Hi everyone! My name is Sydney, and I’m a marketing professional and property manager based in Orange County. My career has taken me through marketing, social media, content strategy, and now real estate and property management, where I’ve been able to grow into a leadership role and continue building my experience in the business side of the industry.

I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted into the MBA program at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business! I’ll be pursuing my MBA through the FlexMBA program while continuing to work full-time.

Going back to school has been a goal of mine for a while. I want to continue developing as a leader and build a stronger understanding of the business, strategy, and financial side of the work I’ve been doing throughout my career. I’ve also been fortunate enough to receive scholarships based on my professional experience in real estate. While these scholarships are incredibly meaningful and help offset the cost, they only cover a portion of my overall education expenses.

Paying for an MBA is still a significant financial commitment, especially with recent limits and changes to federal student loan assistance creating additional barriers for graduate students, including MBA students like myself. With fewer options available to help cover the cost of graduate education, I’m hoping to get a little help from my community.

I’m raising money to help cover the remaining cost of tuition, books, and other education-related expenses throughout the program. Anything helps, whether that’s a donation, sharing this fundraiser, or simply cheering me on as I take on this next chapter.

I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported me throughout my career and encouraged me to keep pushing myself. I’m really excited for this next step and everything that comes with it. Thank you for being part of my journey and helping me make this opportunity possible!