Stephen Jesus Mendoza
MBA admissions consultant and former Nike finance manager
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCareer change |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management; B.A. in Business Economics, UCLA; Consortium for Graduate Study Fellowship |
Stephen Jesus Mendoza is an MBA admissions consultant who helps prospective business school candidates with applications and career transitions. He graduated from UCLA Anderson in 2023 and worked as a Finance Manager at Nike in Beaverton, OR. Before his MBA, he worked at Wells Fargo in Restaurant Finance. He moved from banking into sports business. He has coached MBA applicants since 2024. He also served as an Anderson Admissions Corps interviewer.
What Stephen helps with
Stephen helps people apply to business school and make big career moves. He has made a career switch himself, from banking to sports business.
- Navigating competitive MBA admissions
- Completing MBA applications
- Changing careers with an MBA
- Moving from banking into a new industry
- Getting into a target business school
- Landing a dream job
Background and qualifications
Stephen graduated from UCLA in December 2017 with a B.A. in Business Economics. He then worked at Wells Fargo in Restaurant Finance as a Financial Analyst and later a Relationship Manager. In 2021 he started his MBA at UCLA Anderson to move into sports business. He graduated in June 2023 and joined Nike as a Finance Manager in its Finance Leadership Rotational Program. At Anderson he was a Parker Teaching Assistant, a Sports ACT Coach, and an Admissions Corps interviewer. He earned the Consortium for Graduate Study Fellowship.
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Stephen Jesus Mendoza reviews
Stephen Jesus Mendoza has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a recent UCLA Anderson graduate who interviewed applicants for the school's admissions team and changed careers from banking to sports business.
Best for MBA applicants who want to change careers, including moving out of finance or banking.
Common questions
How much does Stephen Jesus Mendoza charge?
Coaching with Stephen runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stephen Jesus Mendoza help with?
Stephen Jesus Mendoza helps with navigating competitive MBA admissions, completing MBA applications, changing careers with an MBA and moving from banking into a new industry.
Does Stephen Jesus Mendoza have reviews?
Stephen Jesus Mendoza has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Stephen Jesus Mendoza certified?
Stephen Jesus Mendoza lists: MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management; B.A. in Business Economics, UCLA; Consortium for Graduate Study Fellowship.
Has Stephen Jesus Mendoza changed careers himself?
Yes. He worked in banking at Wells Fargo, then earned his MBA at UCLA Anderson to move into sports business. After graduating he joined Nike as a Finance Manager.
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