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Yolanda J. Gorman ’78, MBA ’83, Ph.D. ’93
As lifelong Bruins go, her story began even before she was born. In Yolanda Gorman’s earliest childhood memories, she recalled…
Leslie Johansen Nack '92
Leslie Johansen Nack ’92 is the author of two award-winning books: her debut memoir, “Fourteen,” and her historical novel, “The…
Debrina Collins '23
Poured n’ Powerful, a new business co-founded by Debrina Collins ’23, announced its inaugural event, HerSpace, taking place Aug. 10.…
Fernando A. Vicente '95
Fernando A. Vicente ’95 has joined the Los Angeles office of Ogletree Deakins as Of Counsel and a member of…
Marsha Valance '68
Marsha Jeanne Valance ’68, librarian, storyteller and Morgan horse aficionado, passed away peacefully June 29 at Maple Ridge Health Services…
Lisa Von Biela '80
The most recent novel by Lisa Von Biela ’80, “Ravenna’s Road,” was released this month. After a successful 25-year career…
Ameet K. Nagra '10
Ameet K. Nagra ’10 has joined the Fresno office of Ogletree Deakins as Senior Counsel. Her practice focuses on defending…
Baldwin T. Chin '92
Baldwin T. Chin ’92 has been named to the 2025 Forbes “Best in State Wealth Advisors” list for California. This…
Jeffrey Kai Bo Lee '23
Jeffrey Kai Bo Lee ’23 passed away unexpectedly on June 18 at the age of 25. He had been studying…
Karla V. Salazar '94, Cert. '08
Karla V. Salazar ’94, Cert. ’08, was recognized as Executive of the Year at The Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ)…
Barry Kurtz '70
Barry Kurtz ’70, a leading franchise attorney at Lewitt Hackman, has again been chosen one of the “200 Most Influential”…
Natilee Harren, M.A. '07, Ph.D. '13
A book co-edited by Natilee Harren, M.A. ’07, Ph.D. ’13, “The Scores Project: Experimental Notation in Music, Art, Poetry, and…