2018 UCLA Alumnae Conference: Boundless
On March 11, the “unconference conference” led by Affinity and Diversity Programs, was more than a series of interactive sessions and conversations facilitated by Bruin women. Inspired by the theme Boundless, alumnae left feeling empowered by their limitless potential to become uplifting forces in their communities all while recognizing the challenges they faced personally and professionally. Not only was the day filled with reflective sessions, engaging workshops and self-expression, but women were also part of a photoshoot called PortraYt Project that invited women to capture their most honest and authentic self-answering the question “What makes you boundless?”
Nikki Klepper ‘17
“As a recent graduate of UCLA, I have so many goals and aspirations I hope to achieve and am constantly surrounded by an incredible network of Bruins, family and friends that help and support me get closer to attaining all my hopes and dreams.”
Teresa Valenzuela ‘94
“When I look at where I am in my life and what I’ve been able to accomplish so far within it, I know my sense of faith and endless hope is what has helped knock out any obstacles or limitations I encounter and that’s what makes me boundless every day.”
Nako Nakatsuka, M.A. ‘14, Ph.D ‘17
“I am boundless by defying stereotypes and being a Ph.D chemist in the U.S. after growing up in Japan.”
Lucy Tseng ‘12
“My resilience.”
Charlene Nercess ‘16
“The incredible women (and men) who came before me and broke the boundaries in their way. I am boundless for myself and the women who will come after me so that I can clear a path for a better future.”
Pardees Fassihi ‘17
“It is our choices that show us what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
Bonnie Green ‘77
“Empowering positivity and strength within myself.”
Martha Urubio ‘90
“The pursuit of dreams no matter how small or big and experiencing the growth from the journey.”
Milda Goodman ‘84
“Being seen without color or gender.”
Joyce Sharp ‘73
“...being able to go beyond boundaries imposed by society, and then sharing the concept with women who are coming along after you…”
Charmaine Goodwin ‘15
“...my constant pursuit of pushing past my fears and knowing that I am worthy of living the beautiful life I want to live.”
Yasmeen Mustasid ‘98
“Being a Bruin, being creative, being me.”
Angela Matthews Nesbeth ‘91
“Keeping hope alive and knowing the best is yet to come!”
Cory Reaño ‘08
“My family and being surrounded by strong and passionate women…”
Divya Sudhakar, M.S., ‘12
“My passion.”
Veline Mojarro ‘12
“The women who sacrificed everything for me.”
Krystal Walden ‘08
“Fearlessness.”