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09/24/2026

Meet Our New Dean in Manhattan Beach!

Join the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network on October 20 at Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach to welcome our 10th dean, Gareth James.

For this special Anderson Beyond event, Dean James will be joined by Andy Campion ('93, '03), Chairman and CEO of Unrivaled Sports, and Director of UCLA's new Sports Leadership and Management program, for a fireside conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of business education.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕡 6:00- 8:30 p.m.
📍 Shade Manhattan Beach

Reconnect with Anderson alumni and celebrate what’s next for our community!

🔗 Learn More & Register: https://ucla.in/4xKcJKX

Anderson Beyond is the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network's signature event series connecting Anderson alumni through thought leadership, fresh perspectives, and lifelong networking—far beyond graduation.

09/02/2026

Meet Our New Dean in Santa Monica!

Join the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network on September 30 at Hotel Casa Del Mar to welcome our 10th dean, Gareth James.

For this special event, Dean James will be joined by Mike Hopkins (’01), Head of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, for a fireside conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of business education.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕡 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
📍 Hotel Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica

Reconnect with Anderson alumni and celebrate what’s next for our community! 🎉

🔗 Learn More & Register: https://ucla.in/4i5rcw4

03/13/2026

Join the UCLA Anderson LA Alumni Chapter in the creative, industrial-chic Frogtown (Elysian Valley) neighborhood for a family-friendly mixer at the Somos NELA Night Market. Hosted by LA Más — a nonprofit dedicated to neighborhood stability and economic resilience for working-class communities—this market is a celebration of Northeast LA’s vibrant culture. (Registration link below and in profile). Here are the details:

Date / Time: Friday, April 3, 2026 from 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Somos NELA Night Market
2806 Clearwater St, Los Angeles, CA, 90039, United States

Register: https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/event-details?eid=9939

What to expect:
* Shop & Eat Local: Browse handmade gifts and purchase delicious bites and drinks from neighborhood vendors against a backdrop of local music and community art.
* Community Connection: Mingle with fellow Anderson alums and learn more about the community-driven mission of LA Más.
* Family Friendly: The market includes dedicated craft activities for kids.
* Craft Brewery Visit: For those interested, we’ll take a short stroll to nearby Frogtown Brewery to sample local craft brews afterwards.

03/06/2026

Join us on March 11 from 12pm-1pm for a Zoom session on family business succession (link to register below and in profile) designed for owners, operators, advisors, or next-gen leaders thinking seriously about what comes next for a family business or long-standing enterprise. The event will focus on the real decisions that tend to get postponed, including when to step back, how to prepare the next leader, how to navigate family dynamics, and how to preserve the culture and values that made the business successful.

The session is hosted by Rishi Sharma (FEMBA ‘25), former family business owner who successfully exited his family enterprise and now focuses on acquiring and stewarding founder-led businesses, and Kyler Gilbert, (FEMBA ‘25) and Partner at Business Resources Consulting, advising family-owned businesses on succession, valuation, and continuity planning.

Register Here: https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/event-details?eid=9900

02/20/2026

👥 Introducing Anderson Alumni: Behind the Network
In this NEW spotlight series, we’re highlighting the volunteer leaders who power the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network and help bring our alumni community to life.

To kick things off, meet Robert Puro (’09), President of the L.A. Alumni Chapter.
👉 Puro

A residential real estate agent with Douglas Elliman in Los Angeles, Robert was recently named to the 2025 RealTrends Verified List of Top Agents.

Over 7+ years of service, Robert has produced 80+ events and created the popular Anderson Nights series—bringing alumni together while supporting alumni-owned businesses across SoCal.

💬 Get to know Robert

What brought you to UCLA Anderson originally?
The school's reputation for nurturing entrepreneurs and the desire to develop a more data-driven mindset to support and market my ideas.

What inspired you to get involved?
I attended an Alumni Conference and ended up falling in love with Anderson all over again. It felt natural and easy to connect with fellow alumni—it felt like home.

Who would you invite to a UCLA Anderson dinner?
Bill Gross (’71), Nobutada Saji (’71), Mitch Kupchak (’87)

Your vision for the L.A. chapter?
Bring more event creators into the fold to foster even more meaningful connections.

Advice for alumni new to L.A.?
Reach out directly, attend an event—and/or plan one.

01/23/2026

Step away from the weekly grind and unwind with us at Anderson After Hours on Thursday, Feb 12 at Q’s Billiard Club in Brentwood.

Expect good vibes, great conversations, and plenty of chances to reconnect with old friends and meet Anderson alumni and students.
🎱Food, drink & pool
🌏Build community
🤝Catch up with classmates
👉Register here: https://ucla.in/3LwrT3G

Spots are limited, so grab your ticket and bring your Anderson friends!

01/07/2026

🎉Join us for Anderson Nights at Robata Bar!

Connect with UCLA Anderson alumni, enjoy great food & drinks, and gain insights from hospitality leaders Lee Maen (MBA ’96) and John Dilazzaro (MBA ’98) as they share the story behind Innovative Dining Group’s rise in the industry.

Wed, Feb 4, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Robata Bar, Santa Monica

Register with link in profile 🍱

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