I did not have to do that math anymore. Q@Haas is the reason that worked. This community showed up for me before I even landed on campus and has kept showing up since.
Before Haas I worked in cybersecurity and telecom infrastructure. Now I am in product, and last spring I organized the Club Leaders Summit at ROMBA. This year I want to get more of us, especially international and first-gen students, into rooms like that one.
I cook and bake constantly and consider feeding people a personality trait, so come find me if you want to talk careers, ROMBA, or just eat something warm.
Chris Arreola, MBA'27
Co-VP of Social
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I am an East Coast gal hailng from Boston/NYC/Vermont, but I have always harbored a big ol' crush on California, so I am psyched to be making my California debut. Previous to Haas, I worked at Vimeo in the world of enterprise sales and am now hoping to pivot into the world of startups and Venture Capital. In addition to the lofty role of Co-VP of Social for Q@Haas, I am the VP of Community for the MBA Association and get to help shape the magic that is the Haas community.
