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Shawn (Smith) Turner
Shawn Turner currently manages corporate communications and public relations initiatives for Disney Store North America, the retail division of Disney Consumer Products. Representing more than 220 retail locations, Shawn has led a wide range of campaigns for Disney Store including the grand opening of Disney Store's first- ever retail location in Times Square and the launch of an award-winning new store design.
Shawn began her Disney career with Disney Consumer Products more than three years ago supporting their toy, stationery and food, health and beauty lines of business. She also managed key film franchise product launches including Disney's The Princess and the Frog, which became one of the top merchandising programs of 2009.
Prior to her time at Disney, Shawn spent more than two years working for global entertainment PR agency, Rogers & Cowan. Shawn got her start at boutique public relations firm Tobin & Associates, under the leadership of legendary publicist Pat Tobin. In that time span Shawn represented a broad array of clients including Wells Fargo Bank, Texas Instruments, Toyota and Southern California Edison. She has continually embraced new challenges, spearheading multi-faceted PR campaigns.
A native of Southern California, Shawn grew up in South Los Angeles, and entered UCLA as an English major in 1990. After graduating, she pursued her passion for writing and began a career as a journalist before eventually transitioning into public relations. She went on to serve a broad array of clients across industries including entertainment, consumer products, travel and tourism, and banking. Shawn was recently applauded for her accomplishments and recognized as one of PR Week's 40 Under 40 "One to Watch" http://www.prweekus.com/40-under-40-2011-ones-to-watch/slideshow/356/.
A proud Bruin, Shawn currently serves as the director of marketing and communications for the UCLA Black Alumni Association. She is also a member of the National Black Public Relations Society of America, and often meets with young professionals to mentor them as they take their first steps into the PR industry.
Shawn's professional success is mirrored by her devotion to her family including her mother and youngest sister.
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| TELL US ABOUT YOU | | We love to recognize our fellow Bruins who are making an impact in their communities and in their careers.
If you or someone you know could be a candidate for UBAA recognition in our monthly newsletter, please email info@uclablackalumni.org as soon as possible. Briefly describe what you do, your UCLA graduation year, etc.
NOTE: You must be a UBAA member to be recognized. If you are not, becoming a member will be required and should be done online: www.uclablackalumni.org.
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UBAA LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP | | |
The UBAA Legacy Scholarship Campaign Needs Your Help!
We're making our push to raise funds for the 2011-2012 entering freshman class. Help UBAA continue its success in providing every entering African-American freshman with a scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. We raised over $500,000 last year and provided scholarships to almost 200 students including athletes on partial scholarship. We expect to give scholarships to a larger number of students this coming fall.
There are two ways to give: (1) Through the UBAA website at www.uclablackalumni.org and/or (2) through the California Community Foundation at
www.calfund.org/give/AfricanAmericanScholarshipFund.php
Help continue the legacy of African-Americans at UCLA.
Contact Van Scott for more details at van@urbandesigncenter.com |
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UBAA WELCOMES NEW AND RENEWED MEMBERS | | |
Thank you for joining us and showing your committment to continuing our legacy at UCLA. UBAA celebrates its members! 
- Otis Bradley
- Evynn Davis
- Gerald Phillips
- Miles Goodloe
- Geneva Boyce
- Orlandis Hardy
- Bianca Carrion
- Chanera Peck
- Chinenye Okoye
- Kesha Prado
- Brittany Carraby
- Joy Eaton
- Dennis Denman
- Devon Minor
- Bryce Lowe
- Chris Grays
- Monet McCord
- Naomi Shankute
- Michelle Labelle
- Jared Richmond
- Ebreon Harris
- Brittani McCullough
- Leul Facadu
- Aarie Washington
- Jenelle Bossett
- Stephanie Roberts
- Ruth Tesfai
- Erica McDonnell
- Veronica Donerson
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT | | |
Hello Black Bruins,
I know that you are enjoying summer and trying to stay cool so I'll keep this address short and sweet. Next year is an election year and many people will be asking for financial support. It is important that we support our students EVERY year in order to continue our legacy at UCLA. We have one year left to participate in the Bruin Advantage program that allows for each dollar we raise to be matched 3-to-1, therefore it is vital that we maximize our fundraising efforts now. Your volunteered time and financial support is needed and greatly appreciated. Please remember UBAA in your future giving. As always, we will continue to provide access to admitted African American students with our fundraising efforts and planning activities for Alumni that will keep us connected. Remember, making a one-time donation or donating just $10 per month or more online can help us to succeed in our commitment to our UCLA legacy. Go to www.uclablackalumni.org to donate or to become a UBAA member. Be a part of the Black Bruin Movement.
GO BRUINS!
LaMonica Peters UBAA President |
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Mark Your UBAA Calendar | | |
AUGUST 2011
Beginning August 8
2011-12 UCLA Men's Basketball "Bruin Road Show"
Fourteen exciting matchups including Texas & USC will be played at the L.A. Sports Arena this season.
To Purchase Tickets:
Online: uclabruins.com or Ticketmaster.com
Phone: UCLA Central Ticket Office 310-UCLA-WIN (M-F, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) or Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000
To view the 2011-12 schedule, click here.
August 13
Diversity MBA Admissions Conference (DMAC)
UCLA - Covell Commons, 7am-4pm
To Register go to: riordanalumni.com/dmac2011
The Diversity MBA Admissions Conference (DMAC) is an annual event at
UCLA that connects talented diverse, underrepresented and underserved candidates who wish to pursue a degree in business with Admissions Directors at top-tier business school. The conference allows attendees to interact directly with MBA Admissions Directors from the country's top business schools, learn about the MBA Admissions process and the relative strengths of the attending business school's curriculum and student culture. The conference has continually helped connect and place participants with top-tier MBA programs across the nation.
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| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | | Have you graduated from UCLA and said, "I want to be more connected to UCLA's Black Alumni and be more involved"?
Well, here is your chance! You can do this by becoming apart of a volunteer committee. We need your help and would love to have you. See the list below. If YOU are INTERESTED in ANY of these committees, email us at info@uclablackalumni.org. Thank you!
Committees Where You Are Needed:
1. Volunteers - Helping to organize and locate volunteers for various events throughout the year
2. Fundraising - Helping to raise money for UBAA events and scholarships
3. Marketing - Finding innovative ways to publicize UBAA events and activities
4. IT - Helping to serve the technological needs of UBAA
5. Membership - Helping to bring more Bruins together
6. Campus & Community Relations - Keeping UBAA informed and engaged with campus activities that specifically affect Black Bruins
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DINNER VOLUNTEERS:
We need several volunteers to serve on the UBAA Dinner committee. Our dinner is scheduled for February 2012 with Honorees to be announced. Those with planning experience are especially needed. Please reply to info@uclablackalumni.org with Dinner Volunteer in the subject line.
UCLA: The First Century
It's the 1st in-depth history of UCLA in over 40 years.
If you order your book now, you get $20 off!
http://www.tmplimited.com/ucla
BruinWorks!
The UCLA Alumni Association has launched BruinWorks, an online, interactive network exclusively for UCLA graduates. This dynamic site allows alumni to connect professionally and personally. BruinWorks is a UCLA graduate's most valuable resource. Go to www.bruinworks.com now!
Alumni Mentors
Interested in Being an Alumni mentor to a UCLA Black Undergrad Student? Sign up to be a mentor through ASP's African Brothers and Sisters Mentorship Program. Info and application are below.
The directions to submit the application are as follows:
1) Download the application at this URL address:
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B8s1uv-mXeI2YjhjZjBlZWUtYWEzYS00ZTVlLWExYjQtMDA1N2MzZDdmMWVl&hl=en&authkey=CLCSuaYF 2) Fill out the application
3) E-mail the completed application to africanbrothersandsisters@gmail.com or print it and turn in the hard copy to ASP cubicle located in Student Activity Center Room 105
Renew Your Dues Today
Please renew your membership online at www.uclablackalumni.org. Your membership helps us to assist alumni, students and the community. Annual Membership is only $50. Thank you! LinkedIn.com We have created an UCLA Black Alumni page on the linkedin.com website. If you would like to connect with other Black Bruins in a professional networking environment. We will add job postings as they become available to us!
Reconnect with other UCLA Black Alumni Association.
Twitter We are on twitter.com @BlackBruinAlum.
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