Career

David Lu: Reducing Air Pollution with Actionable Data
By Rebekah MoanPresented by Clarity Movement’s sensors can be found in 85 countries…but none of Clarity Movement’s success would have happened without UC Berkeley. David Lu ’16 didn’t know how clear the sky could be or the true color vibrancy of flowers until he came to the Bay Area in June 2012. Growing up in Shanghai, the […]

From Cal to “Wings of Gold”
By Nia CoatsAfter receiving his political science degree, David Julian ’18 made his way into the sky as a Marine Corps Naval Aviator. He has learned the mindset that it is not about himself.

Sometimes, Your Career After Cal Is Like a Box of Chocolates
By Chinwe Oniah and Amanda ChiuComing to UC Berkeley with a passion for social justice and advocacy, Linda Sanchez ’14 found a career path that aligned with those values: co-owning a chocolate shop.

Jason Bircea ’17 Chose UC Berkeley Twice
By Amanda ChiuJason Bircea ’17 chose to study at UC Berkeley twice, first as an undergraduate and then as a Ph.D. student.

Alec Huth ’22: The Face Behind Fruit Face
By Josephine ThorntonFounder of Fruit Face, Alec Huth ’22, shares her experiences starting her locally-made organic and sustainable clothing line.

Valuing Family and Social Impact Launched Kevin Lee into Entrepreneurship
By Amanda Chiuimmi co-founder Kevin Lee ’12 practiced his business skills and learned about the social sector at UC Berkeley.

There’s No ‘Medium’ Switch for Journalist and Travel Lecturer Dianne Fukami ’77
By Amanda ChiuJournalist Dianne Fukami ’77 credits UC Berkeley’s investment in her as a student for her continued loyalty to all things Cal, including the Cal Discoveries Travel program.

Bears in Business: Toby Ricco
Toby Ricco ’13, M.S. ’14, founder and CEO of Bimotal, walked into UC Berkeley with the goal of becoming an engineer and a passion for tinkering. At Cal, Ricco developed the skills and experience that have built his engineering and entrepreneurial career.

Adding to Berkeley’s Multiculturalism, One Ice Cream at a Time
By Amanda ChiuSharon Ku ’08 uses ice cream (and her nutritional science degree) to give back to UC Berkeley and encourage multiculturalism through her dessert cafe Uji Time.

Achieving Dreams by Taking on Challenges
By Alejandra Granados DominguezFrom his time at UC Berkeley to his career in law, Anderson Franco ’10, J.D. ’13 persevered through different obstacles while remaining committed to serving his community.

Bears in Business: Ryan Waliany
At Cal, Ryan Waliany ’08 learned to work smart and focus on the learning experience. Those lessons now influence his entrepreneurship today.

Bears in Business: Stuart Smith ’70
The award-winning Smith-Madrone co-founder discusses the ways his Cal experience at UC Berkeley influenced his decision to enter the wine industry and shaped his business practices.