MBA Administrative Team

Manzur Rahman, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs

Professor of Finance

Dr. Rahman is Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. At USD he teaches international finance, corporate finance, and corporate governance. He has published in the areas of multinational financial policy, corporate governance, regional economic integration, and multinational strategy. He has extensive consulting experience as a corporate finance specialist for the investment banking house of N.M. Rothschild, having worked on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and going-public decisions. He has a BA in Economics and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College, a JD from USD, and a PhD in Finance from the University of South Carolina.

Kacy K. Hayes
Administrative Director

Kacy is responsible for the overall MBA student experience, including academic advising, support, and student life, at USD. Kacy has worked with the San Diego MBA programs since 2006. Prior to coming to USD,Kacy had nine years experience in admissions, academic advising, student services, and service learning in higher education. Kacy earned a BA in psychology and German at the University of Notre Dame, she earned a MA in Education with an emphasis in higher education administration at California State University, Fresno, and she is currently a candidate for a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies with an emphasis in higher education here at USD.

Kate coordinates the recruiting and admissions efforts for the Full-time MBA, IMBA, and Evening MBA programs at USD. Prior to USD she was the Assistant Director of MBA Recruitment and Admissions at UC San Diego. Originally from the New York City area, Kate earned a BA in Psychology from Vassar College and a Master’s in Education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. In addition to her MBA admissions background, Kate also has experience in counseling, educational evaluations, and campus recruitment.

Laurie Sanderson

Admissions and Academic Advisor

Laurie serves as an advisor to prospective and current students for the Full-time MBA, IMBA, and Evening MBA programs at USD. Prior to coming to USD,Laurie was a nonprofit development professional, specializing in organizational development and sustainability. Laurie earned a BA in political science and history at Tulane University, and she earned an MBA at University of California, Irvine.

Reyna Brook Sund

Career Services Manager

Reyna possesses 10 years in the human capital sector. Her skill set includes a successful history of recruiting, interviewing, networking, coaching and leading self-assessment and career workshops. She currently manages the MBA Career Services Office, which she initiated in 2007. Much of Reyna's experience was in the recruiting industry, interviewing and placing candidates in professional positions across a variety of industries. She quickly developed a passion for helping people develop the tools needed to succeed in any job market at any point in their career. Reyna earned her BA in Communication Studies from Seattle Pacific University and her MS in Executive Leadership here at USD.

Terra Saltzman-Baker

Corporate Relations Manager

Terra braved nine years as an executive recruiter both in Miami and San Diego. Her focus for the five years prior to joining USD was corporate finance and accounting across all industries, creating relationships that have maintained through the years. Prior to that, she was a nationwide recruiter within the corporate retail sector. Terra has a strong local network and prides herself on the relationships she builds in the community. She studied at Villanova University and earned a BS in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.

Patricia A. Moulton

Executive Assistant