Innovate@UCLA

We had an engaging Innovate@UCLA CxO Exchange at the University of Southern California (USC), where 40 technology and business leaders explored the impact of AI on organizations and management. Dr. Nan Jia, Professor of Strategic Management at USC Marshall School of Business, shared insightful research on AI-driven workplace training, the role of human connection in leadership, and strategies for balancing AI and human collaboration. A special thank you to Catherine Bindewald and USC Marshall for hosting this event! We also appreciate our sponsor, Intuitive.Cloud, a leader in cloud-native engineering and AI-driven solutions, helping enterprises navigate digital transformation with innovative technology strategies. We can't wait to see you at our next event! *To learn more about becoming a member and gaining access to events like this, contact us at [email protected] #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps?Lea Eriksen Greg Geary, CISM Greg Moore Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz?Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray?Howard Miller Snezana Sibalic, Trent Johnson?Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt Joseph Cevetello Natallia Beliakova

Please join us in welcoming Edmund Clark, CIO at California State University, Office of the Chancellor, to the Innovate@UCLA community! Edmund has led and collaborated with high-functioning technology teams at the regional, state, and national levels to accomplish bold, strategic goals. His leadership continues to drive technology innovations at CSU, advancing student success and operational excellence. California State University (CSU) is the largest four-year public university system in the U.S., with 23 campuses and over 477,000 students. CSU is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education, awarding 132,000 degrees annually, and supporting a network of 4 million alumni. Welcome, Ed - we’re excited to have you as part of our network! Find out how to get involved here: https://lnkd.in/givRd_FX #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps?Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz?Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray?Howard Miller Snezana Sibalic, Trent Johnson?Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt Joseph Cevetello

Amazing Experience being able to connect with our community to help wildfire survivors rebound this past Sunday. We are honored to support Human-I-T's initiative to provide laptops and other necessities for those affected by the wildfires. Thomas Phelps,?CIO and SVP of Corporate Strategy at Laserfiche, and?Phillip Ramón Leclair, CIO of City of Pasadena were tremendous leasders that helped?distribute the donated devices so that families can recover and thrive.??? ???Donate funds and/or laptops: https://lnkd.in/e34GUyrs ???Access SoCal wildfire recovery resources: https://lnkd.in/geTHZJYU #TechForGood #WildfireRecovery #RobertHalfTechnology #HumanIT Kelly Lin Memo Inal Greg Smith

I'm excited to announce that I've joined the CEO Advisory Board at Innovate@UCLA! Innovate@UCLA is dedicated to bridging academia and industry to foster collaboration, innovation, and meaningful dialogue around emerging technologies. I'm looking forward to contributing to this dialogue?and leveraging Hitachi Digital Services' expertise in advancing technology for the greater good, driving social innovation and in creating positive impacts across communities. Special thanks to Kevin S. Parikh, James Rinaldi, and the entire Innovate@UCLA Advisory Board for their warm welcome. I'm looking forward to engaging with all of you and the entire UCLA community. #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #SocialInnovation #AI #Collaboration #InnovateUCLA

Welcome, Olivier Crene and Milestone Technologies, Inc., to the Innovate@UCLA Community. Olivier is a seasoned technology services executive based out of Los Angeles, CA, currently serving as President of Digital Workplace (ServiceNow, Service Desk, End User Device Management, AV/VC, Events), Cloud and Infrastructure (Data Center, Network, DevOps, Cyber Security) Services at Milestone Technologies, Inc. Milestone Technologies, Inc. Technologies is a global IT services and digital solutions company specializing in digital workplace, cloud solutions, AI/automation, and ServiceNow. For over 25 years, it has helped leading enterprises accelerate digital operations, drive innovation, and enhance efficiency. Find out how to get involved here: https://lnkd.in/givRd_FX #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps?Lea Eriksen Greg Geary, CISM Greg Moore Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz?Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray?Howard Miller Snezana Sibalic, Trent Johnson?Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt Joseph Cevetello Jill M. Hull

Last chance to register for the Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology workshop happening today! Join us for "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Voice" from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST. This session will focus on practical strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and confidently find your voice in meetings. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gFqhy3eJ Speakers include Cindy McKenzie, Retired CIO, VP & Co-Founder of STEM Advantage, and Melanie Hildebrandt, EVP & CIO of Endeavor & TKO. Don't miss this opportunity to gain the confidence to speak up, make an impact, and advance your career! #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps?Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz?Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray?Howard Miller Snezana Sibalic, Trent Johnson?Beverly Macy Joseph Cevetello

Be part of the Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology (WIT) workshop, "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Voice," on Tuesday, March 11th, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gFqhy3eJ Randi Levin, WIT Committee Member and CEO of The Women in Tech Accelerator, invites you to join us in breaking barriers and overcoming self-doubt as we empower women to own their voices in professional spaces. #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps?Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz?Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray, ASID?Howard Miller Snezana Sibalic, Trent Johnson?Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt Joseph Cevetello Cindy McKenzie

Exciting things are happening at Innovate@UCLA! We’re welcoming two outstanding leaders to our CEO Advisory Board - Roger Lvin, CEO of Hitachi Digital Services, and Dan Priest, Chief AI Officer at PwC. Their expertise will help drive meaningful conversations on AI, digital transformation, and industry-academia collaboration. Read the entire message from James Rinaldi, our Executive Director, and learn more about our latest updates: https://lnkd.in/guirCArJ #innovation #education #community? ? Bhupesh Arora Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps?Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz?Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray?Howard Miller Snezana Sibalic, Trent Johnson?Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt Joseph Cevetello

Join us for an Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology (WIT) interactive workshop, “ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Voice,” on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST. This session, led by Cindy McKenzie (Retired CIO, VP & Co-Founder of STEM Advantage) and Melanie Hildebrandt (EVP & CIO, Endeavor & TKO), will focus on providing practical examples and advice on how to tackle imposter syndrome and find your voice in meetings. This event is open to all: members and non-members are welcome! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gFqhy3eJ #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps?Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz?Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray?Howard Miller Snezana Sibalic, Trent Johnson?Beverly Macy Joseph Cevetello