Posts by Sania Memon
UC Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association Summit Held at UC Irvine
Held at UC Irvine in January, the University of California Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (UC CLAA) Summit was an event that fostered community and belonging amongst different UC campuses. This year’s summit was a collaborative effort between the UC Irvine Alumni Association, the UC Irvine Latino Alumni Chapter, and UC-CLAA, highlighting the strong partnerships within…
Read MoreStudent Connection – Building Community Across Cohorts
Setting a strong foundation for community is central to our mission. The UCI-OC Alliance is committed to fostering a vibrant and inter-connected community that brings together students, alumni and business professionals. Besides our #AnteaterCenas which are small intimate dinners with 2-4 guest per cena and hosted by individual members, the Alliance hosts larger gatherings/meet ups. …
Read MoreWinter 2025 UCI-OC Alliance Meeting: Sparks Focus for Post-Graduation Success
With strong support from university leadership, the Alliance is poised to make a lasting impact on UC Irvine’s students’ post-graduation success. With a re-focus and a targeted approach, the Alliance’s sub committees will continue creating a powerful synergy between academia and industry focusing specifically on enhancing unique value to programs and students at UC Irvine. …
Read MoreAlliance Member Spotlight – Roger Nieves
Through a journey of determination, success, and a deep-rooted desire to make a difference, UC Irvine economics graduate Roger Nieves (’93) exemplifies the power of education and the spirit of giving back. After 21 years at PIMCO, in 2022, Roger embarked on a new mission of giving back to the institution that helped shape his…
Read MoreScholar Spotlight – Daisy Gomez
A world away from the high school dropout she once was, Santa Ana resident and fourth-year criminology major, Daisy Gomez stands proud as a UC Irvine Student Parent and Families Educator. In her mid-30s, Daisy became a single mother of two girls and although it was a struggle, she never gave up. The day she…
Read MoreSocial Ecology’s Dia de los Muertos Takes Home the Gold
UCI-OC Alliance is honored to have partnered with UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology to host the second annual Dia de los Muertos at UC Irvine. More than 1,200 people of all ages gathered at the Irvine Barclay Theater for a collaborative cultural event where the lives of lost loved ones were celebrated through ofrendas…
Read MoreMember Spotlight- Iván Lugo Cardona
As Vice President of Global Quality, Advanced Patient Monitoring at Becton, Dickinson and Company, Iván Lugo Cardona, exemplifies leadership and community engagement as an active founding member of the UCI-OC Alliance and Health Affairs Committee Co-Chair. Distinguished for his passion, grit, and influential presence, Iván has garnered immense respect among his peers. His expertise in…
Read MoreScholar Spotlight: Elijah Gabriel Guerra
Against all odds, Elijah Gabriel Guerra, a 3rd year criminology major at UC Irvine, has triumphed over unimaginable adversity. At 20 years old, this remarkable young man has endured more hardships than many will face in a lifetime. Courageously battling through the horrors of gang violence, abuse, crushing poverty, and heart-wrenching loss, Elijah’s indomitable spirit…
Read MoreStudent Connection Event
UC Irvine students are undoubtedly prepared to tackle the most pressing health challenges in our community. However, the Alliance saw an opportunity to prepare our students with the soft skills needed to complement their line of work. On November 14, a range of health students attended the student connection event. They delved into the topic…
Read MoreLatinx Professionals in Medicine
Increasing the number of Latinx physicians is crucial for addressing healthcare disparities in the United States when only 6% of physicians identify as Latino or Latina. On October 1, the Alliance joined the School of Medicine and the Federally Qualified Health Center to bring visibility to the campus. UC Irvine is committed to addressing the…
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