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Luskin Alum Kimberly Rutledge Appointed to California Interagency Executive Council on Homelessness

Luskin Alum Kimberly Rutledge Appointed to California Interagency Executive Council on Homelessness

Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom Rutledge MSW '11 joins California Interagency Executive Council on Homelessness.

Caroline Menjivar speaks on stage at UCLA Luskin Commencement ceremonies on June 12, 2026. She is a California State Senator and a prominent alumna of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, having earned her Master of Social Welfare (MSW) in 2018.|Jacqueline Waggoner '18 on the stage in front of a podium giving her commencement speech to the undergraduate class of 2026.

A Rousing Sendoff for UCLA Luskin’s Class of 2026

At dual ceremonies, State Sen. Caroline Menjivar and Century Housing president and CEO Jacqueline Waggoner call on new graduates to empower the people around them

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Hope Is Hard Work: Laphonza Butler Delivered Call to Action on Building Power From the Ground Up

At the annual Luskin Summit, the former U.S. senator joined 400 scholars, students, and leaders in search for lasting equity and well-being

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Championing Mental Health Equity: Liza Li’s Journey from Luskin to Community Impact

Luskin MSW alumna reflects on her fellowship, culturally responsive care, and serving older adults in AAPI communities.

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A Fulbright Winner’s Passion for International Education

Public Affairs alum is teaching English while immersing herself in Kenyan culture

Group photo of Sarah Jakle at a DemocraShe event.|Sarah Jakle Speaking on a microphone at a political rally with a flyer that reads "politicians are no longer allowed to choose their voters"

How DemocraShe Builds Civic Engagement for All

How UCLA Luskin alumna Sarah Jakle combines trauma-informed practice, public policy, and mentorship to prepare young women for civic leadership.

Selina Barajas is wearing a cowboy hat and pointing to her right hand with 5 fingers for Ward 5, the district in Tucson City Council she now represents.|||A group of women on a hike in Arizona.|Selina Barajas and two other women stand with signs about protecting the land

Selina Barajas: Championing Community, Culture, and Equity in Tucson’s Ward 5

UCLA Luskin alumna brings her planning expertise and community-first values to Tucson’s City Council as the first woman to represent Ward 5

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LPPI Faculty Director Amada Armenta’s Personal History Influences Her Policy Efforts

Her research pushes back on the narrative that Latino communities don’t matter

Tamika Lewis stands at the doorway entrance in front of the Women of Color Therapy and Wellness Center|Women sit on the floor in the back garden of WOC Therapy and Wellness center, having a meditation session in the outdoor spaces.|Headshot of Tamika Lewis MSW Alumna

Closing Gaps in Mental Health Care: Tamika Lewis MSW ’05 on Creating Healing Spaces for Women of Color

UCLA Luskin alumna transforms personal loss into a mission-driven practice to empower women.

Photo of Edgar Garcia sitting on a couch over a large map of Los Angeles.|||||Edgar Garcia sits behind a desk holding up a piece of paper with a black and white photo and words that say "A Mexican Street of Yesterday in a City of Today"||Edgar Garcia, Urban Planning alum, sits at a desk in his office holding up a photo map of El Pueblo de Los Angeles.

Preserving L.A.’s Cultural Heart: Luskin Alum Edgar Garcia’s Journey from Lincoln Heights to El Pueblo 

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