You are warmly invited to join us for Roots & Resonance, a special afternoon of storytelling and connection that celebrates the journeys of UCLA Luskin alumni who have dedicated their lives to creating meaningful impact.
Through powerful personal reflections, our alumni will share how their paths were shaped by courage, purpose, and resilience—and the lessons they now offer back to our community.
Whether you are a current student, a recent graduate, or a longtime alum, this event is an opportunity to come together, listen, and be inspired by stories that transcend time and echo across generations.
Come for the stories. Stay for the connections. Leave with inspiration to carry forward.
Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Meet our moderator and panelists:
Emily Williams, MPP ’98, Chief Executive Officer at UCLA-UCSF ACEs Aware Family Resilience Network (UCAAN)
Dr. Rita Ledesma, Social Welfare PhD’97, Professor of Social Work at Cal State LA, (Retired)
Dr. John Castillo, MSW’81, Executive Director at Walking Shield Inc.
Michael Zenon MAUP ’75, President/CEO at ZT Architecture + Land Development Inc.
Shirley Hsiao, MAUP ’79 , Service Development Manager at Long Beach Transit (Retired)
