Class Notes Category: Career
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Laura Gifford, M.A. ’03, Ph.D. ’06
Fortress Press is pleased to announce that Laura Gifford, M.A. ’03, Ph.D. ’06, has been named editor-in-chief of the academic imprint, which has been a leading publisher of books in theology, biblical studies and ethics since the early 1960s. In addition to her degrees from UCLA, earned in history, Gifford has an M.A. in ministry…
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Erinn Keala ’11
Erinn Keala ’11 recently published her debut novel, “I Promise to Be Better,” a contemporary romance fiction based on true events in her life. “I graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2011,” Keala said. “That same year, I eloped and moved to Germany with my former husband. Our marriage was ridden…
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Louis Ting ’92
Louis Ting ’92, who earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering has been hired as power resources director at the Orange County Power Authority. With more than three decades of experience, Ting will oversee and advise on complex short- and long-term energy projects and procurement activities for Orange County’s renewable energy provider. From the press…
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Michele Jeanmarie ’84
Michele Jeanmarie ’84, who earned her bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies, is a published author of several children’s books intended, in her own words, “to add interest, enhancement and engagement to any state’s curriculum.” Her works include:”Earth Day Edible Earth Goes Soccer Ball: Whole Foods Signature,” “Around the Globe Goes Soccer Ball,” “A Beaver’s…
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J.J. (Jennifer) Lee ’13
J.J. (Jennifer) Lee ’13 updated her Linkedin followers on her achievements, including the one she said she is most proud of: planning her weedding. “As I transitioned from an engineering to a marketing role [at L’Oreal], directing a new team, SkinCeuticals, I also embarked on a personal adventure: planning my wedding,” Lee wrote. “From NYC…
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Gabe Jones, Ph.D. ’21
Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School, a national leader in early childhood education, has hired Gabe Jones, Ph.D. ’21, as its vice president of academic affairs. Jones brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education administration to his new role, reinforcing Pacific Oaks’ commitment to academic excellence and innovation. “We are pleased to…
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Amy Schwartz, M.A. ’07
Amy Schwartz, M.A. ’07, Ed.D., was recently promoted to vice president of social responsibility and community partnerships for homebuilder Oakwood Homes. In this role, Schwartz will focus her efforts on initiating and facilitating public-private partnerships to expand attainable housing within the markets Oakwood Homes serves. Prior to this, Schwartz served as the executive director of…
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Christopher King ’79, J.D. ’82
Christopher King ’79, J.D. ’82, has left his position as general counsel and vice president of Hunter Douglas NV in Luzern, Switzerland, and Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in connection with the sale to private equity for an enterprise value of approx. $7 billion, representing an exceptionally high premium over 60-day volume-weighted average price of over 100%.…
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Carlos Collard ’03, Cert. ’03
Former UCLA Alumni Association Board member Carlos Collard ’03, Cert. ’03, is now overseeing Santa Monica’s zero waste efforts, some sustainability events and segments of the city’s waste management operation. “Sustainability was always an area I embraced in my personal life and some of the volunteer projects in which I participated, so I wanted to…
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Mike Anderson ’97, Cert. ’11
Mike Anderson ’97, Cert. ’11, executive vice president of The L. Warner Companies, a top-ranked registered investment advisor (RIA), has been named to the board of directors of Exceptional Children’s Foundation. Anderson is a nationally recognized investment company executive and licensed fiduciary. In a career spanning more than 35 years, he has managed over $3…