Howard and Irene Levine Fellows

The UCLA Ziman Center is proud to present the Howard and Irene Levine Distinguished Fellows Program, which has been established to augment the training of the most gifted and ambitious students pursuing real estate education at UCLA in the areas of low-income and/or workforce housing affordability, related policy, housing and health, sustainability and redevelopment. Each year, an exclusive group of students will be chosen to serve one-year terms as Levine Distinguished Fellows. Fellows will be selected for their passion for real estate and social responsibility, academic accomplishments, leadership, and service to the real estate program at UCLA.

The Levine Distinguished Fellowships are a core part of the Howard and Irene Levine Program in Housing and Social Responsibility, and are made possible by a generous gift from Howard and Irene Levine. Mr. Levine is a member of the Founding Board of the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate.

Program Highlights

 
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    Honorific designation as a Levine Distinguished Fellow
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    Assigned mentorship with a relevant high-level Ziman Center industry affiliate
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    Social entrepreneurial real estate leadership training, select internship opportunities, and targeted career planning and placement
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    An annual stipend award
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    A private dinner with Howard and Irene Levine, or a relevant high-level Ziman Center industry affiliate
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    Complimentary admission to all UCLA Ziman Center events, including the invitation-only Ziman Center summits, policy briefings, and industry events
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    Supplemental education stipend (up to $300 reimbursed) for related events, trainings and memberships
 

Application Guidelines

The program is open to any UCLA Anderson MBA/EMBA/FEMBA student, UCLA Law student, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Urban Planning or Public Policy student, or UCLA Fielding School of Public Health student who is entering the last year of his/her respective UCLA Anderson/Law/SPA/Fielding graduate studies program. Students must display academic excellence and possess an active interest in low-income and/or workforce housing affordability, related policy, housing and health, sustainability and redevelopment.

Program Requirements

 
 

Anderson MBA/EMBA/FEMBA, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Urban Planning or Public Policy Applicants

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    Students must fulfill one of the following in AY20/21:
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      Enroll in the UCLA Anderson elective (MGMT 298D/Andrew Gross) AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE and submit final course project to the Ziman Center at the end of the calendar year. **Highly Encouraged**
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      Enroll in the UCLA Luskin Urban Planning course (URBN PL 280/Joan Ling) AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT and submit final course project to the Ziman Center at the end of the calendar year. **Highly Encouraged**
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      Propose a relevant independent study or coursework-related project and final deliverable.
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      Provide Levine Symposium support and submit a post-symposium policy report for public distribution.

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    Students must submit a one-page proposal outlining the scope and direction of the intended project deliverable.
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    A letter of appreciation to Howard and Irene Levine is required at the end of the fellowship.

UCLA Law Applicants

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    Students must fulfill one of the following in AY20/21:
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      Enroll in the UCLA Anderson elective (MGMT 298D/Andrew Gross) AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE and submit final course project to the Ziman Center at the end of the calendar year. **Highly Encouraged**
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      Enroll in the UCLA Luskin Urban Planning course (URBN PL 280/Joan Ling) AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT and submit final course project to the Ziman Center at the end of the calendar year. **Highly Encouraged**
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      Enroll (at the discretion of the clinic instructor) in UCLAW Real Estate Transactions Clinic: Affordable Housing and deliver final clinic or course project report to the Ziman Center at the end of the calendar year.
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      Propose a relevant independent study, SAW or coursework-related project and final deliverable.
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      Provide Levine Symposium support and submit a post-symposium policy report for public distribution.

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    Students must submit a one-page proposal outlining the scope and direction of the intended project deliverable.
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    A letter of appreciation to Howard and Irene Levine is required at the end of the fellowship.

Application Process

 
 

Academic Year 2020-2021:

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    To apply for the Levine Distinguished Fellows Program, please complete the application, which includes the following three parts:
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      Resume
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      Unofficial Transcript
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      Essay (500 word limit)
      Topic:  Discuss your social entrepreneurial real estate vision, particularly your experience, interests, and/or ideas for innovation in the areas of low-income and/or workforce housing affordability, policy, housing and health, sustainability and redevelopment. Why would you be an exceptional candidate for this program?
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      Submit application materials by email to Peter Saephanh at: peter.saephanh@anderson.ucla.edu
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    Application Deadline: May 15, 2020
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    Decision Notification: June 5, 2020
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    Program Duration: Academic Year 2020 - 2021

Howard and Irene Levine Fellows

 
DaJuan Bennett
DaJuan Bennett
UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA '20)
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Kate Gancedo
Kate Gancedo
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs (MURP '20)
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Natalie Hunter
Natalie Hunter
UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA '20)
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Kyle Ruane
Kyle Ruane
UCLA Anderson School of Management (MBA '20)
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2018-2019
Fellow School Degree
Greg Comanor UCLA Anderson MBA 2019
Alexandria Goodyear UCLA Fielding School of Public Health MPH 2019
Joseph Shields UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2019
Kenny Wong UCLA Arts & Architecture
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs		 M/Arch/MURP 2019
2017-2018
Fellow School Degree
Angus Beverly UCLA School of Law JD 2018
Michelle Chung UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2018
Michelle Tirto UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2018
Joyce Truong UCLA Anderson MBA 2018

2016-2017
Fellow School Degree
Katherine Aguilar UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2017
Dan Broder UCLA Anderson & UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MBA/MURP 2018
Joe Pfeiffer UCLA Anderson MBA 2017
Joel Ulloa UCLA Anderson MBA 2017

2015-2016
Fellow School Degree
Maritza Lee UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2016
David Leipziger UCLA Anderson & UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MBA/MURP 2017
Katherine Haupert UCLA Anderson MBA 2016
Amil K. Gupta UCLA Anderson FEMBA 2017
2014-2015
Fellow School Degree
Valerie Coleman UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2015
Aaron Ordower UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2015
Neil Doshi UCLA Anderson MBA 2015
2013-2014
Fellow School Degree
Kristin Niver UCLA Law JD 2014
Austin Rogers UCLA Anderson FEMBA 2014
Jadie Wasilco UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs MURP 2014

For further information, please contact:

Peter Saephanh
Assistant Director of Student and Alumni Programs
UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate
peter.saephanh@anderson.ucla.edu  | (310) 825-3329