Alumni Spotlights feature outstanding UC Santa Barbara alumni succeeding in their careers, proud of their Gaucho heritage.

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Talk with first female Historian of the Senate and head of the United States Senate Historical Office
Esri’s Chief Scientist Dr. Dawn Wright Ph.D. `94
Award-winning research in social identity and status
The loss of a family member to melanoma prompted Christie Covarrubias BA ’91 to think globally about prevention.
Milo Sensors CEO Bob Lansdorp Ph.D. `15 pioneers wearable alcohol sensing technology
Nicholas Burger Ph.D. `08 is at the forefront of solving world problems at RAND.