Interested in careers in education? Learn from panelists on how to navigate thriving opportunities during a pandemic and the various careers available in the education field. Panelists Nick Mortaloni Dean of Student Affairs | Mira Costa College Dr. Nick Mortaloni (he/him) is the Dean of Student Affairs at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California. He was previously the full-time Faculty and Mental Health Counselor at MiraCosta, where he oversaw mental health programs and services for the district. Dr. Mortaloni earned his doctorate in education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Community College Leadership at San Diego State University (SDSU), where he completed…
Want to make a difference? Come learn about careers in non-profits, advocacy groups, public policy, and more! Meet professionals within the field of social justice and advocacy. PANELISTS Liana Liang Communications Associate | Asian American Advancing Justice- LA Liana Liang is a Communications Associate at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA. Before she graduated with an International Development Studies B.A. and an Entrepreneurship Minor in 2019, she had internships with the Asia Pacific Center, HKTDC, and nonprofits that furthered her interest in the activism and social justice realm. She has worked on several projects including COVID-19 relief funds, 2020 Census, voting rights,…
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. PANELISTS Conrad Contreras Marketing Manager | LinkedIn Conrad Contreras graduated from UCLA with a degree in Human Biology and Society and a minor in Asian American Studies. Formerly UCLA’s student body external vice president, he was heavily involved in activism and policy to advance underserved communities. After a few years in political and public policy communications, he now…
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. SPEAKERS David MacFadyen Professor of Comparative Literature and Musicology, UCLA David MacFadyen is the author of multiple books on the history of Slavic 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 texts…
Have you ever wanted to find out what consultants do? Come hear from a panel of alumni who work in traditionally consulting, and Human Resources consulting. Speakers and RSVP forthcoming. PANELISTS
Learn successful job search strategies and hear from a panel of professionals who are working in thriving industries during COVID-19. PANELISTS Shannon Muller Regional Field Operations | Coldwell Banker Shannon Muller is the Regional Field Operations Administrator for Coldwell Banker’s Greater Los Angeles Region. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC is an American real estate franchise owned by Realogy. It was founded in 1906 in San Francisco, and has approximately 3,000 offices in 47 countries and territories. In this position, Shannon is responsible for the training of new and existing administrative staff, as well as overseeing the day-to-day staff operations in…
Are you thinking about going to graduate or professional school? Is now the right time? We will be discussing some key areas to consider when making your decision. Some topics we will be addressing are living and working while going to school, transitioning to graduate school, and considerations for taking a gap year. PANELISTS Emma Zawacki Tulane Masters in Public Health | Graduate Student Emma Zawacki (BS ’18) is a current Masters in Public Health student at Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropic Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana where she is focusing in Community Health Sciences. Her interests of study…
Have you ever wanted to find out what consultants do? Come hear from a panel of alumni who work in traditional consulting, and Human Resources consulting. PANELISTS Devon Dickau Senior Manager of Workforce Transformation | Deloitte Devon Dickau is a senior manager of Workforce Transformation and co-lead of the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting practice at Deloitte Consulting. In this role, he conducts research and advises Fortune 500 organizations and large nonprofits on DEI strategy and the transition to the future of work. Prior to Deloitte, Devon’s career spanned the nonprofit and education spaces, including work as a social…
Do you have a side hustle or passion? Hear from recent UCLA alumni on how they transformed their passions into their post-graduate careers. Speakers and RSVP forthcoming.
Did you work on campus and do not want to leave college? This panel will feature UC alumni who made their career working at the UC in fields such as student affairs, human resources, and finance. Speakers and RSVP forthcoming.
