Karim Webb’s Post

It's hard to believe that our UCLA Extension Certificate Graduation Celebration was a week ago where we celebrated the achievements of our certificate graduates and heard a powerful message about the future from our keynote speaker, Entrepreneurial Activist, Karim Webb. 👨🎓 👩🎓 More than 1,200 students completed certificates this year 🎓 More than 800 certificate graduates participated in the ceremony 🎉 More than 3,500 guests attended the celebration 💙 This was our largest ever ceremony 💛 This was our first time hosting the ceremony at Pauley Pavilion 🐻 Congratulations Class of 2024! #UCLAx #UCLAxGrad #Classof2024 #ContinuingEducation

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our President and CEO, Miguel A. Santana, for his feature in the Los Angeles Times as one of  “L.A.’s Influential Connectors.” The piece noted, "When L.A.’s civic leaders are confronted with a financial problem, a hiring challenge, or even a full-blown humanitarian crisis, they turn to Miguel Santana for help.” The son of Mexican immigrants raised in Bell Gardens, Miguel’s exemplary career in public service has included advising on critical issues like immigration and affirmative action and managing the City of LA’s $9 billion budget through the Great Recession while reshaping its homelessness and housing policies. Now, as President and CEO of the California Community Foundation, he continues to advocate for a civic agenda that supports the thriving of all Angelenos. We commend Miguel for his outstanding contributions and steadfast commitment to creating a more equitable Los Angeles. About the Project: L.A. Influential is a new LA Times project showcasing individuals shaping Los Angeles. Read the feature here: https://shorturl.at/jbuHD  #Leadership #PublicService #CommunityImpact #LAInfluential