Alumnae Conference - Dare to Soar

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ruins are invited to turn dreams into action at the UCLA Alumnae Conference: Dare to Soar, a place to bring more purpose into your work, develop your goals and build success. The one-day event taking place on Sunday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PDT, will create an empowered network of women supporting each other and giving back to their communities. This year, we are excited to return to campus to experience the unrivaled discovery, networking, professional development and personal growth that can only happen at UCLA. The hybrid format will bring alumnae together from around the world via an interactive webinar.

Alumnae will be warmly welcomed back to the James West Alumni Center by Julie Sina, Associate Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs and COO of The UCLA Foundation.

Inspiring strategist, impact maker and entrepreneur Christine Simmons ’98 will be our keynote speaker. Christine will share her vision for embracing an individual’s unique energy to meet their potential. A former UCLA Alumni Association president and regent, she is a sought-after speaker who has worked with Fortune 500 corporations and multi-million dollar companies. She leads the strategic consulting firm Alis Volat Propriis, she who flies with her own wings, and has started a clothing and merchandise line, Unapologetically (TM) Christine.

 “Living unapologetically. Being bold, attacking life’s challenges in extraordinary fashion and loving oneself - flaws and all!”

Christine Simmons ’98

The day’s engaging panels — Women in Politics, Women in Business and Women in Health & Wellness — will feature conversations among women actively sharing their journeys with all the twists and turns. Learn from business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders as they discuss the issues that matter most to women, including leadership, work/life balance and career growth.

Attendees can take part in a tasting of exceptional wines made by Black women from South Africa and hosted by Roots & Vines Wine founder and CEO Jennifer White ’97, M.P.P. ’06. Throughout the day, explore or participate in the Entrepreneur Marketplace, featuring Bruin-owned businesses ready to serve your needs. Alumnae are also invited to contribute to our Alumni Affairs professional clothing drive. The Career Closet is open to all UCLA community members, including students and alumni. Even if you aren’t able to attend, we welcome all forms of professional clothing and are happy to receive a shipment.

Shipments can be sent to:

c/o Sandy Nguyen, UCLA Alumni
James West Alumni Center
325 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

The day’s closing speaker, UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close, M.Ed. ʼ95, will leave us uplifted and inspired. Coach Close is in her 12th season at the head of the No. 16-ranked Bruin team. She gives players a transformational experience through basketball that equips them for the rest of their lives.

“The only two things that will truly be with you for the rest of your life from this experience are who you become and whom you impact.”

– Coach Cori Close, M.Ed. ʼ95

We look forward to welcoming you in person or online for a fulfilling and motivational day of community at the UCLA Alumnae Conference: Dare to Soar. Come back to UCLA’s beautiful campus and join with other alumnae to empower possibilities as you develop your purpose while creating positive change.

Cost: $45 In Person, $10 Virtual

UCLA Alumni Affairs celebrates women, non-binary and transgender people of all ages and backgrounds and welcomes everyone and anyone interested in sharing and learning from one another.

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