UCLA Alumni Association

Alumni Meyer and Renee Luskin have committed $25 million to help UCLA share the lessons of history with the public. In recognition of their gift, the history department will be named the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Department of History. https://lnkd.in/gbKGmRtS

The UCLA Alumni Association recognizes exceptional Bruin business owners, founders and visionaries through our award-winning Bruin Business 100 program. This week we are proud to introduce some of this year's honorees representing the consumer products and services industry. You can learn more about these individuals and their businesses here: https://ow.ly/QZKO50SAtJj. #BruinBusinesses

We are excited to announce the UCLA Alumni Association's Bruin Business 100 program has been awarded a 2024 Circle of Excellence award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). CASE’s Circle of Excellence awards are a premier recognition as they honor resourcefulness and ingenuity that inspires those who work to advance education. Congratulations to all of our talented staff that work on this initiative and the #BruinBusinesses it supports! Learn more about Bruin Business 100 at: https://ow.ly/BSSL50SyfuA.

The latest episode of the Bruin Success Podcast features Kevin Berson ’96, founder of Kinected Advisors, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and exit planning advisory firm. Kinected helps lower-middle market business owners (businesses generating $5M-$50M in annual revenue) navigate the process of selling their businesses for maximum value. Prior to founding Kinected in 2014, Berson spent 18 years with global firms Technicolor and Arthur Andersen. He frequently speaks about various M&A related topics and has addressed groups at Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Vistage, CalCPA, Exit Planning Institute, Strategic Advisory Board, Bruin Professionals, UCLA Anderson School Alumni, Aerospace & Defense Forum and ProVisors among others. Kevin has been named by the Los Angeles Business Journal as an Investment Banking Leader of Influence for 2021, 2022, and 2023 and is a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization M&A Source, ProVisors and Bruin Professionals. Learn more from this accomplished Bruin here: https://ow.ly/pFJi50SvxNv.

The UCLA Alumni Association board of directors has elected eight members and four officers whose terms began July 1. The volunteer-led board is made up of 12 alumni who partner with alumni affairs staff to further the association’s mission of enriching the lives of alumni around the world and involving them in UCLA’s future. The board’s new president, Paco Retana, has been serving vulnerable youth and marginalized communities in Los Angeles for nearly 35 years. Read more here: https://ow.ly/Cmn350SvxxP. #BruinProud

The most recent edition of our #BruinBusinesses series showcases organizations that strengthen, heal and nourish the mind, body and spirit. To explore these Bruin-owned fitness and wellness businesses as well as read previous editions, click this link: https://ow.ly/XTXw50StbV4.

UCLA ONE is the premier networking platform for the UCLA community. Connect with other Bruins and get practical career support such as mentorship, informational interviews, resume critiques and job opportunities. Create your profile today at www.uclaone.com

The UCLA Alumni Association is proud to present the latest episode of the Bruin Success podcast, “Out N About: Navigating Identity in the Workplace.” In this conversation moderated by Cleve Wong ’10, featured speakers Devon Dickau ’07, M.B.A. ’15 and Matt Kaczmarek ’05 share their insights, reflections and strategies for navigating the professional world as LGBTQ+ individuals. They share valuable recommendations for LGBTQ+ professionals, allies and organizations seeking to foster inclusive work environments where all feel respected and valued for who they are. Discussing identity in the workplace and beyond provides an opportunity to educate professionals from all walks of life about different lived experiences while raising awareness of harmful stereotypes, biases and misconceptions leading to greater empathy and understanding. Whether you are an aspiring or current professional, or simply interested in learning more about this important topic, we encourage you to tune in here: https://lnkd.in/guqhGD3e. #PrideMonth #WeAreUCLA

The UCLA Alumni Association is proud to recognize San Francisco Bay Area Bruins as the recipient of the 2024 UCLA Award for Network of the Year for their commitment to extending the reach of UCLA. The Bay Area is home to the largest group of alumni outside of Los Angeles, and the network provides multiple ways to bring people together. The Bay Area Bruins formed in 1969 to provide a social network for UCLA alumni in Northern California. Today the network builds community through engaging, inclusive events that unite alumni of diverse backgrounds and ages. They were honored at the #UCLAAwards Ceremony last month. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gpbjwTeU. #BruinProud

The UCLA Alumni Association is proud to recognize Cesar Pacheco Garcia ’18 as the recipient of the 2024 UCLA Award for Volunteer of the Year for his dedication to building an inclusive Bruin community. Pacheco leads by example, taking an active role in creating opportunities to support UCLA students. Currently in his first term and second year as president of the UCLA Latino Alumni Association (ULAA), he recognizes the network’s unique role in bringing people together. Cesar's outstanding loyalty, dedication and commitment to the UCLA community are strengthening ULAA’s influence, impact and reach. He was honored at the #UCLAAwards Ceremony last month. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gsnZvkBu. #BruinProud