“I made my first gift because I had an immense sense of gratitude for the opportunities Haas gave me. Once I started at Levi’s, the theme aligned even more when I spoke to Bob Haas, who was on the school’s board at the time. I thanked him for making my scholarship—endowed by the Haas family—possible. He then encouraged me, saying, ‘Now it’s your turn to give back.’ That’s when I decided to step it up even further.”

“For my international humanitarian work, the Haas MBA program and the enlightened Berkeley ethic were the perfect path. Saying Haas was a life-changer would greatly understate what I found. Today, it is even truer that Haas completely refashions lives, as it did mine.”

“Berkeley had a transformative impact on my life, and I want to make sure that the same opportunity is available and truly accessible to future generations of students. My approach to philanthropy is to be that monthly donor whom organizations can rely on, with giving that is as unrestricted and flexible as possible. This is where individuals making smaller gifts can be really catalytic.”

“This place shapes you. The gratitude I feel for the experiences I had, the people I met, and the support I received is why I joined the Haas Leadership Society. I want to open up similar opportunities for the next generation of leaders.”

“Having two immigrant parents, I am extremely appreciative of the scholarship and the donors who provided me with this lifelong experience. Thank you for investing in me. My post-graduation plans are to work in the financial industry with biopharmaceutical companies. I want to make an impact in healthcare and eventually work on the commercial side of my own healthcare startup.”

“As a transfer student, I only have two years to spend at Berkeley, and I wanted to focus my time and energy. With financial support, I have been able to build skills in consulting clubs, explore research in sustainable development goals, and take electives in responsible business. With this bolstered academic portfolio, I hope to pursue innovative solutions toward a greener future.”

“I have always fought for justice and equity, which is why I joined Teach for America after undergrad. However, I realized that I could better connect my passion, skills, and financial
goals by joining a consulting firm doing social impact strategy and equity-related transformations. Now, post-Haas, I’m exploring how to also integrate my new interest in sustainability and design into my work.”

“Berkeley Haas opened new doors for me to expand the impact I will have on workforce development across sectors. At Haas, I secured an understanding of business fundamentals, innovation, and sustainability to develop and scale workforce programs, working in partnership with private, public, and nonprofit organizations. Haas offered a transition and launch pad into this space, and I will be grateful for my entire career.”