Looking into getting into the booming tech industry, but not sure how with your BA? Come learn from a panel of experts who will share how to get your foot in the door and why the tech industry needs people like you. Event Postponed RSVP HERE
What does a career look like in health and wellness? Learn from a diverse group of panelists the many different career paths in the health and wellness field. Panelists will discuss how a degree in the Humanities has helped support the mental and physical well-being of others. Panelists Alejandra Torreo Post-doctoral fellow |CAPS UCLA Dr. Alejandra Torrero (pronouns: they/them) is a post-doctoral fellow at CAPS this year. They graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2013 with a double major in History and Psychology. They pursed their first job as an Assistant English Teacher in Japan, through the JET…
What does a career look like at the University of California? Hear from a diverse group of panelists working in different fields within the UC system. Our panelists and moderator will proudly demonstrate the true meaning of “staying blue & gold” by discussing how their degree in Humanities or Social Sciences led them to their current careers and what types of career paths are available at University of California. Panelists Charron Andrus Associate Chief of Information Security Office | Berkeley Charron Andrus received her B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Biola University and her M.A. in Gerontology from the University…
The world of influencing and social media has changed how people market themselves, their businesses, and their products. Hear from alumni who have established careers on social media platforms to relate with communities and influence trends! Panelists Janna Macatangay Lead Video Producer at Buzzfeed Janna is a Filipina-American digital creative and filmmaker currently residing in sunny LA. She graduated from UCLA in 2016 with an English BA and a Film/TV/Digital Media minor and is currently a Lead Video Producer at BuzzFeed, where she leads video for BuzzFeed’s Asian-American identity brand, A*Pop. Outside of her 9-5, she creates cozy lifestyle content for…
Come learn how to apply your writing skills in the professional workspace. Hear from alumni working in a range of different fields that require excellent communication, critical thinking and, of course, amazing grammar knowledge. Panelists Monica Villalobos President & CEO Arizona Hispanic Chamber Ms. Villalobos was named President & CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber in late 2019 after serving as the Vice-President and Foundation Executive Director for seven years. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic growth initiatives of the chamber. She is also the operator of the Phoenix Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center,…
Do you want to be part of building a more diverse and inclusive work environment? Come learn about one of the fastest growing career fields from professionals who work in a variety of industries whose role it is to promote and ensure equality in their organization. Panelists Cory Rosas Associate Director UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives Cory Rosas (he,him) serves as the Associate Director for UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives. In his current role he works to empower UCLA’s diverse alumni community and create spaces that embrace intersectionality and offer alumni opportunities to be involved in UCLA’s…
Gain behind-the-scenes industry insights in film, production, and marketing from a selected group of panelists in the entertainment industry! Panelists will discuss how a degree in the Humanities led to their careers and the many diverse types of career paths available in the industry. Panelists Trish Ananiades Vice President of Business Affairs, NBC Universal Trisha Ananiades (BA ’04, M.Ed. ’06) is a Vice President of Business Affairs for Universal Studio Group, a division of NBCUniversal, where she structures and negotiates deals for above-the-line talent (e.g., actors, directors, producers, and writers) for shows produced by USG intended for exhibition on…
Learn how to translate and write your experiences and skills developed from your humanities and social science degrees onto your resume. Understand how your experience can apply to a variety of careers in diverse industries David MacFadyen Professor of Comparative Literature and Musicology, UCLA David MacFadyen is the author of multiple books on the history of Slavic literature, media, and music, specifically the popular traditions of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Having begun his research in the field of Russian poetry, MacFadyen’s attention turned slowly to the role of song. This led to a number of monographs documenting the meaning of sung…
Are you thinking about going to graduate or professional school? Join us as we discuss key areas to consider when making your decision! Some topics we will be addressing are cost, selecting your program and transitioning to graduate school Panelists Natalie Dickson Ph. D. Student University of Oklahoma Natalie Dickson is a Ph.D. student in the department of Sociology at the University of Oklahoma. She also works full-time at OU as an undergraduate academic advisor. She studies higher education, stratification and inequality, and is learning more about mixed methods analysis in preparation for her dissertation. Currently, her work…
Do you ever wonder how things became so efficient in society? Come learn about how your North Campus major and skills can be used in the growing field of big data? Panelists Lindsey Adams Database Administrator | College Track Lindsey Adams is the Database Administrator at College Track, where she delivers technical solutions to support our teams across the country to equip students confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, and power. As a first-generation college student, Lindsey explored the intersections of racial justice and educational equity while pursuing her B.A. in…