LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games Panel hosted by the UCLA Latino Alumni Association, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the Bruin Sports Business Association

Join us for an exclusive guest speaker panel featuring leaders from LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This interactive session will explore the business, community impact, and career pathways behind one of the world’s largest sporting events.

Featured Speakers:
Joseph Barakat – Sales Manager, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Games
Michael Menjivar – Director of Community Relations, LA28, and current UCLA Latino Alumni Association Board Member

Learn directly from professionals shaping partnerships, community engagement, and operations for LA28.

Event Highlights:
Behind-the-scenes insights into Olympic & Paralympic planning
Sales, sponsorship, and global partnership strategies
Community engagement across Los Angeles
Sustainability and legacy planning
Career advice for students entering the sports industry
Guided Q&A and open networking time

Event Schedule:
6:50 – 7 p.m. – Attendee entry
7 – 7:05 p.m. – Welcome & introduction
7:05 – 7:20 p.m. – Speaker journeys & experiences
7:20 – 8 p.m. – Guided Q&A
8 – 8:10 p.m. – Open Q&A (if needed)
8:10 – 8:15 p.m. – Closing remarks
8:15 – 8:20 p.m. – One-on-one networking (as available)