Whether you come out as an ally, advocate, leader or simply yourself, take pride in being part of a discussion about equity, diversity and inclusion with your classmates, coworkers and community.
Anderson Community Voices
For UCLA Engineering Alumnus, Pride Is Year-Round
Double Bruin Calvin Cam (B.S. ’13, ’23) on Equity for LGBTQ+ in STEM
Uplifting the Entire UCLA Anderson Community
Sedric Nesbitt (’24) arrives aiming for an Out@Anderson leadership role
From the Blog
Martine Rothblatt (B.A. ’77, MBA/J.D. ’81) Owes Her Business Wisdom to UCLA
The biopharma pioneer’s education informed every phase of her career
From the Blog
In Diversity, a Unified Force
With one childhood ambition accomplished, U.S. Air Force intelligence officer Diana Perez (’20) is on a mission to fulfill the next one
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The Value of Authenticity in Global Business
Advertising icon Aaron Walton’s professional experiences inspired his style
From the Blog
Mattel Diversity Initiatives Usher Barbie into New Era
UCLA Anderson alumnus Nathan Baynard (’11) helped reestablish the brand
Bruin Pride
UCLA has produced illustrious alumni who advocate for LGBTQ rights and has launched path-breaking initiatives to support a gender-diverse campus community.
UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute
A voice of reason changes the national dialog on LGBT issues
Kay Ryan (B.A. '76, M.A. '68)
The 16th U.S. Poet Laureate alters how we see the world within and around us
George Takei (B.A. ’60, M.A. ’64)
Activist and icon, he once helmed a starship, then dedicated himself to fighting for equal rights for all
It Gets Better Project
Chancellor Gene Block leads UCLA in support of the worldwide It Gets Better Project, which encourages LGBTQ young people facing harassment and inspires needed change
Martine Rothblatt (B.A. ’77, MBA/J.D. ’81)
Serial entrepreneur, space law and biopharma pioneer, transgender role model, UCLA Medal honoree
Jess Kimball (’15)
She earned her MBA to take her college consulting business to a new level — and grew in other ways
Devon Dickau (B.A. ’07, ’15)
The Deloitte human capital manager encourages “leading OUT” with personal authenticity
Kelsey Gorman (’16)
What it means to be an ally
Lindsay Shaffer (’15)
She set a goal to see UCLA Anderson become the leading MBA program for the LGBT population
Chris Weber (’09)
UCLA Anderson’s director of career advising fosters an inclusive environment for LGBTQ employees
Derek Bailey (’16)
His personal challenge of coming out gives courage and hope to others
UCLA Gender Health Program
A compassionate environment for transgender and gender-diverse people of all ages