Administrative Management Group (AMG)

Hal Hershfield: Connecting with Our Future Selves
2019-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCLA Anderson School of Management, 110 Westwood Plaza, Room A301, Los Angekes, CA, 90095, United States
Why do people have such a difficult time exhibiting self-control over time, and what strategies can promote wiser long-term decisions? In this talk, I will overview work that my team has conducted over the last ten plus years on the barriers that stand between what people say they want to do and what they will actually end up doing. Here, I highlight the tendency to view our future selves as if they are strangers, and how this tendency can have serious effects on the choices we make. I then discuss a number of solutions that have been demonstrated to help people overcome these tendencies.
Directions to Anderson Room A301: From Marion Anderson Courtyard, go down the stairs (stairs are to your left as you face Mullin Management Commons). Collins Center (Building A) will be to your left once you are at the bottom of the stairs. Enter Collins Center double doors and go up to the 3rd floor. Room A3.01 will be at the top of the stairs to the right.
Hal Hershfield
Hal Hershfield is an Associate Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA. His research examines the ways that people consider their future selves, and how feelings of connection to these distant selves can impact decisions over time. He earned his PhD in psychology from Stanford University. Hershfield publishes in top academic journals and contributes op-eds to the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. He consults with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, many financial services firms, and marketing agencies such as Droga5. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, Hershfield was recently named one of “The 40 Most Outstanding B-School Profs Under 40 In The World” by business education website Poets & Quants.

2019 Bruin TEK Forum
2019-10-28 13:00 - 18:00 | The Iris Cantor Auditorium, 885 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095

“Excel Pivot Tables: Challenges & Opportunities”
2020-01-17 12:00 - 13:00 | CHS 13-105, 650 Charles E. Young Drive South, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Rey Soto
“Excel Pivot Tables: Challenges & Opportunities”

A pivot table is a table of statistics that summarizes the data of more extensive table (such as from a database, spreadsheet, or business intelligence program). This summary might include sums, averages, or other statistics, which the pivot table groups together in a meaningful way. Pivot tables are a technique in data processing. They enable a person to arrange and rearrange (or “pivot”) statistics in order to draw attention to useful information. With the need at UCLA to organize and analyze data, it is increasing important for staff to have the skill to sort through data quickly and efficiently.

In this seminar, Rey Soto, data analyst ninja in the Fielding School of Public Health will provide a primer on the power of the pivot table, what can be done in Excel and what the pivot table can do for you.

AMG Author Series -Marco Iacoboni, M.D. Ph.D., discusses his book, “Mirroring People, The Science of Empathy and How We Connect with Others”
2020-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Activites Center (SAC), Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Marco Iacoboni, M.D. Ph.D., is an Italian neurologist and neuroscientist that studied at the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Italy. In 1999 he joined the faculty of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and became Director of the Neuromodulation Lab at the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center. He is currently Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He combines brain imaging and non-invasive brain stimulation to study neural systems and mechanisms in humans for sensory-motor integration, higher cognitive functions, and social cognition. His longstanding interest in the role of the body in shaping human cognition led him to explore the role of the human mirror neuron system in imitation, empathy and social communication, in health and disease. He is the author of the book for general readers Mirroring People, The Science of Empathy and How We Connect with Others (Picador). The book is the culmination of years of research on neural mirroring in humans and the implications of this brain mechanism for understanding human nature.

Author Series | Diana Winston, “Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness”
2020-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). She is the author of The Little Book of Being and the co-author of Fully Present: The Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness. She has taught mindfulness for health and well-being since 1999 in a range of settings including in healthcare, universities, businesses, non-profits, and schools in the US and internationally. Her work has been mentioned in the New York Times, O Magazine, Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, Allure, Women’s Health, among others. She created the evidence-based Mindful Awareness Practices Program (MAPs), she is the founding director of UCLA’s Training in Mindfulness Facilitation, and also a founding board member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. The LA Times calls her one of the nation’s best-known teachers of mindfulness.” You can find her on the UCLA Mindful app, the Ten percent happier app, at www.uclahealth.org/marc and www.dianawinston.com

UCLA AMG Leadership Conference Postponed!
2020-03-17 06:08 | UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
AMG Leadership Conference Postponed
After strong consideration and guidance from campus leadership, we have decided to postpone the AMG Leadership Conference, originally scheduled for April 14, 2020.
We believe that it is in the best interest of the attendees’ health and safety to delay the conference to a later date.
We plan to reschedule the AMG Leadership Conference in the coming months. We will keep you posted.
Thank you for your continued support.
Best wishes,
Dianne Fuller & Paris McDonald
AMG Conference Co-Chairs

2022 AMG Leadership Conference
2022-05-17 13:00 - 2022-05-18 16:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
UCLA’s Administrative Management Group (AMG), sponsored by Campus Human Resources (CHR), is excited to host the 2022 AMG Leadership Conference on Tuesday, May 17th and Wednesday, May 18th from 1 to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Apply and Demonstrate). Free registration grants access to both days.
Power-packed sessions featuring UCLA leadership from CHR, David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), UCLA Extension (UNEX), Enrollment Management, Finance, IT Services, UCLA Recreation, a spotlight on campus resources, and more.
This conference is for anyone who leads professional staff, student staff, or is looking to take the next step in leadership.
Schedule at a Glance (full agenda coming soon to amg.ucla.edu):
Day 1: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Keynote: Martin Jarmond, UCLA Director of Athletics
Day 2: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Opening Keynote: Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, Vice Provost, Enrollment Management
Closing Keynote: Dr. David McIntosh, Vice Dean, JEDI, DGSOM
Bonus: All guests are invited to participate in a virtual networking session immediately following the conference.
Attendees will qualify for prizes and giveaways including Amazon gift cards, free UCLA Extension courses, and more.

Professional Profiles: Assistant Dean Panel
2022-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Join UCLA AMG for our first Professional Profile event of the 2022-2023 year! We will have a panel of Assistant Deans who will discuss their career trajectory, key skills necessary, for this role, and advice for those of you who would like to pursue a career as an Assistant Dean.
Reem Hanna-Harwell, Assistant Dean, Humanities
Sheila Davis, Assistant Dean, School of Nursing
Kathleen Micham, Assistant Dean, Physical Sciences
Moderated by Mark Lucas, AMG Past Chair, with Closing remarks by Grace Fransisca, AMG Events Coordinator.

Team Building and Management During Post-Pandemic Era
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Gerrie Zvara is a UCLA alum. She received her B.A. in Psychology with a specialization in Business and Administration. After graduating from UCLA, she moved down south to San Diego to complete her Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Going to a small private school for her advanced degrees helped her focus and gain the practical experience she needed to build her career. Before coming back to UCLA, Gerrie worked for the City of San Diego Environmental Services and the San Diego District Attorney’s Office as an Organizational Development (OD) and Training specialist. Although she loves San Diego, Gerrie did not hesitate when an opportunity arose to come back to campus. She was the Training and Development manager for Transportation Services (now Events & Transportation) for two years before transitioning to her current department, Organizational Effectiveness and Development. As an internal OE/OD consultant to the UCLA Administration organization, Gerrie has the opportunity to work with all ten departments and individuals from all levels of the hierarchy, which she thoroughly appreciates because it allows her to gain a variety of perspectives on how to make the organization effective. Gerrie is committed to creating a safe environment for individuals and teams to grow beyond their expectations and to realize the impact they have in making an organization successful. She takes pride in her ability to move people and process toward results that will enhance organizational effectiveness and contribute to the strategic goals of the organization. Gerrie is a huge sports fan (Bruins, of course) and loves to attend live theatre, especially musicals. She enjoys spending as much quality time with her family as she can whether it is just hanging out at home binge-watching shows or packing up the trailer and glamping somewhere in California. She loves to travel all over the world but has a special spot in her heart for Hawaii.

How to Effectively Communicate Your Value Proposition in Interviews
2023-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Click here to access video and resources

Resources

AMG Presentation 2.17 – Communicating Your Value Proposition
Sample interviewing chart

Career Skills 101 Workshop Series:
How to Effectively Communicate Your Value Proposition in Interviews
Join AMG for a virtual lunch-hour session with Chris Weber, UCLA Anderson Assistant Dean for Business Transformation, for our second professional skills series workshop, who will lead a discussion on how to effectively communicate your Value Proposition in Interviews.
Preparing for an interview requires knowing your value proposition, understanding what the employer is looking for, and shaping thoughtful, well-organized answers that demonstrate how you will help the company attain their goals.
During this hands-on session, we’ll discuss how to prepare for interviews and practice how to build responses that help you effectively communicate your value proposition to potential employers.
About the Speaker:
Chris serves as the Assistant Dean of Business Transformation for the UCLA Anderson School of Management. In this role, Chris leads the implementation efforts for the school’s strategic plan. He most recently served as the Director of Career Advising and Corporate Outreach in the Parker Career Management Center at UCLA Anderson and joined UCLA staff as an Associate Director of Career Advising at Parker in November 2013.
Prior to joining UCLA Anderson, Chris was a Manager in the Human Capital practice at Deloitte Consulting where he specialized in organizational design, and developing and implementing change management, training, communications and leadership alignment strategies. Chris previously served as the Vice President of Corporate and Revenue Development at United Way Silicon Valley, the Director of Development and Communications for the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center in San Jose, and as both a 2002 Bay Area Corps Member and a Recruitment Director for Teach For America.
Chris received a BA degree from Boston University and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He currently serves as a commissioner on the Sustainable Burbank Commission and as a board member for the Burbank YMCA.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnomiddlenameweber/

UC AMP Conference 2023
2023-04-16 - 2023-04-18 | Marriott Residence Inn, Berkeley CA, 2121 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704
Save the Date!
The 53rd Annual UC AMP Conference
AMPlifying Connections
Hosted by UC Berkeley
Sunday, April 16, 2023, to Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Conference information, including the agenda (in progress), speaker bios, and relevant event updates will be circulated and made available on the UC AMP conference website in the coming weeks: http://uc-amp.org/
The registration fee is $495. You are welcome to register for the conference now: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6muSWSmrwezdxBQ
Our program will begin with an opening reception the evening of Sunday, April 16 and continue through Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Hotel group rates start at $229 per night plus tax will be available Sunday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 19. Conference attendees are welcome to reserve their hotel room now via the following link:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1656636055974&key=GRP&app=resvlink
You can read about Residence Inn by Marriott’s health and sanitation precautions on their website: https://clean.marriott.com/
Mark your calendars and be sure to look out for our registration announcement!
Thank you,
UC AMP Systemwide Steering Committee

Administrative Management Group 2023 Staff Excellence Awards
2023-05-12 12:00 - 13:30 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Dear Colleagues:
We are honored to announce this year’s recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Career, Excellence in Leadership (EXCEL), and Rising Star Awards. Each year, the Administrative Management Group (AMG) shines the spotlight on employees dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in their careers. The nominations received this year were outstanding, reflecting the diverse pool of talent across UCLA and making the selection decisions difficult.
Congratulations to all the nominees and the following 2023 AMG Award recipients:
Distinguished Career Award
Lisa Koerbling, Executive Director, Events & Transportation
Honorable Mention:
Deeona Columbia
Graduate Student Affairs Manager
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Karen Minero
Manager of Training and Outreach
Case Management Services, Student Affairs
Excellence in Leadership (EXCEL) Award
Todd LeGassick, Executive Director, Emergency Medicine, Center for Prehospital Care, UCLA Health
Rising Star Award
Devin Serrano, Superintendent, PreK-12 Programs and Schools, School of Education and Information Studies
View the list of nominees!
Supervisors are encouraged to approve release time so that employees can attend the celebration.
We look forward to celebrating the extraordinary achievements of this year’s recipients of the 2023 AMG Awards.
Sincerely,
Patty Gonzalez Johnson
Chair
Administrative Management Group
Lubbe Levin
Associate Vice Chancellor
Campus Human Resources

AMGreet: Meet the Board
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA

AMG Networking Event | #AMemeGig
2023-07-05 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
CELEBRATE NATIONAL WORKAHOLICS DAY BY TAKING A BREAK WITH YOUR AMG BOARD.
JOIN US FOR A NETWORKING EVENT, GET TO KNOW YOUR PEERS AT UCLA!

The Art (and Practice) of Public Speaking
2023-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Have you struggled with public speaking, and not found a way to improve? Are you interested in growing as a leader, but not sure how to do so?
Either way, Toastmasters is an organization with approaches to build your confidence, tackle bad habits, and hone your technique as a public speaker. Join a talk with Christophe LaBelle to learn more about what
Toastmasters is, how it works, and the value it can offer you. Come ready to receive public speaking tips and tricks, and put them to the test in a safe and supportive environment!
Christophe LaBelle (he/him/his) works in the UCLA campus Office of Sustainability as an Analyst. Christophe primarily conducts research and analysis in support of UCLA and UC-wide environmental policies. He also manages a monthly newsletter and website for the office, and engages the campus community in sustainability programs and practices that reduce pollution and waste, while improving efficiency and equity.
Christophe LaBelle
Sustainability Analyst
UCLA Office of Sustainability

Future Proof Leadership
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Join us for an exploration of the supracultural leadership concepts that were true one hundred years ago, are still true today, and will continue to be true in the future. This talk considers the significance of becoming future-proof leaders oneself and cultivating future-proof leadership in others. This presentation will discuss the distinguishing characteristics that leaders of every organization will require to secure the trust and respect of the people they manage, as well as to sustain the organization’s present and solidify its future.
Michael V. Jenkins has worked with UCLA Health for over ten years and is currently the Manager of IT Risk Operations for the UCLA Health Sciences enterprise. He also holds the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. Michael is a seasoned leadership consultant and a frequent speaker at regional, state, and national conferences.

Michael V. Jenkins, Ph.D., GSLC
Manager
IT Security Risk Operations

#AMGrounding Putting an End to Unproductive Meetings
2023-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Ending Unproductive Virtual Meetings (Slide Deck)
Chava Martinez Senior
Learning and Development Specialist
UCLA Health
Join AMG for a virtual lunch-hour session with UCLA CORE Trainer Chava Martinez for a workshop around Grounding and putting an end to unproductive meetings to avoid burnout. This workshop will provide you with a deeper understanding of the phases we experience during burnout. We will review strategies that can be applied immediately to leverage those reactions and effectively navigate through burnout, grounding ourselves and putting an end to unproductive meetings.
Chava (pronounced Hava ) has been with UCLA Health since 2016 and is a Senior Learning and Development Specialist with the Talent Management team. Chava’s areas of expertise include Leadership Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, and building workplace relationships. She provides learners with practical tools that help them enhance their work-life while building healthier connections with all those we serve.

ProShare 2024 Application Due Nov 30th
2023-11-24 08:00 - 17:00
UCLA AMG: ProShare 2024
WHAT IS PROSHARE?
Proshare is a signature initiative sponsored by the Administrative Management Group (AMG) available to all UCLA staff. Every year, ProShare brings interested staff together in small groups for a 6-month networking and support program from January to June. Longer meetings are welcome if it is feasible for the group. Given the hybrid nature of staff schedules, some or all of the group meetings may take place over Zoom to share successful workplace practices and resources within a confidential and supportive setting. Participants have experienced professional growth, built stronger networks across the university, and learned more about different UCLA departments, divisions, and offices.
WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM BEING PART OF THIS PROGRAM?
In addition to meeting new colleagues from across UCLA and bringing your specific areas of interest to your group’s meetings, you will build relationships with a brain trust you can call upon in the future. By attending meetings hosted by different UCLA staff, you will gain knowledge about the breadth and depth of university operations. Particularly with the changing nature of hybrid work, the need to stay connected is greater than ever. ProShare can play a crucial role in helping you remain focused on professional and personal growth while building authentic relationships and discovering new opportunities. In addition to the connections and knowledge that group members will take away, individuals who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion.
WHAT DO THESE GROUPS DO?
Following the program launch in January, groups typically of 4-6 members will meet once per month through the duration of the program. Each month, the meeting will be hosted by a different group member who will determine the agenda and topics to be discussed. Typical meetings may include (but are not limited to):

A tour of the host’s facility or office, either virtually or in-person
A short presentation by the host about their division/department/office and their role
Confidential discussion focusing on issues the host is currently managing and a dialogue with the group about possible solutions and resources
A safe space for the group members to bring their own issues to seek feedback and advice
Mental health check and discussion of best practices that group members have found useful in managing stress at work
Share professional development resources
Optional group projects to be presented at the end of the program period

WHEN ARE THE MEETINGS?
There is a kick-off meeting at the beginning of the program in January, where you will be introduced to your group and determine meeting times, meeting format, and team norms. There will be a celebratory wrap-up meeting in June when the program concludes, where groups will share insights they have gained and goals they have set for their continued professional growth. In addition, there will be monthly meetings (virtual or in-person as determined by the group) hosted by each member. Because of the nature of the program, every effort must be made by each member to be present at all meetings. It is also essential that you communicate with your team in a timely manner any issues that may come up that may impact your participation in meetings. Meetings are an important part of this program. If your schedule is regularly impacted by unpredictable changes, this may not be the program for you.
WHAT HAVE INDIVIDUALS GAINED BY PARTICIPATING IN PROSHARE?
Check out the ProShare testimonial page here.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR PROSHARE?
Click here for the ProShare application.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Questions? Email us at amgbruin@ucla.edu. Please put “ProShare” in the subject line.
Do you know UCLA colleagues who would like to further develop their UCLA careers? If so, please forward this email to them and encourage them to join the AMG listserv and participate in the ProShare program.

Applications are due Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Apply Now

Unpacking the Value of Mentoring
2024-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Marian Gabra, Ph.D.Director, Advisor Training &Professional Development
Join AMG and Dr. Gabra as we explore the value of mentoring and how it fosters personal and professional growth. The session will demonstrate how to seek mentors and how to cultivate those relationships.
In today’s dynamic professional landscape, mentorship has emerged as a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth. Join us in this insightful workshop as we delve into the intricate layers of mentorship, exploring its multifaceted value and impact on individuals’ journeys toward success.
Some key highlights that will be discussed during the workshop: understanding the essence of mentorship, navigating the mentorship landscape, and cultivating meaningful mentor-mentee relationships.
This workshop is ideal for individuals at all career stages seeking guidance on finding the right mentor and interested in becoming a mentor, as well as those who are looking for valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to unlock the full potential of mentorship in your life and career.

2024 AMG Annual Leadership Conference
2024-04-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Carnesale Commons, 251 Charles E Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
REIMAGINING LEADERSHIP TODAY
FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
This leadership conference will provide a full day of keynote speakers and professional development workshops. Both managers and staff will be inspired by fresh ideas and discussion, begin to rethink the status quo, and leave ready to tackle challenges in creative and innovative ways.

This year’s conference theme considers what it means to lead in a post-pandemic world, where leaders are faced with the challenges of managing hybrid work, recruiting for and retaining staff, encouraging low staff engagement, and leading with empathy through mental illness and burnout, amongst many other hurdles. At the same time, the theme celebrates the opportunities we have as leaders to shape our workplaces into an environment where all our staff thrive and grow as leaders as we serve UCLA. This conference is open to all UCLA staff. Continental breakfast and a lunch buffet will be served.

2024 AMG Excel Awards Ceremony
2024-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
We are honored to announce this year’s recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Career Award, the Excellence in Leadership (EXCEL) Award, and the Rising Star Award. Each year, the Administrative Management Group (AMG) shines the spotlight on employees who have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in their careers at UCLA. We received many outstanding nominations this year.
Congratulations go to the following 2024 AMG award recipients:
For the Distinguished Career Award:

Paul Abramson, Director, Central Ticket Office
Michael Deluca, Associate Vice Chancellor, Campus Life

For the Excellence in Leadership (EXCEL) Award:

Kathleen Micham, Associate Dean of Finance & Administration, Physical Sciences

For the Rising Star Award:

Uyen Ha, Management Services Officer, Department of Community Health Sciences

All award nominees will be recognized in a virtual ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024 from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP at: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcOmsqjkqHt03p1dkT5pSZ7cTneayWQgt.
To view the list of nominees, visit the AMG website at: http://amg.ucla.edu/.
Supervisors are encouraged to approve release time so that employees can attend the celebration on June 7, 2024, provided that the absence would not infringe upon the performance of required job duties.
We look forward to celebrating the extraordinary achievements of this year’s recipients of the 2024 AMG Awards.

Sincerely,

Gina Romero
Chair
Administrative Management Group
Lubbe Levin
Associate Vice Chancellor
Campus Human Resources

AMG Lunch & Learn - Intentional Leadership: Fostering a Culture of Curiosity, Growth, Collaboration, & Inclusion
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
The last several years have presented us with great challenges & opportunities within & beyond UCLA. It has become all the more critical to practice intentional & inclusive leadership to not only promote operational efficiencies but also staff growth, curiosity, collaboration & belonging. The Advising Communities of Excellence (ACE) Professional Development Program in which we lead, & the Center for Academic Advising in the College (CAAC) practice a staff-centered approach that cultivates learning, amplifies staff voices, & integrates staff perspectives into decision-making spaces. The result of a staff-centered model has been greater engagement, an openness to innovate, a drive for more thoughtful collaboration, & comprehensive support for students, staff, & each other within a community of care.
This session will share a framework for intentional leadership & demonstrate concrete strategies & initiatives to achieve these goals.
Marian H. Gabra, Ph.D. is the Senior Director of Learning & Development & Strategic Partnerships. In her role, she works collaboratively across campus to cultivate spaces of learning & growth for staff & students. She also works intentionally to build strategic collaborations between staff, faculty, & students. Marian also advises students in the Center for Academic Advising in the College. She earned her BA in English from Occidental College in 2002 & her doctorate in Comparative Literature from UCLA in 2010.
Alina Avila is the Coordinator of Advising Curricular Initiatives & Academic Advisor with the Center for Academic Advising in the College. Her experiences in ACE changed how she viewed her value & voice in various spaces across the institution & inspired her to turn the skills she has honed, such as advocating for students to faculty & leadership, towards amplifying staff voices. In her current role, she is able to work more directly with ACE to shift the campus culture built on institutional hierarchies.
Alina Avila. Coordinator of Advising Curricular Initiatives & Academic Advisor with the Center for Academic Advising in the College
Marian Gabra, Ph.D.Director, Advisor Training &Professional Development

AMG Lunch & Learn - Habits That Work: Building Better Professional Routines
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | AMG Zoom Event, UCLA
Join AMG on August 27th for a Lunch & Learn with Lola Ivy from Campus Human Resources!

Session Description
Discover how small, intentional habits can enhance your professional development in this engaging one-hour workshop, Habits That Work. This session encourages participants to reflect on the routines that shape their daily work lives. Through guided activities and useful tools, attendees will understand what and how effective habits are formed, as well as explore how habits can be intentionally designed for greater success.
Presenter Bio
Lola Ivy is a workshop facilitator and career management coach with over thirteen years of experience working for UCLA. Currently, she works for Campus Human Resources (CHR), managing a year-long career development program called the Staff Enrichment Program (SEP). Lola also serves as Vice Chair on the Administrative Management Group (AMG) board. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning from Pepperdine University.
