Passionate Determination: An Artistic Pursuit — Alumni Profile, Luis Torruella ’88
Discipline, dynamism, and captive creativity have fueled sculptor Luis Torruella ’88 in his pursuits.
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Researching Inequities in Education — Alumni Profile, Erica Lee ’03
Moved by the systemic disparities she observed throughout her education, Erica Lee ’03 dedicates herself to research on issues of educational equity.
Fighting for Justice Beyond the Courtroom — Alumni Profile, Jeanne Nishimoto ’08
A born public servant with a passion for helping her community, Jeanne Nishimoto ’08 is the executive director of the Veterans Legal Clinic at UCLA School of Law.
Reporting the World: An Unexpected Journey — Alumni Profile, Sarah DiLorenzo ’03
Sarah DiLorenzo ’03 values knowledge gained from meandering, which she said is particularly valuable in a career as a journalist.
Modeling Water for the Planet’s Future — Alumni Profile, Andy Wood ’88
From research that shapes public policy, to mentoring postdocs, to forecasting climate change, Andy Wood ’88 is a truly great scientist.
Building Bonds and a Coaching Career — Alumni Profile, Brooke Diamond O’Brien ’03
Brooke Diamond O’Brien ’03 has built her achievement-packed coaching career on both her love of sport and her desire to connect with people both on the field and off.
Casting the Big Screen — Alumni Profile, David Rubin ’78
Emmy award-winning casting director and former Academy President David Rubin ’78 approaches his job through the lens of a former actor, and eternal lover of theater.