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Charting a green career: Insights from environmental industry leaders
The field of environmental science offers a wide range of career pathways, from sustainability and conservation to policy and research. In this webinar, UC alumni professionals share their experiences and strategies for navigating diverse career paths in environmental science, from exploring new opportunities and staying ahead of emerging trends to making successful pivots and overcoming challenges in this dynamic and evolving field.
The field of environmental science offers a wide range of career pathways, from sustainability and conservation to policy and research. In this webinar, UC alumni professionals share their experiences and strategies for navigating diverse career paths in environmental science, from exploring new opportunities and staying ahead of emerging trends to making successful pivots and overcoming challenges in this dynamic and evolving field.
Panelists:
Derek Sabori – UCI ’95, MBA ’02 – Founder, The Underswell
Tiffany Duong – UCLA ’06 – Co Founder, The Seabirds, Tela Oral and Three Otters Media
Dr. Isis Fausto-Vicencio – UCLA ’17, UCR PhD ’22 - Air Pollution Specialist, California Air Resources Board Moderator -
Dr. Simone Pulver – Berkeley PhD ’03 - Chair and Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara
Career pathways to the diverse and impactful world of health care and public health
Our expert panel, comprising professionals with M.D., M.P.H., and dual degrees, discuss the unique opportunities and challenges each path offers. They share insights into how these roles differ, intersect, and contribute to the broader health landscape. Topics include career trajectories, the impact of each degree on career options, and advice on choosing the right path.
This session is tailored for individuals considering careers in medicine, public health, or a combination of both. Our expert panel, comprising professionals with M.D., M.P.H., and dual degrees, discuss the unique opportunities and challenges each path offers. They share insights into how these roles differ, intersect, and contribute to the broader health landscape. Topics include career trajectories, the impact of each degree on career options, and advice on choosing the right path. This webinar was originally recorded on July 24, 2024 as part of the UC Alumni Career Network webinar series.
Moderator: Caitlin Green, UC Berkeley '10
Director of Career Services, RISE·Berkeley Public Health Careers & Leadership
Baljeet Sangha, UC Berkeley ’06, UC Berkeley MPH’10
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director·Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director
Michael Lu, UC Berkeley MPH’92, UC Berkeley MS’92, UCSF MD’94
Dean of the School of Public Health·University of California, Berkeley
Monica Hahn, UC Berkeley’04, UC Berkeley MPH’06, UCSF MS’09, UCSF MD’11
Associate Clinical Professor·University of California, Berkeley
How to be a Supplier for UC
Are you an alumni-owned business? The University of California welcomes suppliers interested in doing business with UC and strives to provide fair, open and efficient opportunities for all companies. Join us on this webinar to learn more about how to become a UC supplier in this informational session hosted by Procurement Services at the UC Office of the President.
Are you an alumni-owned business? The University of California welcomes suppliers interested in doing business with UC and strives to provide fair, open and efficient opportunities for all companies. Join us on this webinar to learn more about how to become a UC supplier in this informational session hosted by Procurement Services at the UC Office of the President.
Moderated by:
Mayra Marquez UCSB '08, '13, Convener, UC Office of the President
Featured Speakers:
UC Panelists: Abim Odusoga, Impact, Policy & Compliance, Systemwide Procurement, UC Office of the President
UC Panelists: Dr. Janice Greene, President - Women's Business Enterprise Council - Pacific
UC Panelists: Donna Ruff, President - Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council
Network like a pro: Tips and tricks to set you up for success
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this session is designed to equip you with essential strategies and insider tips to build meaningful connections, seize opportunities, and advance your goals. Learn proven techniques to confidently initiate conversations and make lasting impressions, insider insights on leveraging social platforms and events to expand your network, strategies for nurturing professional relationships and turning connections into opportunities, and more.
In this interactive webinar, you’ll discover: • Proven techniques to confidently initiate conversations and make lasting impressions. • Insider insights on leveraging social platforms and events to expand your network.
• Strategies for nurturing professional relationships and turning connections into opportunities.
• Expert advice on overcoming common networking challenges and building authentic rapport.
• Actionable steps to cultivate a robust network that fuels your personal and professional growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your networking game and unlock a world of possibilities. Reserve your spot now and embark on a journey to network with purpose and impact!
This webinar was originally recorded on March 13, 2024, as part of the UC Alumni Career Network webinar series.
Moderated by: Julie Sina, Asociate Vice Chancellor UCLA Alumni
Featured Speakers:
Aaron Armstrong ’93 (UC San Diego) Senior Account Executive, Salesforce
Dr. Anne Dela Cruz ’99, Ed.D ’12 (UCLA) Director, Human Resources & Payroll Operations Center, Campus Human Resources, UCLA
Ernest Owusu ’11 (UC Berkeley), Sr. Director of Sales Development, 6sense
Building a sustainable future: Careers in environmental justice
Join us for an enlightening conversation with UC Alumni who are making a difference in the world of environmental justice. Their mission is clear: to ensure equitable treatment for all, regardless of their background, in the development, enforcement, and adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Acquire insights from these dedicated professionals as they recount their journey into this field and the substantial impact they are creating to foster healthier communities for everyone.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with UC Alumni who are making a difference in the world of environmental justice. Their mission is clear: to ensure equitable treatment for all, regardless of their background, in the development, enforcement, and adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Acquire insights from these dedicated professionals as they recount their journey into this field and the substantial impact they are creating to foster healthier communities for everyone.
This webinar was originally recorded on May 9, 2023 as part of the UC Alumni Career Network webinar series.
Moderated by:
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Cindy Lin '92, MS '94, PhD '02 (UCLA), Co-founder and CEO at Hey Social Good; Chair and President of San Diego Environmental Film Festival
Featured Speakers:
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Jaimie Huynh '15, MAS '16 (UC San Diego), Environmental Justice Scientific Advisor at California Environmental Justice Alliance
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Pooja Jhobalia-Pelham '06 (UC Riverside), Global Responsibility Lead – Food Waste and Hunger Relief Investment at Starbucks
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Shah Selbe '04 (UC Riverside), Conservation Technologist and Photographer
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Mario Abraham Zúñiga '13 (UC San Diego), Environmental Justice Coordinator at US Environmental Protection Agency
Recording Date: February 7, 2024
Redefining success: The first-generation college experience
Join us for an open and authentic conversation with first-generation alumni who will share their personal experiences, provide advice, and discuss what it truly means to be the first in your family to attend college.
Join us for an open and authentic conversation with first-generation alumni who will share their personal experiences, provide advice, and discuss what it truly means to be the first in your family to attend college. This webinar was originally recorded on November 8, 2023 as part of the UC Alumni Career Network webinar series.
Moderated by: Randell Rueda UC Merced ’11 & UC Davis ’17 Health Professional, Non-Profit Leader, UC Merced Alumni Association President
Featured Speakers:
Michael Markulim UC San Diego ’18
Symone Morales UCLA ’16
Dr. Sam Pak UCSF ’06, ’07
Perspectives on quiet quitting
On the one hand, “quiet quitting” has been framed as an empowered response to burnout and a bold rejection of hustle culture, and on the other, as a new term for a long-established workplace behavior: employee disengagement. This session will bring together emerging professionals, HR leaders, and career strategists to redefine quiet quitting, offer strategies employees and companies can take to leverage this shift, and explore tangible ways to create more sustainable workplaces.
On the one hand, “quiet quitting” has been framed as an empowered response to burnout and a bold rejection of hustle culture, and on the other, as a new term for a long-established workplace behavior: employee disengagement. Varying definitions and perspectives of this trend among employers and employees have sparked controversy and has inspired our upcoming conversation with UC alumni. This session will bring together emerging professionals, HR leaders, and career strategists to redefine quiet quitting, offer strategies employees and companies can take to leverage this shift, and explore tangible ways to create more sustainable workplaces.
Moderator: Alison Soberanis, UC Davis alumna
Panelists: Jaime Viramontes, UC Irvine alumnus
Mallory B Boeckman, UC Santa Barbara alumna
Cristina G. Banks, Ph.D. UC Berkeley alumna
Recorded October 18, 2023 12pm
Professional etiquette in a hybrid work environment
What does professionalism mean post pandemic? As we return to life post pandemic, etiquette in the workplace has changed. Should I shake their hand? Wear a mask? Order new business cards? How do I network using online tools? From interviewing to in-office and online interaction. Here tips and tricks for professionals about adapting to our new work environment.
Moderated by: Alfonso Salazar, Senior Director at KPMG US, Alumni Regent-Designee for University of California
Featuring: Dr. Tanya Erazo, Founder, Liberate Psychological & Consultation Services, Inc. Adjunct Professor of Psychology, University of San Francisco & John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY)
Recording Date: August 9, 2023
Social mobility and adjusting to an office culture
All UC campuses stand out for advancing social mobility, but what happens once you join the workforce after growing up in a blue-collar work environment? Our panel of UC alumni will share how they adjusted to a work environment unlike anything they had experienced. Hear what advice they would have given to their younger selves.
Moderated by: Josefina E. Canchola ’88, Director of Secondary Programs for the University of California, Berkeley's Puente Project and President-Elect for the UCR Alumni Association Featuring: Frank Figueroa, Ed.D. ’14, City of Coachella Council Member & UC Riverside Financial Operations Manager CNAS Deans Office Cynthia Carter ’06, EPIC Program Manager, Mechanical Engineer at San Diego Gas and Electric Company