Hi! My name is Maguire, I'm a recent Economics graduate and I'll be returning to Berkeley in the fall to complete my Certificate of Entrepreneurship & Technology through the College of Engineering. I'm currently working for a sports startup as a Growth & Partnerships intern, and an AI company focused on Geopolitics and Technology as a Marketing & Research Associate. I'm interested in pursuing Product Management and continuing to explore entrepreneurship. I've enjoyed working on product design and collaborating on prototype engineering projects, as well as participating in pitch competitions and startup ventures. I absolutely love mentoring and guiding students and advice that extends beyond the classroom. I'm passionate about mindset growth and self-optimization, so ask me anything! Looking forward to meeting you on our tour!

Hometown

Huntington Beach, California

Major(s)

Economics, Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Technology

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Ascend Consulting Group, Berkeley Biomedical Engineering, Senior Class Council Finance and Philanthropy, Undergraduate Economics Association Professional Affairs division, UC Launch-A-Thon, Small Business Hack-A-Thon.

Describe your college experience

The transition from community college to Berkeley was very overwhelming in the sense that there are so many things to get involved in and I had a hard time finding the things I was interested in. I've been able to find people that are so genuine, focused, unique and inspiring that I'm thoroughly impressed by the caliber of people that attend UC Berkeley. The challenges that are presented are invaluable lessons for growth not only academically but professionally and personally. Berkeley has enabled me to do deep reflection on my core values and aspirations, and I've recieved incredible support from faculty and peers.

Tip for future students

Plan out your days, weeks, and years. Time goes by quickly and not tracking your habits and progress will not be as efficient. Make the effort to get to know the students around you, everyone is valuable in their own way and there's so much to learn from your peers. Prioritize getting to know as many people as you can. Don't get caught up in what other students are accomplishing because simply, they're on a different path than you. Remember that experience comes from the courage to try, so not putting yourself out there when you're not ready is a disservice to your future self!! Make intentional effort to celebrate your successes, live in the present moment, and maintain a grounded gratitude that will carry you through your life at Berkeley and beyond.

Favorite class

Leading Strategy Implementation: It was a business consulting style course that allows you to step into the role of a C-suite executive. I loved learning from Professor Groth who has extensive international business experience, and getting to learn about leadership frameworks and exceuting strategies for business success.

Career goals

I hope to launch a successful business that eventually allows me to continue building and founding new businesses. I love entrepreneurship due to the scrappy, fast paced, real-time turnover, aspect of being a founder, and I love meeting and brainstorming innovative solutions with likeminded people who love to grind and get results.

Ideal way to spend a free night

I love a good night out in San Francisco for a nice dinner with friends and playing billiards !! If I were to spend it at home, definitely a spa night, making a bouquet of flowers for my desk, and watching The OC or Shark Tank.

High school or secondary school

California Connections Academy - Online school (I was an elite gymnast so I attended school online)

Previous college

Golden West College in Huntington Beach. I had a wonderful time here, I was Vice President of Student Advocacy, got to travel to nationwide conferences to advocate for my platform: Financial Literacy, and contribute to the passing of California legislation to implement financial literacy cirriculum for all California Community College students! I got to learn so much about event planning, leading and excecuting with a team, and extracting institutional pain points to address for the betterment of my community and all of California. The professors and staff could not have been more supportive, and I was so happy to be able to work with them as a Financial Accounting tutor. I had a very well rounded and full experience there so I'm very grateful for that.

Favorite spot on campus

I love the glade: getting to ground yourself in the sunlight and earth. It allows you take a step back to observe everyone around you and bring you to the present moment.