Oscar ultimately earned a dual degree in business administration and Latin American studies. With so many of his university experiences contributing to his academic and personal development, he is thrilled to give back to his alma mater.

As a donor, Oscar’s main interest is supporting what he considers UC Berkeley’s greatest asset: its students. Having been a parent while he was a student, “I was grossly unprepared to start my professional career as I balanced work and studies while supporting my family,” he recalls.

Today, Oscar supports dedicated scholarship funds as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Berkeley Haas, helping alleviate students’ financial stress while also fostering their professional development.

A longtime research analyst in the field of asset management, Oscar is clear about the importance of philanthropy in sustaining the university’s excellence.

“You should donate to Berkeley because of the great return on investment,” he says. “The collection of students each dollar of investment supports has the potential to change the world.”