About Stephen Jesus

My name is Stephen Jesus Mendoza and I am a UCLA Anderson alumni, Class of 2023. I was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA and am a proud product of the Santa Ana public school system. My experience growing up in a poor, underprivileged community motivated me to learn more about finance in hopes of providing my family with the financial stability I never had growing up. This passion brought me to UCLA for undergrad where I majored in Business Economics. After graduating from UCLA in December 2017, I began working for Wells Fargo in their Restaurant Finance division. In 2021, I started my MBA at UCLA Anderson to transition away from banking and into the fascinating world of Sports. Following my graduation from UCLA Anderson in June 2023, I began working at Nike as a Finance Manager in Nike’s Leadership Rotation Program in Beaverton, OR. In 2024, I began coaching prospective MBA candidates navigate the competitive landscape of business school admissions. With a rich background in career coaching and extensive industry experience, I have successfully guided numerous clients through pivotal career transitions and application processes. Let's chat!