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OFFICERS
Steve Dugan, Co-President

Steve is a first year MBA candidate and Mayfield Fellow at Haas where he is focusing on medical technology entrepreneurship.  Steve is currently working on new business ventures in collaboration with the bioengineering school and others.  He spent 5 years at Guidant (most recently BVS) where he contributed primarily as an engineer and preclinical scientist.  Steve also started a medical device consulting partnership that focused on helping start-ups with company structuring, product development, as well as, regulatory and clinical strategy.  He holds a BSE in chemical engineering and an MSE in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan.
Laronne Faulkner, Co-President
Laronne is a member of Haas MBA/MPH Class of 2008.  Prior to Haas, Laronne worked for Blue Shield of California as a Business Analyst in the Strategy and Operations group.  Before that, Laronne was a consultant at a boutique healthcare consulting firm whose clients were medical groups and payors.  Past work also includes 4 years of project management at an employer purchasing coalition and 1½ years as a Research Associate for the federal government.  At Haas, Laronne interests include consulting, healthcare administration, and payor/providers.  In his free time, he enjoys skiing, cycling, running, and traveling.  Laronne holds a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University.
Laura Luecking, Co-President
Laura is currently in the dual degree MBA/MPH program class of 2008 with the intent to pursue a marketing role in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. In addition to H2B2, she is also VP Marketing for Women in Leadership and is an interviewer for potential Haas applicants. Prior to Haas, she worked for five years at SCORE! Educational Centers in the San Francisco Bay Area, most recently as Regional Manager. At SCORE!, and from her prior experience in both start-up and non-profit environments, she gained a significant amount of experience in general management, sales, and marketing. Laura received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and obtained a BA in Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and knitting, as well as cooking and camping with her husband.
Jared Drake, VP Speaker Series
Jared is a member of the Haas and School of Public Health MBA/MPH Class of 2008. Before Haas, Jared worked for 5 years at the Children's Hospital Boston and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as computational biologist in the field of complex-traits genetics. His work has been published in peer reviewed journals and he has spoken at several international conferences. Jared has a BA in Biology and Political Science from Williams College and enjoys cooking, skiing, soccer, and travel.

 

Celeste Chang, VP Academics
Celeste is a member of the MBA Class of 2008.  Prior to attending business school, she worked for 4 years as a biochemical engineer at Merck and Co.  While at Merck, she worked on vaccine and biologics development, including process development, scale-up, clinical manufacturing, technology transfers, and introduction of new process technologies.  She has been involved in products such as Gardasil and clinical candidates for HIV and cancer.  Celeste holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an ME in Biomedical Engineering, both from MIT.  Her graduate research focused on chondrocyte (cartilage cells) migration for wound healing and tissue engineering applications.
Mariette Fourmeaux, VP Outreach

Mariette is a member of the Haas MBA class of 2008.  Prior to business school, Mariette was Product Manager at Mauna Kea Technologies, a French medical device start-up in Paris, France.  She defined the product development process, turning external user feedback into product development/enhancement projects, and launched nine products.  Leading to this experience, Mariette found her home at the intersection of impactful technology and business, through her management and divestiture consulting experience.  Mariette majored in Engineering and Economics at Brown University.  In her precious free time, Mariette enjoys fine dining and cooking, wine tasting, rock climbing, dancing and traveling to countries without running water.
Brent Guerisoli, Co-VP Conferences
Brent is a member of the Haas MBA Class of 2008. Prior to attending Haas, Brent spent several years as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Petersen Medical where he was involved in strategic planning, new product development, and served on the executive management team.  Prior to joining Petersen Medical, he received a BS degree in Business from Brigham Young University. Brent is pursuing a career in healthcare administration, and would like to work as an administrator for a major healthcare organization. In his free time, Brent enjoys participating in sports, reading, and spending time with his family.
Delphina Han, Co-VP Conferences
Delphina is a member of the Haas MBA Class of 2008. Prior to attending Haas, she worked in the medical device industry at Stryker and at Siemens Medical as a compliance engineer where her work entailed the functions of engineering, regulatory and quality. She worked closely with various cross-functional teams and also led the product safety program at Stryker Endoscopy. Delphina is exploring a transition into business development and marketing and continues to have keen interest in the healthcare industry. She is involved in companion animal welfare activities and enjoys recreational hockey. Delphina attended Purdue University where she completed her electrical engineering degree.
Jody Ann Hom, VP Careers
Jody is a first year MBA/MPH student with a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University. Prior to Haas, she spent three years as a product development engineer at a medical device startup, and most recently was a Corporate Finance Analyst at an intellectual capital merchant bank, where she was responsible for valuating and assessing patent portfolios for merger and acquisition deals. After the joint-degree program, she hopes to pursue strategy or business development work for a biotechnology or medical device company. In her free time, Jody enjoys running, cooking, doing crossword puzzles, and cheering on Big Ten sports. 
Avital Levy, Co-VP School of Public Health  
Avital is a member of the School of Public Health MPH Class of 2008. Prior to attending Cal, Avital worked for 2 years at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston as a project manager on numerous clinical research projects in the early detection of breast cancer. Her accomplishments at MGH include a paper on the shortened reading times of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis images as compared to traditional two view mammography that was presented at RSNA, in addition to others. Within the School of Public Health, Avital has concentrated her studies in Health Policy and Management, specifically Hospital Administration. In her free time she enjoys skiing, hiking, cooking and traveling. Avital holds a BA in Biology and History from the University of Rochester."
Maya Melczer, Co-VP School of Public Health
Maya is a Health Policy and Management student at the School of Public Health. Prior to pursing her MPH, she received her BA in Psychology from Wellesley College and then worked at The Measurement Group, an independent evaluation firm, where she assisted in process and outcome assessments for healthcare-related foundations and non-profit groups. Maya is currently consulting on the evaluation of John Muir Health’s community benefit programs. At the School of Public Health, her focused academic interest lies within the area of healthcare quality measurement, management and improvement. Maya is from Los Angeles and in her free time enjoys traveling, yoga and cooking gourmet meals.
Raphael Michel, VP Entrepreneurship
Raphael is a Haas MBA candidate, class of 2008. Before attending Haas, Raphael spent three years working in an early-stage medical device startup company, Minnow Medical. As the first hire, he helped the founder build the company from the ground up, leading the development of a breakthrough cardiovascular catheter-based system and helping to raise over $2.5 million in private funding. At Haas, Raphael is focusing on entrepreneurship and turning life science projects into successful companies. Raphael grew up near Chamonix in the French Alps, and in his free time, he enjoys backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and traveling. Raphael holds a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and participated in the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Program.”
Janet Ou, VP External
Janet is a member of the Haas MBA Class of 2008.  Prior to attending Haas, Janet worked for 4 years at UBS Investment in the IT department and took on multiple roles, first as software developer, then as project lead, and lastly as business analyst.   Her accomplishments at UBS include improving processes, managing revenue reporting applications, and co-founding the UBS Cultural Awareness Network in the Americas.  Outside of work, Janet has volunteered in numerous hospitals and clinics.  At Haas, she is focused on transitioning into the healthcare industry and identifying opportunities to leverage her background to help solve healthcare problems.  In her free time Janet enjoys interior decorating, playing tennis, and listening to NPR.  Janet holds a BA in Computer Science from Duke University. 
James Platts, VP Finance
James is currently enrolled in the MBA/MPH program at Berkeley and will graduate in December 2008. Prior to returning to grad school, James worked as a research analyst at The NASDAQ Stock Market, and then as an Associate Director of the National Economic Council at the White House.

As a policy staffer at the White House, James worked for the President's chief economic advisor on a number of issues, primarily healthcare and Social Security. Outside of school, James enjoys skiing, running, hiking, and otherwise spending time outdoors since moving to California from the east coast. James holds an AB in economics from Harvard University.
Bob Sise, VP Internal Marketing and Communication
Bob is a first year MBA/MPH student with a BA in History and Pre-Medicine from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to Haas, he went to Ecuador on a Fulbright Scholarship to analyze and assist in the development of self-sustaining healthcare systems in rural communities. Following his Fulbright experience, Bob worked as a project specialist at the Consumer Center for Health Education and Advocacy in San Diego CA. In his free time, Bob enjoys traveling in Latin America, running, body surfing, and hiking.
Heather Stevens, VP Sponsorship
Prior to attending Haas, Heather was a consultant for five years with Health Strategies Group, a strategy and research firm serving large pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.  She lead teams of analysts and consultants on engagements including pricing for new oral agents, positioning of specialty products in Medicare formularies, hospital contracting, sales force effectiveness, and employer marketing strategy.  Heather earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Biology and Master's in Sociology from Stanford University.  At Haas, Heather is also involved in the Women in Leadership club and serves as the student liaison to the Graduate Program in Health Management alumni.  After graduation, Heather is interested in a pursuing a strategy or business development role in the healthcare industry.
Philip X. Xiang, VP EWMBA
Phil Xiang works for Roche Molecular Systems, a pioneer of PCR technology and a market leader in medical diagnostics. In his role as the Director of Bioinformatics, he leads a team of scientists who conduct research in cancer genomics and personalized medicine. Prior to joining RMS, he was Manager of Scientific Computing at Bay Area biotech company Tularik Inc, which was acquired by Amgen. There, he led a team of scientists to mine the emerging human genome sequence for therapeutic targets and to develop small molecule drugs for cancer and other complex diseases. He received a B.A. in physics from Peking University, an M.S. in physics from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Brandeis University. If all goes according to plan, he will also have an MBA from the Haas School of Business. In his leisure time, when he manages to find such, he likes to take it to the hills and woods, whether leaf-strewn or snow packed.