Alumni Conference
Relive Alumni Conference
Friday April 29, 2022
UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson alumni connected with Anderson’s illustrious community of industry leaders and faculty to explore the role that communities play in creating new business models, generating value, and driving societal impact.
Professor Elisa Long discuss how historical and geolocation data from smartphones can be leveraged to uncover public health and business insights.
How modern businesses and talent thrive in a decentralized work-life world
Saujin Yi (’07), CEO & Founder, Liquid, Inc. discusses how a decentralized work-life is a win-win for all and how to take full advantage of the growing liquid workforce.
Ksenia Yudina (’14), Founder & CEO of UNest, shares her inspiration for starting the fintech company and lessons as a first time, female founder.
Tony Bernardo, Dean and John E. Anderson Chair in Management
Zubin Davar (’15), President-Elect, UCLA Anderson Alumni Network Board of Directors)
Anderson Alumni Network Board of Directors’ President-elect Zubin Davar (’15) joined Dean Tony Bernardo for a discussion about the state of the school and where it’s headed.
Donnalisa Barnum (’86), SVP & Portfolio Manager, Capital World Investors
Francesco Aquilini (’94), Managing Director, Aquilini Investment Group Inc
2022 John E. Anderson Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Francesco Aquilini (’94) and 2022 Outstanding Alumni Service Award recipient Donnalisa Barnum (’86) share their path to success and impact.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Check-in | Marion Anderson Courtyard |
12:00 - 1:10 p.m. |
Networking Lunch | Judy & Bernard Briskin Family Plaza |
1:10 - 1:20 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks | Judy & Bernard Briskin Family PlazaJill Baldauf (’79) (’81), Associate Dean, Alumni Relations
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1:20 - 1:45 p.m. |
UCLA Anderson Alumni Awards Presentation | Judy & Bernard Briskin Family PlazaOutstanding Alumni Service Award
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1:45 - 2:15 p.m. |
State of the School | Judy & Bernard Briskin Family Plaza
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2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Breakout SessionsMonetizing Fandom—from NFTs to TikTok | Crown Family Auditorium (MAH)
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3:30 - 4:15 p.m. |
Refreshment Break | Grand Salon (MAH) |
4:15 - 4:40 p.m. |
Future of Work is Liquid | Crown Family Auditorium (MAH)
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4:40 - 5:15 p.m. |
Building a Business with Purpose: A FinTech Entrepreneur’s Story | Crown Family Auditorium (MAH)
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5:15 - 7:30 p.m. |
Networking Reception | Marion Anderson Courtyard |