To conclude the 2021-22 program year, we are pleased to announce the 2022 UCLA Alumni Mentor Program Award recipients!
Selected from an exceptional group of nominees, based on testimonials from their mentorship partners, these alumni mentors and students went above and beyond during the program year, exemplifying the True Bruin spirit of achievement, service and gratitude.
Congratulations to all the winners and a sincere thank you to all the alumni who served as mentors. We appreciate your dedication to UCLA and to each other during the past year.
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics
Dermatologist, Kaiser Permanente
"I love how Dr. Yee and I can talk about professional development, but also personal development including what we find fulfilling in life, what motivates us, and how to celebrate small successes as we work towards accomplishing our milestone goals."
David Gutierrez ’15
Bachelor of Arts, History
Judicial Law Clerk, United States Courts
"David has been an enormous help and has truly gone above and beyond for me. We have virtually met several times, and he has provided extremely in-depth advice about law school admissions, the LSAT, law school, the hiring process, federal clerkships and much more."
Stacy Low ’06, M.S.W. ’10
Bachelor of Arts, Women’s Studies and Sociology
Master of Social Welfare
Clinical Counselor, Tri-City SELPA
"Stacy has been extremely patient and always wants to find ways to help and support me wherever I may need it. She is truly amazing and I hope that our mentor-mentee relationship continues beyond this program."
"Aviv is the perfect mentee because he is a great human being and leader. Not only does he know what he wants, he is willing to share his knowledge and connections with others to help everyone. I know that he will someday be an outstanding UCLA mentor because, in words and in practice, he passes good deeds on to those who need them."
Mason Lehman
Second-Year Environmental Science Major
"Mason has gone above and beyond by truly challenging me, holding me accountable, by demonstrating how to identify boundaries and capacity, and respond actively and intentionally. Mason has inspired me to show up with more care and bravery for myself and in my career. I’m resetting how to lay the most inclusive, safe and brave pathways."
Daniel Skerrett
Fourth-Year Business Economics Major
"Never before have I had the pleasure of working with a mentee who understood the value of a mentor as Daniel has. Daniel will be extremely successful upon his graduation this June. We will continue to have a relationship going forward for many, many years to come. Both Daniel and I have learned a lot from this relationship."
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Political Science
Producer, Alejandro Films
"Dani has been an exceptional mentor, always bringing a positive attitude and bright smile to every conversation. She has been encouraging since our first interaction, and I am grateful to know her."
"Through the UCLA Alumni Mentor Program, I was able to connect with Amy and to help her identify potential career opportunities following graduate studies. I have enjoyed interacting with Amy; not only does she demonstrate strong scientific skills, she also exhibits effective interpersonal skills that will undoubtedly guide her success."
