Center for Impact Events
Impact Week 2022 focused on the future of Los Angeles by examining what our extraordinarily diverse city looks like right now. We considered the factors contributing to the life experience - and disparities - in L.A. and discussed how different sectors interconnect.
We examined the build environment, inequitable food access, public green spaces, the mayor's Sustainable City Plan, the burgeoning tech economy of Silicon Beach, improvements in public transit alongside skyrocketing real estate prices, growing numbers of unhoused people and soaring temperatures amid worsening drought.
In six years, the world will be watching when Los Angeles takes center stage as host of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Will the city present itself as a thriving and healthy metropolis? How will the city showcase its willingness to innovate and incorporate diverse thoughts to create social action? Which local corporations are seeding positive changes now that will sow benefits come 2028?
To attempt to answer those questions and inspire discussion, we heard from a range of panelists and keynote speakers from both the private and public sectors. We sought change-makers from the grassroots level to the heights of industry who recognize UCLA's research, education, and service missions as crucial to the future of our region. By examining different L.A. neighborhoods, Impact week 2022 trained a lens on the business solutions best poised to improve the social determinants of health for Los Angelenos.

High Impact Teas

John Fisher, MD, MBA ('09) on Health, Leadership and Equity: The CMO of MLK Jr. Community Hospital joins us for the High Impact Tea
Dr. Fisher shares about the public-private partnership that was established between the University of California and Los Angeles County

Sustainable Travel: The Future of Travel Drives Social Good. High Impact Tea featuring Tara Russell and Jessica Blotter
On Nov 14, the founders of Fathom (Carnival Corporation) and Kind Traveler discussed how travel companies are working to create positive change on people and the planet through sustainable, scalable innovations.

Hugh Chang (’90), former director of Strategy, Planning and Management for Global Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Gayle Northrop (’96) moderated a discussion with Hugh Chang (’96) on his journey to an impact career.

Nike Irvin (’89), a problem solver with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, board service and private sector brand management.
Nike Irvin (’89) spoke to a UCLA Anderson Audience in conversation with Bhavna Sivanand (’14), director of the Center for Impact, and Julie Ortega (’19), Net Impact director of engagement, on her multifaceted career and the need for social responsibility in business.

How Business Leaders Become Climate Leaders
UCLA Law’s Mary Nichols tells MBAs what COP26 means for their careers