VPs of Admissions
The VPs of Admissions are the student arm of the Berkeley Haas MBA for Executives admissions office. As current students, we’re excited to help you get to know the distinctive Haas culture and to share our perspectives about the student experience. View our profiles below.
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Justin Agnew
Class of 2027
Industry: Defense Tech
Function: Business Development and Program Management
Justin Agnew is a mission-driven leader whose career bridges military service, global security, and technology innovation. A former Special Operations officer, he built his foundation in leadership by leading teams in high-stakes environments, where adaptability, trust, and clear communication were essential. Those experiences continue to shape his approach to solving complex challenges and developing teams that thrive under pressure and leverage cutting-edge technological solutions.
As Director of Program Integration at Orbis Operations, Justin leads initiatives that bring together advanced technology, strategy, and human performance to help organizations operate more effectively in a rapidly evolving world. His work focuses on designing programs and managing accounts that enhance interoperability, integrate emerging technologies, and strengthen leadership development across sectors.
Justin’s leadership philosophy aligns directly with the values championed by Haas—a commitment to curiosity, humility, and purpose-driven impact. He believes that the most effective leaders are those who learn continuously, challenge convention, and serve something greater than themselves. Whether working with public-sector partners or private enterprises, Justin brings a collaborative and forward-thinking approach aimed at creating meaningful, lasting change.
Jess Sinir
Class of 2027
Industry: Biotech/ Life Sciences
Function: Business Dev and Sales
With 15 years in healthcare and biotech, I’ve dedicated my career to accelerating life-saving treatments from lab to patient. As a founding member of GRAIL and now working at N-Power Medicine, I work to de-risk drug development and shorten timelines for critical cancer therapies. While I’ve built deep expertise in my field, I’m pursuing Berkeley’s EMBA to expand my leadership capabilities and gain a holistic understanding of business operations beyond my technical background. This program represents an exciting learning journey that will build my confidence as an executive leader. My goal is to leverage this growth, both professionally and personally, to lead operations at a large biotech organization while setting an example of lifelong learning for my children.
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Jose Mota
Class of 2027
Industry: Energy, Investments, Nonprofit Leadership
Function: Executive Leadership, Strategy, Fundraising
After nearly three decades leading multi-billion-dollar businesses at Shell across the Americas, Europe, China, and Australia, I decided to retire and pursue new ways to learn, give back, and grow. I am currently focused on entrepreneurship and philanthropy as a board member of Galileo Vision and an active supporter of Blood Cancer United, where I help advance fundraising and advocacy for cancer research and patient care.
As VP of Admissions for the Berkeley Haas EMBA Class of 2027, I am passionate about connecting with prospective students and helping them discover how Haas can shape both professional and personal transformation.
Outside of school, I enjoy marathon running, travel, and family time in Texas.