To conclude the 2019-20 program year, we are pleased to announce the 2020 UCLA Alumni Mentor Program Award recipients. Selected from an exceptional group of nominees, these alumni mentors and students went above and beyond during the program year, exemplifying what it means to be a True Bruin. Congratulations to all the winners and a sincere thank you to all the alumni who served as mentors. The strength and perseverance of our Bruin community is unparalleled. We appreciate your dedication to UCLA and to your students in this unique year.
PGY-2 Psychiatry Resident, Henry Ford Health System
"I am so happy to have found Dr. Mun and she definitely made my senior and medical school applicant experiences much better than they would have been without her mentorship."
NICK KELLERMAN ’19
Bachelor of Science in engineering
Leadership Rotational Associate, Boston Scientific
"Nick has become so much more than a mentor to me. He is a role model, supporter and friend. I’m so thankful that I met him through the UCLA Alumni Mentor Program."
LIANNE STEIN ’84
Bachelor of Arts in political science
"Lianne is truly the model woman for a truly amazing alumni mentor. She continues to inspire me every day with her largely evident amazing work ethic, charisma, and kindness and I could not be more excited for my next three years with her."
"Angel has truly gone above and beyond in her freshman year at UCLA and in the Alumni Mentor Program ... Angel is the mentee that I wish I had been."
JASON LUNA
Third-year undergraduate student
Communications major
"He quickly integrated and was a strong pick for our first marketing hire. He was genuinely looking to improve; he was curious and always asking questions so he could quickly pick up on our tech and new skills."
NAYANA CHAR
Third-year undergraduate student
Business economics major
"She pushed herself extremely hard to prepare herself for informational interviews, tailoring her emails, questions and follow up points dependent on whom she talked to ... I am excited to see what Naya accomplishes in the future."
