Ask a Bruin about impact and you’ll hear about the people who felt it. These stories follow alums whose work has made a difference for others, in ways large and small.
story of impact
Scout Bassett
Bruin story since ’11
Scout Bassett ’11 is a world-record-holding Paralympian, author, and global advocate redefining what’s possible. Born in China and raised in an orphanage before being adopted and finding her way to…
story of impact
Jaime Nack
Bruin story since ’98, MPP ’02
Jaime Nack’s journey from UCLA to The White House to becoming a global sustainability leader shows the significant impact of Bruins globally. As the President of Three Squares Inc. (TSI),…
story of impact
Josslyn Glenn
Bruin story since ’20
Josslyn Glenn’s (Bruin story since ’20) exploration of historical Olvera Street is more than mere happenstance. As a native Angeleno with Belizean and Chicana heritage, she is committed to amplifying…
story of impact
Raffi Simonian
Bruin Story since ‘85
Raffi Simonian (Bruin Story since ‘85) is a visionary technology leader, educator, and mentor whose journey spans from Baghdad, Iraq to the heart of Westwood. An Armenian-American and proud UCLA…
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