UCI Alumni

Speakers (25)

Nithin

Jilla

Executive Director

Dreams for Schools

Philanthropy, Non-profit, Education, Technology, K-12 education, Leadership

Born in India and having spent most of his childhood in the USA, Nithin discovered his passions for

United States (California)

Global

English

Member

Dion

Shepherd Jr.

Freelance Criminologist

Justice League Consulting Group

Management Consulting, Big Data

Millennial equipped with knowledge gained through the life/study of CRIMINOLOGY, LAW, and SOCIETY.

United States (California)

Global

English

Member

Neil

Sahota

CEO

ACSI Labs

Leadership, Management, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging technologies, Intrapreneurship

Energetic speaker that focuses on making the topic real, relevant, and actionable for the audience.

United States

Global

English

Member

Andrew

Wan

United States (California)

North America

Gold

Member

Ryan

Foland

MBA

Speaker, Author, Artist

Ryan Foland Enterprises

Pitching Ideas, Pitching Skills, Creative Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship Education, Communication

I spark the perfect balance of high energy and entertainment with long-lasting, powerful takeaways.

United States

Global

English

Spanish

Gold

Member

Goran

Matijasevic

Exec Director, UCI Chief Executive Roundtable

UC Irvine

University-Industry engagement, University Engagement Strategies

Goran has spoken to various audiences about UCI engagement strategies and about entrepreneurship.

United States (California)

Member

Neel

Grover

Member of the Executive Committee

noon

Internet

Seasoned ecommerce leader who has led great teams and sold $5 Billion online running the 3rd largest

Member

Leigh

Poirier

Director, UCI+One Program

UC-Irvine, Division of Continuing Education

Leigh creates teachable moments to help others grow.

United States

English

Member

Valerie R.

Sheppard

MBA

Self-Mastery and Mindfulness Expert

The Heartly Center for Mindfulness and Self-Mastery

Wellness, Happiness, Fulfilment, Success, Leadership, Mindfulness

I am a dynamic and fun change agent who will awaken and inspire your audience to greatness!

United States

Global

English

Member

Mark

Deppe

Acting Director - UCI eSports

UC Irvine

Higher Education, Sports, Student Development, Management, Student Leadership

Working closely with student leaders, staff, faculty, and industry partners, Mark is thrilled to lea

United States

Global

English

Member

Ryan

Patel

CNN Contributor - Global Business Executive

CNN Newsroom - Keynote Speaker - Entrepreneur

International Business, Business, Business Growth, scaling your business

Global Executive, Entrepreneur, TV Personality and Keynote Speaker who has spoken around the world

United States (California)

Global

English

Member

Brett

Shahian

Marketing Program Manager

University of California, Irvine

Education Management

Candor wielding wordsmith who loves a challenge and enjoys helping others solve problems.

United States (California)

Global

Member

Bri

McWhorter

Founder and CEO

Activate to Captivate

Public Speaking, presentation skills, Communication Techniques, Interpersonal Communication, Interview Skills, Scientific Communications

I teach communication techniques from an actor's point of view.

United States (California)

Global

English

Member

Michael

Dennin

Professor, Physics & Astronomy

University of California, Irvine

Physics, Teaching, Higher Education, Theory, Experimental Studies, Lecturing

I can relate anything in the real world and pop culture to foam and physics.

United States

English

Member

Stephanie

Burke

Sr. Talent Development Specialist

Los Angeles County Metro

Leading Millennials, Millennial Leadership, Millennials, Millennial Mindset, Fearless Public Speaking, Teaching Public Speaking

My mission is to be unapologetically true to myself and I can teach you how to do the same.

United States

North America

English

Member

Ash

Kumra

Co-Founder & CEO

Youngry

Startup, Online Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy

I am a global speaker, meditation coach and national radio show host recognized by the White House.

United States

Global

English

Member

Paul

Pham

Software Consultant

Pariveda Solutions

personal finance, social purpose, Dance, Personal Development

First-Generation Asian American that escaped poverty and now help others to succeed

United States (California)

North America

English

Spanish

Member

Dr. Niaz

Kasravi

Founder & Director

Avalan Institute for Applied Research

Advocacy and civil society, Civic and Social Organization, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Human Civil Rights

My goal is to share my journey & experience to empower people & communities to be change makers.

United States (California)

Global

English

Member

Barney

Ellis-Perry

Assistant Vice Chancellor Alumni Relations

UC Irvine Alumni Association

Alumni Relations, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Grants, Board Development

Got an audience? Let me use my creativity to get them engaged around issues of strategic importance.

United States

Global

English

Member

Marla

Goodfellow

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, neurological, medicine, Healing

United States (California)

North America

Member

Jeff

Minhas

Executive Director, Alumni Relations

UC Irvine

Higher Education

Capture audience. Build engagement. Generate support. Clear & concise point delivery in speeches.

United States (California)

Global

Member

Jana

Cupp

Jana Cupp is a passionate advocate for healthy relationships and speaks about her experience with in

United States

Member

Nina

Ries

Chair

USC Alumni Real Estate Network

Litigation, Intellectual Property, Law, Business Litigation

Nina B.

United States (California)

English

Member

Dana

Tran

Global Industrial Cyber and Digital Security

Siemens

Cybersecurity, Business Development, Marketing, Digitalization, Advanced Energy, Cyber Innovation

Just a young minority female, fighting cyber crime one power plant at a time. Here to empower women.

United States (Washington D.C (District of Columbia))

Global

English

Spanish

Member

Alyssa

Columbus

Datanaut

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Science, Data visualization, R, Business Innovation, Information Technology and Services, Artificial Intelligence

NASA Datanaut + Data Scientist + Experienced Speaker.

United States

Global

English

Member