Jackie Filla
Jackie Filla ’02 (B.A. political science) has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Hotel Association of Los Angeles. The organization works to advance the industry and improve the lives of all employees in the field.
Life Event: Career
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Neda Niroumand
Neda Niroumand ’94 (B.A. business administration-marketing) joined Issa Rae’s ColorCreative team as a manager and producer. She was a former literary manager at LINK and a partner at Equitable Management. She previously collaborated with “Black Box” director Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour and documentarian and producer Jan Oxenberg.
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Katie Hennessey
Katie Hennessey ’12 (B.A. communications-journalism) is a senior talent producer at ESPN. She previously served as a senior publicist for Walt Disney Studios, where she worked on promoting such films as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “The Lion King.”
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Becky Wells
Becky Wells ’00 (B.A. communications-public relations), who was among the first cohort of students in Cal State Fullerton’s Guardian Scholars Program, spoke at the California State University Board of Trustees meeting to honor the program’s 25th anniversary.
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Jenny Luker
Jenny Luker ’01 (M.A. sociology) is president of Platinum Guild International USA. She is responsible for the strategic business development of the platinum jewelry industry in the U.S.
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Henry Matlosz
Henry Matlosz ’15 (M.S. environmental engineering) was hired as public works director for Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. In this role, he will lead the management of building and grounds, and play a key role in managing capital and construction projects.
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Keith Collins
Keith Collins ’06 (B.A. history) was appointed city attorney by the Whittier City Council. He previously served as the city attorney in Fort Bragg and the assistant city attorney in La Habra, Placentia, Bishop and Blythe. He has experience in land use, redevelopment, elections, First Amendment issues, labor and employment, criminal prosecution, litigation, law enforcement, […]
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Harvey F. De La Torre
Harvey F. De La Torre ’04 (M.A. political science) was named general manager for the Municipal Water District of Orange County board of directors. He previously spearheaded the revised financial reserve policy and facilitated strategies for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as interim general manager and assistant general manager.
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Tina King
Tina King ’16 (Ed.D. educational leadership), president of San Diego College of Continuing Education, was appointed to San Diego’s Workforce Partnership’s development board. The organization works to empower job seekers in San Diego County with the skills needed for in-demand careers.
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Thomas R. Hatch
Thomas R. Hatch ’91, ’95 (B.A. political science, M.P.A.) was appointed interim city manager of Santa Ana, overseeing operations for one of the largest cities in Orange County with over 1,400 employees. He has 36 years of local government experience, including serving more than 12 years as city manager and assistant city manager of Costa […]