For Terry Kramer (Bruin story since ’82), seeing students grow and evolve through teaching is nothing short of magic. Now an Adjunct Professor focusing on Technology Management, and the Faculty Director at UCLA Anderson’s Easton Technology Management Center, Kramer reflects on the journey that began right here at UCLA, one that ignited his lifelong passion for teaching and mentorship.

With both parents as educators during the integration era, Kramer grew up surrounded by the power of learning and connection. Today, that same spirit continues to inspire his work in the classroom and beyond. Learn more about Terry Kramer’s teaching journey at https://alumni.ucla.edu/story-of-support-professor-terry-kramer/

Detailed Bio: A graduate of UCLA (B.A., ’82) and Harvard Business School, Terry Kramer has extensive technology and leadership expertise in the domestic and international telecommunications industry. Since beginning his career at Harris Corporation and Booz Allen Hamilton, Kramer has held executive roles at AirTouch, PacTel and Vodafone globally. At Vodafone, he was the group strategy officer, group HR officer and chief of staff. He was also regional president of Vodafone Americas, with responsibilities for oversight of Vodafone’s 45% interest in Verizon Wireless and Vodafone’s venture capital activities. He also served on the Executive Committee at Vodafone Group Plc. While serving as an entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Business School between 2011 and 2013, Kramer was appointed by President Obama to serve as Ambassador, Head of U.S. Delegation for the World Conference on International Telecommunications in June 2012. This delegation formulated and communicated the U.S. policy regarding the criticality of a free and open Internet as well as an inclusive, multistakeholder governance, the need to proactively address cybersecurity threats and the need for liberalized, open markets that encouraged accelerated global broadband access. The conference was covered by CNBC, New York Times and Wall Street Journal.