Cal for All
An inclusive online leadership series
Join us to create a more inclusive alumni community.
Cal for All is a speaker series aimed at creating a more inclusive alumni community. Cal for All brings Berkeley alumni from diverse backgrounds and Cal Alumni Association (CAA) Alumni Chapter leaders together to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ). This series offers a unique opportunity to connect with other alums, exchange best practices, and learn from our speakers about their efforts to promote DEIBJ values in their work and across the Cal community.
Each Cal for All event is curated to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where alumni from all backgrounds can network, engage, and learn. This is a chance to connect with fellow Cal alums, share your experiences, and make a lasting impact on the Cal experience.
Watch recordings of past Cal for All events.
Learn more about DEIBJ and find additional resources provided by the UC Berkeley Division of Equity & Inclusion.
Upcoming Cal for All Events
Episode 6
Transforming Healthcare: Harnessing AI for Health Innovations
Coming in 2025
Virtual
Technological advances including AI are rapidly shaping the future of your healthcare. UC Berkeley leaders and alumni are at the forefront of this consequential shift.
UC Regent Lark Park will share her perspective on these innovations, her insights on leadership, and strategies for addressing healthcare inequities, and reflect on how her cross-sector career and commitment to equity and inclusion have been shaped by her UC Berkeley education and the Cal changemaker community.
A panel of distinguished alumni, embodying UC Berkeley’s commitment to driving positive change, will share their professional experiences—from medical education and community health, to AI-driven solutions and global innovation. This event aims to bring together Berkeley alumni and leaders to explore how diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) can drive innovative leadership in healthcare, offering strategies that pave the way for a more inclusive future in the field.
What we’ll discuss:
- Building healthier communities
- AI and technology in healthcare
- Healthcare leadership for the future
Who the event is for: UC Berkeley alumni, students, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and those passionate about equity in healthcare. Whether you are an established leader, an emerging changemaker, or simply committed to DEIBJ values, this event offers insights and opportunities for everyone looking to make an impact in the healthcare space.
Why you should register: Don’t miss the chance to hear from visionary leaders like UC Regent Lark Park and our distinguished alumni panelists, who are shaping the future of equitable and innovative healthcare. Engage in discussions that bridge the gap between healthcare equity, community impact, and cutting-edge technology. Register now to secure your spot in this forward-thinking conversation on the future of healthcare!
Special Guests
| Lark Park ’91, M.A. (she/her) UC Regent Director, California Education Learning Lab, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research |
Dr. Adaira Landry ’06 (she/her) Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School Author of MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact |
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| Molly Bode MBA ’14, M.P.H. ’14 (she/her) Partner, McKinsey & Company |
Ron Guerrier (he/him) Chief Technology Officer, Save the Children |
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| MODERATOR Anne Baranger Ph.D. ’93 Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, UC Berkeley College of Chemistry |
HOST Cathy Han ’01 (she/her) Founder, DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council Board Secretary, Cal Alumni Club of New York |
If you require an accommodation for effective communication, or information about mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact events@alumni.berkeley.edu or 510.900.8224 with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7–10 days in advance of the event.
Episode 5
Advancing Sustainable and Equitable Futures
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. PT
Virtual
Creating lasting change requires collaboration across industries, communities, and generations. UC Berkeley’s visionary leaders and trailblazing alumni are exploring ways innovation, sustainability, and equity can drive a better future.
Dr. Yvette Gullatt ’88, M.A. ’94, Ph.D. ’05 joins Cal for All for a special fireside chat with host Cathy Han ’01 during Homecoming Weekend. Dr. Gullatt is Vice President for Graduate and Undergraduate Affairs, Vice Provost for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Chief Diversity Officer for the University of California system. She will reflect on her journey at Berkeley, her vision for the future of education, and the leadership strategies shaping a more inclusive and sustainable world. Sharing her insights on equity and diversity in the UC system, Dr. Gullatt will explain how her Berkeley education and experiences prepared her for this unique leadership role.
A panel of distinguished alumni, who embody UC Berkeley’s commitment to driving positive local and global change, will share their professional experiences—from economic development to community building to global philanthropy. Panel topics will include cross-sector collaboration for sustainability, promoting DEIBJ within communities, and leading equitable impact on a global scale.
This event will highlight Cal success stories; showcase campus and alumni leaders who align with values of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ); and discuss actionable strategies for fostering sustainable leadership across communities.
What we’ll discuss: UC Berkeley’s unique culture and educational training that, over decades, has cultivated generations of talent across disciplines into transformative leaders. Topics include:
- The diverse leadership journeys of UC Berkeley alumni
- Future-focused education and sustainable leadership
- Vision for equitable change and community engagement
Who the event is for: UC Berkeley alumni, students, community leaders, and professionals passionate about sustainability, innovation, and equity. Whether you are a seasoned leader, an emerging changemaker, or simply committed to supporting DEIBJ values, this event will offer insights and opportunities for everyone looking to make an impact.
Why you should register: Don’t miss the chance to hear from visionary leaders, like UC Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Yvette Gullatt and our distinguished panelists, who are shaping the future of equitable and sustainable practices. Connect with UC Berkeley’s global impact and contribute to advancing DEIBJ values in your community. Secure your spot for this exciting conversation!
Special Guests
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| Yvette Gullatt ’88, M.A. ’94, Ph.D. ’05 (she/her) Vice President for Graduate and Undergraduate Affairs; Vice Provost for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; and Chief Diversity Officer, University of California System |
Kate Gordon J.D. ’02, M.C.P. ’02 (she/her) CEO, California Forward |
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| Wayne Ho ’97, M.P.P. (he/him) President & CEO, Chinese-American Planning Council |
Renee Kuriyan Wittemyer M.A. ’05, Ph.D. ’08 (she/her) VP of Program Strategy, Pivotal Ventures |
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| MODERATOR Amber Johnson Ph.D. (they/them) Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, UC Berkeley Division of Equity & Inclusion |
HOST Cathy Han ’01 (she/her) Founder, DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council Board Secretary, Cal Alumni Club of New York |
If you require an accommodation for effective communication, or information about mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact events@alumni.berkeley.edu or 510.900.8224 with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7–10 days in advance of the event.
Episode 4
Building an Inclusive STEM Pipeline: From Education to Industry
Recorded May 1, 2024
Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu, Dean of the UC Berkeley College of Engineering, joined Cathy Han ’01, Founder of CAA’s DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council and Board Secretary of the Cal Alumni Club of New York, for a fireside chat. Colette Patt ’85, Ph.D. ’95, Assistant Dean for DEIBJ, UC Berkeley College of Computing, moderated an engaging panel on DEIBJ leadership, featuring inspiring Cal alumni leaders from engineering, technology, and legal/IP advisory backgrounds who shared their unique insights and best practices.
Special Guests
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| Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu (she/her) Dean, UC Berkeley College of Engineering |
Miller Allen ’93, M.S. ’95, Ph.D. ’02 (he/him) Senior Director, Applied Materials |
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| Keitha Pansy ’02 (she/her) Chief of Staff, Worldwide Commercial Solutions Area CTO, Microsoft |
Jeff Chou ’07, M.S. ’10, Ph.D. ’11 (he/him) Co-founder and CEO, Sync Computing |
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| MODERATOR Colette Patt ’85, Ph.D. ’95 (she/her) Assistant Dean for DEIBJ, UC Berkeley College of Computing |
HOST Cathy Han ’01 (she/her) Founder, DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council Board Secretary, Cal Alumni Club of New York |
Episode 3
Thriving Communities for All
Recorded March 7, 2024
UC Berkeley’s Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer, Dania Matos, J.D., joined Cathy Han ’01, Founder of CAA’s DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council and Board Secretary of the Cal Alumni Club of New York, for a fireside chat. Diego Jácome, co-chair of the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association – Los Angeles chapter, moderated an engaging panel on DEIBJ leadership, featuring inspiring Cal alumni leaders from management consulting, higher education, and technology backgrounds who shared their unique insights and best practices.
Special Guests
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| Dania Matos, J.D. (she/her/ella) Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer, UC Berkeley |
Jan Shelly Brown ’14 (she/her) Partner, McKinsey & Company |
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| Kenichi Soga Ph.D. ’94 (he/him) Chancellor’s Professor and Special Advisor to the Dean of the College of Engineering for Resilient and Sustainable Systems, UC Berkeley |
Nicole Carlotto ’09 (she/her) Director of Communications and Advocacy, University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations |
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| MODERATOR Diego Jacome ’06 (he/him) Co-Chair, UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association – Los Angeles |
HOST Cathy Han ’01 (she/her) Founder, DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council Board Secretary, Cal Alumni Club of New York |
Episode 2
Fostering Diverse Leadership for Sustainable Impact
Recorded February 13, 2024
UC Regent John A. Pérez joined Cathy Han ’01, Founder of CAA’s DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council and Board Secretary of the Cal Alumni Club of New York, for a virtual fireside chat. Ché L. Abram Chief of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, moderated an engaging panel on DEIBJ leadership, featuring inspiring Cal alumni leaders from technology, higher-ed, and nonprofit backgrounds who shared their unique insights and best practices.
Special Guests
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| John A. Pérez (he/him) UC Regent |
Dr. Deborah Cheng ’13 (she/her) Director of Fellowships & Public Service Partnerships, CCNY Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership |
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| Dr. Allison Scott (she/her) CEO, Kapor Foundation |
Ousman Jobe ’95 (he/him) Director of Global Partnerships, Microsoft |
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| MODERATOR Ché L. Abram (she/her) Chief DEI Officer, UC Berkeley School of Public Health |
HOST Cathy Han ’01 (she/her) Founder, DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council Board Secretary, Cal Alumni Club of New York |
Episode 1
A Changemaker Mindset for Inclusive Innovation
Recorded April 17, 2023
Cathy Han ’01, founder of CAA’s DEIBJ Alumni Chapter Leadership Council and member of the Cal Alumni Club of New York board of directors, led a fireside chat with UC Berkeley’s Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer, Dr. Rich Lyons ’82. An interactive panel on DEIBJ innovation followed, featuring inspiring Cal alumni leaders from public, private, and nonprofit-sector backgrounds who shared their unique insights and best practices. Dr. Élida Bautista, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, served as moderator.
Special Guests
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| Richard Lyons ’82, Ph.D. (he/him) Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer, UC Berkeley |
Ahmad Anderson ’83 (he/him) Director of People & Culture, Gardens of Golden Gate Park |
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| Ahsia Badi ’02, M.P.H. (she/her) Senior Advisor to the Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services, Office of the Mayor of New York City |
Joanna Burleson ’01 (she/her) Managing Director, Monitor Institute by Deloitte |
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| MODERATOR Élida Bautista, Ph.D. (she/her) Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley |
HOST Cathy Han ’01 (she/her) Founder, DEIBJ Alumni Leadership Council Member, Board of Directors, Cal Alumni Club of New York |
