Class Notes

Breaking news of those breaking new ground. This is where we celebrate noteworthy achievements and life changes of fellow Bruins. Here you can stay in touch, keep up and announce your own Class Note by submitting your story.

Carolyn Webb de Macias '69, M.A. '72

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced last week that Carolyn Webb de Macias '69, M.A. '72, who, in the fall of 1968, was elected UCLA's first African American homecoming queen, will serve as her chief of staff and senior advisor. "In this role," the press release said, "Webb de Macias will help Mayor Bass deliver […]

Charles E. Young, M.A. '57, Ph.D. '60

Charles E. Young, M.A. '57, Ph.D. '60, who became UCLA chancellor in 1968 at age 36 and is, in the words of Chancellor Gene Block, "Perhaps more than any other individual, the one responsible for UCLA’s remarkable ascent over the course of the last half-century," died of natural causes on Sunday, Oct. 22, at his […]

Laurie Tristan '93

Laurie Tristan '93 was selected as the School Counselor the Year for the State of California. She has a nearly 27-year career in school counseling in the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), a district she attended all through high school. Tristan and all other winners from each state were recently recognized for this achievement […]

Ed Cogan '93

Ed Cogan '93 has been named to the 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list for California. A tenured wealth advisor, Cogan serves as senior vice president and wealth management advisor with the Cogan Bonelli Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Woodland Hills. Cogan earned his bachelor's degree in economics.

Rosalyn C. King, M.P.H. '72, Ph.D.

Rosalyn C. King, M.P.H. '72, Ph.D., recently made history as the first African American woman to receive the Francke Medal from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Board of Directors. This prestigious award recognizes significant international contributions to pharmacy practice. In addition to this achievement, King is also this year’s recipient of the American […]

Caroline D. Pham '05

Caroline D. Pham was sworn in as a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner on April 14, 2022, after being nominated by President Biden and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Pham is a recognized leader in financial services compliance and regulatory strategy and policy, with deep expertise in derivatives and capital markets and emerging issues […]

Samantha Childs, J.D. '05

Samantha Childs, J.D. '05 has won a Christopher Award for “Henri and the Magnificent Snort,” (ages 6 and up, Sea Lavender Publishing). It is one of 12 books for adults and young people as the Christopher Awards program marks its 75th year. When a lovable French bulldog gets bullied in doggie daycare because of his […]

Cassidy Randall '04

Cassidy Randall '04 has won a Christopher Award for the book she co-authored with Paralympic gold medalist Oksana Masters, "The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph," (Scribner/Simon & Schuster). It is one of 12 books for adults and young people as the Christopher Awards program marks its 75th year. In the book, Masters […]

Scott Doorley '96

Photo credit: Patrick Beaudouin A new book by Scott Doorley '96, "Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future" (co-authored with Carissa Carter), blends speculative science fiction with prose to create a powerful guide to why even the most well-intentioned innovations go haywire, and the surprising ways we can use design to create a […]

Alejandro Villanueva '10

Alejandro Villanueva '10 has opened a new lymphatic healthcare clinic, LymphaVilla, in Torrance, California, and become a member of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce. "I chose Torrance as our flagship location due to my deep personal connections to the area," Villanueva said. "I was born at Torrance Memorial, attended Torrance High, and earned my B.A […]

Elissa Jensen '16

Former UCLA rower Elissa Jensen '16 is being honored as part of Merion Mercy Academy's upcoming inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction. Jensen majored in sociology as an undergraduate.