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First Year Perspectives: Dissecting Healthcare Opportunities at UCLA Anderson

About Eleni: Eleni grew up in Greece, and moved to the US to study neuroscience at Brown, fascinated by the intricacies of the brain and the healthcare system. She then took this curiosity to biotech startups, where she worked on treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and precision psychiatry. Now an MBA…

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First Year Perspectives: The Power of Learning Teams and Diverse Perspectives

About Rohan: Rohan Yogi is a computer engineer from Pune, India with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and product strategy. After five years of working as a software developer, he realized his interest extended beyond building solutions—he wanted to shape product strategy and drive user-centric innovation. As an MBA candidate…

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*Podcast: Anderson Women | Anderson Women | Career Victories | FEMBA Spirit | General | Love Stories

Mehwish Khan ’25, Love Story: Purpose, Passion & Love at UCLA, feat Raman Vedula ’25

Press Release: Thrilled to share the latest episode of Drive Time, Ep. 101, featuring Mehwish Khan ‘25, a passionate healthcare leader making an impact at Kaiser Permanente and Saving Hearts Foundation. Mehwish reflects on her journey through healthcare – from cardiac screenings to strategy consulting – and…

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First Year Perspectives: What "Share Success" Really Means at Anderson

About Ronnie: Veronica Valerio, otherwise known as Ronnie, grew up in Southern California and lived in Temecula, CA. She went to undergrad at UC Irvine and played collegiate golf all four years studying Public Health Policy. Upon graduation, she played golf professionally on tour briefly before working in the golf…

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First Year Perspectives: How to Understand Anderson Best - Talking to Current Students

About Jonathan: Jonathan (Jonny) has been shifting states since he left his hometown in suburban Boston. He first attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA, where he studied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Political Science and served as the president and coxswain of the Emory Crew club rowing team. Since graduation, he…

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First Year Perspectives: Why Anderson, From the Perspective of a Round Three Applicant

About Chris: Chris Jager, a native New Yorker, embarked on his academic journey at Drexel University with initial plans to study civil engineering. However, he soon discovered his true passion lay not just in designing structures but in bringing them to life. After graduation, Chris gained valuable experience working for…

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First Year Perspectives: Embracing Curiosity - How Learning and Networking Fuel Success at Anderson

About Joe: Joe grew up in Central Texas before heading to Duke University to study Public Policy and History, focusing on foreign policy. There, he was a member of the Hart Leadership Program and Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society. After graduating, he built a career in client…

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First Year Perspectives: You’ve Found Yourself on the Waitlist, Now What?

About Max: Max is originally from Chicago, IL but grew up on the westside of LA in Santa Monica. After graduating from Santa Monica High School, he decided to get back to his midwest roots by attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison in pursuit of a degree in marketing. While the…

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First Year Perspectives: My Journey from A-Days to UCLA

About Brenna: Brenna Turner is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Sake High!, a pioneering sake-in-a-can brand that has been making waves in the US beverage market. With a background in sports management and community engagement, Brenna previously worked with franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and Los Angeles…

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First Year Perspectives: Asia to Anderson - Guide for your move from Asia to LA

About Aarya: With roots in the vibrant city of Mumbai, Aarya’s journey took an exciting turn when he moved to Hong Kong for his undergraduate studies at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He pursued his passion for engineering and management there, earning a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering…