Class Notes Category: Career
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William M. Saleebey ’70, Ph.D. ’80
William M. Saleebey ’70, Ph.D. ’80, just published his fifth book, “Networking in the Virtual Age: Connecting With No Limits.” The book reports on the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on in-person meetings, and how Zoom and other technologies can and should be used. Blending participant-observation, detailed application of psychology and sound networking principles, it is…
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Barry Kurtz ’70
Barry Kurtz ’70, attorney of franchise and distribution law at Lewitt Hackman, was recently published in The Daily Journal for his piece on California Assembly Bill 5 addressing the future of franchising. Kurtz’s article, written in collaboration with colleague Matthew Soroky, clarifies the direct effects and future implications of the implementation of CA Bill 5…
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Janet L. Jones, M.A. ’85, Ph.D. ’89
Janet L. Jones, M.A. ’85, Ph.D. ’89, is the author of a new book called “Horse Brain, Human Brain,” which was published in 2020 by Trafalgar Square Books. “The book is based on my background as a brain scientist and a horse trainer, a rare and quirky combination that’s perfect for the new development of…
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Vanessa Roveto ’99
Vanessa Roveto ’99 is the author of a new book, “a women,” published in October by University of Iowa Press. From the press release: “We should all be so aware, so alive, so consequential, so Vanessa Roveto. Language is no match, so she leaves it behind in a rush to explore what it means to…
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Jack Deignan, Exp. ’22
A book by Jack Deignan, Exp. ’22, will be published in April of this year. “An American Family” is a tale of unconventional heroism in the distant future of our world. According to the author, the main themes of the book are race, power and empathy.
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Jacqueline R. Braitman ’79, M.A. ’81, Ph.D. ’88
Jacqueline R. Braitman ’79, M.A. ’81, Ph.D. ’88, is the author of a new book, “She Damn Near Ran the Studio: The Extraordinary Lives of Ida R. Koverman,” the first biography of Hollywood’s political matchmaker, kingmaker and MGM’s movie star maker. Braitman, who earned all three of her degrees in history, is a chronicler of…
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Leezel Tanglao, M.A. ’10
The COVID-19 task force for the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), chaired by Leezel Tanglao, M.A. ’10, has received a Booz Allen foundation grant to build a virtual help desk tailored for Filipinos during COVID19. The platform launched this week and their pilot city, Los Angeles. Tanglao received her bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University,…
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Keiko Price ’01
Keiko Price ’01 has been appointed assistant vice president of campus life and Clyde Partin, Sr., director of athletics at Emory University. In her new role, Price will oversee an intercollegiate athletics program and will also be responsible for recreation and wellness programs. In December, she will begin the transition into the position, to which…
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Cinthia N. Flores ’10
UCLA Alumni Association board member Cinthia N. Flores ’10 one of the featured authors in the newly released book “Hispanic Stars Rising: The New Face of Power.” The book features more than 90 stories of Latinx leaders of diverse backgrounds chronicling their experiences, challenges and ongoing contributions to the United States. A political science major…
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Jeremy Evans ’05
Jeremy M. Evans ’05, founder, chief entrepreneurial officer and managing attorney for California Sports Lawyer, was recently featured in Vanguard Law Magazine. Evans earned master of laws and master of business administration degrees at Pepperdine; he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science. Read a previous class note here.