BMC Talks Season 3, Episode 2: Leveling the Playing Field—How the University of San Diego Helps Students Achieve Success in Life
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In this episode, host Alexander Alemany interviews three University of San Diego real estate students about their personal stories and the support they received from the university.
In this episode of BMC Talks , Host Alexander Alemany ’13 (MBA) interviews three University of San Diego Knauss School of Business real estate students: Jacqueline Mercado '26 (MSRE/MBA), William Baumann III '25 and Gabriel Torres '26. In the podcast, they discuss: their personal stories; challenges they overcame before starting their degree; major factors that played an important role in their success; and how the University of San Diego has played a pivotal role in building relationships and providing opportunities for life beyond graduation. GUESTS Jacqueline Mercado ’26 (MSRE/MBA) is a dedicated Air Force veteran. She is expertly trained in logistics and is now navigating the world of commercial real estate as an associate broker with Intersection CRE. Read her full bio. William Baumann III ’25 is an active-duty gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, with over 15 years of service. He is currently stationed in San Diego and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, focusing on real estate and business administration. Read his full bio. Gabriel Torres ’26 is a highly motivated junior at the University of San Diego…
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