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Certificate Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Keynote Speaker

The 2025 Certificate Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 16

2025 Keynote Speaker

Terri Hines

Terri Hines

Storyteller, Philanthropist, and Executive

Terri Hines is an award-winning marketing and communications executive with over 25 years of experience leading iconic global brands across sports, media, fashion, entertainment, retail and consumer products industries. As Executive Vice President, Communications for FOX Sports, she serves as the network’s chief spokesperson, overseeing all communications, publicity, brand, culture and social responsibility strategies for the #1 brand in live sports entertainment.

A dynamic sports leader, Terri previously spent a decade at NIKE, Inc., where she held key leadership positions within the Jordan Brand, inspired by the dynamic legacy, vision, and direct involvement of NBA legend Michael Jordan, spearheading communications and entertainment strategy that influenced culture. Her brand imprint continued at Converse, leading legacy-defining campaigns that contributed to its billion-dollar growth. Prior to Nike, she held pivotal roles in marketing, communications and sales for global brands Nissan North America, Kodak and Volkswagen of America.

A sought-after speaker, thought leader and cultural strategist, Terri has had the honor of presenting at global business conferences, trade shows and career seminars, and for sports league partners, the Los Angeles Dodgers, NFL Players Association, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and NASCAR.

She has guest lectured at several leading universities including University of Southern California (USC), Stanford, NYU, San Diego State, University of Oregon, and her alma mater, Florida A&M University. She has also received numerous distinguished honors over her career.

UCLA is a dynamic, global institution that I have long admired. With my strong ties to UCLA, it was a natural fit for me to take part in this monumental milestone for UCLA Extension graduates as they celebrate these important next steps in their professional journey. Continuing education is empowering and transformational, and I am extremely honored to play a small part in a very special day.

Terri Hines

Past Keynote Speakers

2024

Karim Webb
Entrepreneurial Activist and a Principal at Webb Investments

2023

Stephen Cheung
President and CEO, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA)

 

2022

Soleil Delgadillo, M.S., P.P.S.
Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager, Children's Institute

 

2021

Mia Lehrer
President and founder of Studio-MLA

 

2019

Iris Yamashita
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter

 

2018

Frank Pearce
Blizzard Entertainment

 

2017

Stan Lee
Chairman Emeritus, Marvel Entertainment

 

2019 Keynote Address - Iris Yamashita

2017 Keynote Address - Stan Lee

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