Riordan Alumni Story Submission Form

Your story is part of Riordan’s legacy.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Riordan Programs in 2027, we want to spotlight the alumni who bring our community to life. From career milestones and new ventures to lasting friendships and giving back, we invite you to share your story and how Riordan has been part of your journey.

Selected stories may be featured in Riordan Programs newsletters, social media, web content, event materials, or 40th anniversary communications.

This form takes approximately 5 to 8 minutes to complete. Please share one story per submission. Have another story? You’re welcome to submit again!

Submitting a story does not guarantee publication. The Riordan Programs team may contact you for additional information, an interview, photos, or approval before publication.

Alumni Feature What We’re Looking For

🏛️ Called to Serve: Public Service & Military

Alumni serving their communities through careers in public service or the military.

🎂 The Classes That Started It All: Scholars ’87 & Fellows ’88

Memories and reflections from the inaugural Riordan Scholars class of 1987 and Riordan Fellows class of 1988.

✈️ Across the Globe: Alumni Around the World

Alumni building lives and careers around the globe.

🍽️ Serving Success: Alumni Restaurant Owners

Alumni bringing their entrepreneurial vision to life through restaurant ownership.

💼 From SMC to Wall Street

Alumni who turned inspiration from the Stock Market Competition into careers in finance.
🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏾 A Connection That Lasts: Alumni & Their Mentors

Alumni whose mentorships through The Riordan Programs grew into lasting, meaningful connections.

✍🏽 The Next Chapter: Alumni Authors & Storytellers

Alumni sharing their ideas and perspectives through published books, articles, or essays.

🫶 Giving It Forward: Alumni on Nonprofit Boards

Alumni making a difference through leadership on nonprofit boards.

🚀 From Vision to Venture: Alumni Entrepreneurs

Alumni who brought their vision to life by founding a business or organization.
🎬 Behind the Scenes: Alumni in Entertainment

Alumni shaping the entertainment industry through careers in film, television, music, and media.

🎓 Degrees of Impact: Alumni in Research & Academia

Alumni pursuing or holding PhDs and making an impact through research, scholarship, and teaching.

💙 A Shared Beginning: Alumni Love Stories

Couples who are both Riordan Alumni.

Alumni Feature	What We’re Looking For
🏛️ Called to Serve: Public Service & Military	Alumni serving their communities through careers in public service or the military.
🎂 The Classes That Started It All: Scholars ’87 & Fellows ’88	Memories and reflections from the inaugural Riordan Scholars class of 1987 and Riordan Fellows class of 1988.
✈️ Across the Globe: Alumni Around the World	Alumni building lives and careers around the globe.
🍽️ Serving Success: Alumni Restaurant Owners	Alumni bringing their entrepreneurial vision to life through restaurant ownership.
💼 From SMC to Wall Street	Alumni who turned inspiration from the Stock Market Competition into careers in finance.
🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏾 A Connection That Lasts: Alumni & Their Mentors	Alumni whose mentorships through The Riordan Programs grew into lasting, meaningful connections.
✍🏽 The Next Chapter: Alumni Authors & Storytellers	Alumni sharing their ideas and perspectives through published books, articles, or essays.
🫶 Giving It Forward: Alumni on Nonprofit Boards	Alumni making a difference through leadership on nonprofit boards.
🚀 From Vision to Venture: Alumni Entrepreneurs	Alumni who brought their vision to life by founding a business or organization.
🎬 Behind the Scenes: Alumni in Entertainment	Alumni shaping the entertainment industry through careers in film, television, music, and media.
🎓 Degrees of Impact: Alumni in Research & Academia	Alumni pursuing or holding PhDs and making an impact through research, scholarship, and teaching.
💙 A Shared Beginning: Alumni Love Stories	Couples who are both Riordan Alumni.

Help us celebrate 40 years of Riordan by sharing the moments and milestones that have shaped your journey!!!

Contact Information
Please provide your contact information so the Riordan Programs team can follow up about your submission.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

About You

Riordan Programs Participation

Riordan ScholarsCollege-to-CareerRiordan Fellows

Current City, State or Country

Current Job Title

LinkedIn Profile

Professional Website and Bio

🏛️ Called to Serve: Public Service & Military

What is or was your role in public service or the military, and what has been most meaningful about your service?

💙 A Shared Beginning: Alumni Love Stories

Are you and your partner both Riordan Alumni?

YesNo

What are your names, and which programs and cohort years did each of you participate in? Tell us how you met and how your relationship began.

Please upload a photo of you and your spouse together.

🎂 The Classes That Started It All: Scholars ’87 & Fellows ’88

What inspired you to join the inaugural Riordan Scholars class in 1987 or Riordan Fellows class in 1988?

How did being part of one of these first classes shape your life, and what memory stands out most?

✈️ Across the Globe: Alumni Around the World

Where are you living or working, and what brought you there?

🍽️ Serving Success: Alumni Restaurant Owners

What is your restaurant’s name, location, and concept? Please include a website or reservation link.

💼 From SMC to Wall Street

What is your current role in finance?

What moment or lesson from The Riordan Programs’ Stock Market Competition sparked your interest in finance?

🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏾 A Connection That Lasts: Alumni & Their Mentors

Who was your mentor through The Riordan Programs, and how many years have you stayed in touch?

Why is your mentor relationship important to you?

✍🏽 The Next Chapter: Alumni Authors & Storytellers

What have you published? Please include the title, type of work, logline or brief summary, and a link where readers can purchase or read it.

🫶 Giving It Forward: Alumni on Nonprofit Boards

Which nonprofit board do you serve on, and what is your role? Please include the organization’s website and, if available, a link to support or get involved.

🚀 From Vision to Venture: Alumni Entrepreneurs

What business or organization did you found, and what does it do? Please include its website and, if applicable, a link to shop, visit, or explore your services.

🎬 Behind the Scenes: Alumni in Entertainment

What is your current role in entertainment, and what project or accomplishment would you like to highlight? Please include a relevant link.

🎓 Degrees of Impact: Alumni in Research & Academia

What is your field of study, institution, and current stage of your PhD journey? What inspired you to pursue this path?

Photos & Supporting Materials

Headshot or Primary Photo

Additional Photos or Supporting Materials

Photo Caption & Names of People Pictured

Photo Credit

Links to relevant articles, videos, or websites

Permissions

Accuracy Confirmation

I confirm that the information in this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Photo Rights Confirmation

I confirm that I have permission to submit the uploaded photos or materials for consideration by Riordan Programs.

Photo Rights Authorization

I authorize UCLA Anderson Riordan Programs to review, edit for length and clarity, and use the information, quotations, name, professional details, likeness, and materials submitted through this form in Riordan Programs communications, including newsletters, social media, websites, event materials, and anniversary communications. I understand that Riordan Programs may contact me for additional information or approval before publication.

Permission to Contact

I give Riordan Programs permission to contact me about this submission.

Publication Acknowledgement

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee that the story will be published or featured.

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