Undocumented Alumni Association of UCLA
The Undocumented Alumni Association of UCLA (UAA) is dedicated to supporting and advocating for undocumented and immigrant alumni and students at UCLA and beyond. UAA strives to cultivate an environment of support, respect, community, and inclusivity for undocumented people. We are reclaiming our humanity.
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Your support helps to ensure today’s Bruins are positioned for success during their time at UCLA and beyond
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Your gift enables us to provide resources, programming and opportunities to strengthen and serve our alumni communty.
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scholarship & support
Your support ensures that undocu Bruins are set up for success while on campus and beyond. Join our passionate donors and make a gift today to our scholarship fund to provide Bruins with a world-class UCLA education. You can also contribute to our network operations fund, which ensures we can continue to provide programs and opportunities for alumni and students to connect and build community.
If you’re interested in supporting our fundraising efforts or programming for our student scholars, please email us at undocumented@alumni.ucla.edu.
funds to support
UCLA Undocumented Alumni Association operations fund
Donate to this fund to support our programs, events and activities.
UCLA Undocumented Alumni Association scholarship fund
Donate to this fund to help us provide scholarship support for undocumented undergraduate students where allowable under current law.
mentorship
The Undocumented Alumni Association of UCLA aims to foster relationships between alumni and current UCLA students. With a focus on personal and professional development, our goal is to support students in exploring ways to maximize their UCLA experience and prepare for the future.
If you are interested in supporting future career and professional development programming for our students, please email us at undocumented@alumni.ucla.edu.
We also encourage you to explore the UCLA One platform and create a profile. This will offer you additional opportunities to engage in an expanding Bruin community of alumni and students dedicated to career and professional development. If you have any questions about the UCLA One platform, please email ace@support.ucla.edu.
leadership
For more information about the Undocumented Alumni Association of UCLA, including ways to get involved in the board or volunteer to support our current efforts, please contact us at undocumented@alumni.ucla.edu.
board members
Juan Pablo Garces Ramirez ’15
Odette Avendano ’22, M.P.P. ’26
Jairo Leon, M.Ed. ’17
Kevin Escudero ’09, Cert. ’09, M.A. ’09, M.S.L., Ph.D.