For many Bruins, what gives them purpose started as a feeling, a conversation that stuck, or a job that almost fit, it’s the follow-through that sets them apart.
story of purpose
Charlie Woo
Bruin story in progress ’27
Charlie Woo (Bruin story since B.A. ’72, M.S. ’75) is a changemaker whose journey from an immigrant student to a business leader has transformed communities. Woo emigrated from Hong Kong…
story of a dream
Mary Osako
Bruin story since ’96
For Mary Osako (Bruin story since ’96), UCLA was more than just a school; it was her dream. She became a first-generation college student determined to make the most of…
story of purpose
Charlie Kratus
Bruin story in progress ’27
Charlie Kratus, a second-year Business Economics major and student leader, is a digital storyteller who has journeyed from creating high school announcements to building one of the most engaging UCLA-inspired…
story of purpose
Genesis Gutierrez
Bruin story since ’21
Genesis Gutierrez is an entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and proud UCLA alum committed to creating safe and empowering spaces for women. Originally from Venezuela, she immigrated to the U.S. at…
“Our experiences allow us to create, to discover, and to frame those discoveries in ways that are uniquely UCLA.”
