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Oswaldo Diaz, MBA

I am a highly seasoned Business Executive with a proven record of success and organizational turnaround. During my 20+ years of management experience, I have led diverse multidisciplinary teams and my expertise includes various roles in Senior Leadership, Finance, Operational Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, and Treasury. As part of my professional experience, I have been involved in the review and implementation of internal controls, budget management, administrative policy implementation, business administration management, capital plans, cash flow management, risk management, bond compliance, and system migrations.

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Oswaldo Diaz Executive MBA Commercial

Oswaldo Diaz’ personal experience attending the Executive MBA program at the University of California, Irvine. Oswaldo speaks about the importance of having an MBA and learning about Digital Transformation. Commercial was originally aired on August 2019.

Oswaldo Diaz Diabetes TV Interview

TV interview of Oswaldo Diaz and Martha Diaz relating to diabetes in the Latino community. Oswaldo shares his diabetes journey and how he keeps his glucose levels in check during this interview. The interview was aired during diabetes awareness month on November 2022 in various cable channels.

Oswaldo Diaz CGM System TV Commercial

When I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I wanted to learn as much as possible about my condition to ensure that I could live a healthier lifestyle. I am dedicated to my family and community, and it is very important for me to ensure that I will be able to take care of my family and parents. The TV commercial has helped me to spread the word about the importance of learning about diabetes, and has allowed me to reach a bigger audience on the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle. TV commercial was aired nationally in various Spanish speaking TV channels.

Marcus Wirowek – Intervention Specialist at FCMAT

Interview aired on 06/30/2021

Marcus Wirowek is an Intervention Specialist (Management Consultant) at Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT).  

FCMAT was created by Assembly Bill (AB) 1200 in 1991, and its primary mission is to help California’s local K-14 educational agencies.   

Mr. Wirowek, Organize and participates in AB 1200 and AB 139 reviews, comprehensive assessments, technical assistance, fiscal and operational area assessments, and interventions.  

Prior to joining FCMAT, Mr. Wirowek worked as Senior Director of Human Resources at Riverbank Unified School District, and is also Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California. 

Mr. Wirowek holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Operations Management, and a Master of Business Administration from the California State University, Stanislaus.   

044 – Constance Toulemonde – Marketing & Strategic Storytelling Consultant

Aired on 08/05/2020

Constance Toulemonde is a marketing professional with expertise in sports and storytelling. As part of her professional experience she has worked as a marketing & strategic storytelling consultant for ZEpresenters in Paris France and for Nike as a North America Brand Design Creative Coordinator. She has a passion for sports and has competed nationally in France. 

Mrs. Toulemonde has a bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University, and has been accepted to the Master of Business Administration program at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business. 

043 Jeremy Salles – WPR Team Leader at Cisco

Mr Salles is currently the WPR Team Leader at Cisco and is in charge of addressing the distinct set of needs from various departments that include engineering, sales, call center and general administration.  

Prior to joining CISCO, Mr Salles was the Workplace strategy and Systems Manager at eBay in charge of reviewing the global real estate portfolio and headcount data for 4 million sqft of class A office spaces. 

Mr. Salles holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Paul Merage School of Business. 

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042 – Oswaldo Diaz – Digital Transformation

Interview aired on 07/15/2020

Digital Transformation has evolved during the past ten years from being part of the domain of IT to moving to the forefront of all business plans and organizations.  Oswaldo Diaz speaks about Digital Transformation, skill development and the fourth industrial revolution.

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041 – Zarina Bahadur – Founder of Baby Box

Interview aired 06/24/2020

Zarina Bahadur is a member of the inaugural class of the Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business and winner of the annual new venture competition presented by the Beall center for innovation and entrepreneurship. 

During the competition, Mrs Bahadur won a total of cash prizes of $25,000 with her start-up Baby Box, a subscription-based service, powered by artificial intelligence for parents of children 0-3 years of age. 

040 – Mariella Zavala, Ph.D – Assistant Professor at Gonzaga University

Interview aired 06/17/2020

In 2015, Mariella Zavala arrived at UCI to become the Merage School’s first undocumented student. Her research interests include marginalized consumers, retail design and social media, and she wrote her dissertation on “disruptive marketplaces”—an examination of the way physical and digital marketplaces can disrupt social norms and affect consumer experience.

During the interview, Mrs. Zavala speaks about her personal journey and pursuing her Doctoral degree.

If you would like to connect with Mariella Zavala, you can reach her at mariella.c.zavala@gmail.com or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mariellaczavala.

039 – Dean Professor Dr. Ian Williamson – Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Commerce at the Wellington School of Business and Government at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Interview Aired 06/10/2020

Dean Professor Doctor Ian O. Williamson, is the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Commerce at the Wellington School of Business and Government at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

During his 20-year career, Dr. Williamson has served on several academic committees and on the boards of directors for a variety of nonprofit organizations. In addition, he has provided expert insights in the areas of organizational innovation and employee recruitment and retention to executives in more than 20 countries across six continents for companies such as CBRE, PwC, Lockheed Martin, Nestle and Accenture.

Dr Williamson holds a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and previously held faculty positions at universities in the U.S., Switzerland, Australia and Indonesia.

Dr Williamson has been named dean of the University of California, Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business and he will begin his new role on Jan. 1, 2021.