Favorite Parts of Working in Education as a Project Program Manager
Kate's career reflects a passion for "Mission driven organizations," finding fulfillment in roles that support healthy eating, wilderness preservation, and now, connecting UCLA students with resources for research and growth as "world citizens." This commitment to impactful work is a consistent theme throughout Kate's career journey.
Mission-Driven Organizations, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Student Development, Higher Education
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Kate McAllister
Project/Program Manager
UCLA
UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Ethnic & Related Studies
Education
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Working in mission-driven organizations
2. Creating positive impact (healthy meals, wilderness preservation, student support)
3. Connecting students with resources for research and personal growth
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I've always been drawn to mission-driven organizations. When I worked with Nona Lim, I loved that we were creating healthy meal options for busy people.
At Juniper Ridge, we supported wilderness preservation. Now at UCLA, we connect students with the resources they need to do research and creative inquiry, and grow as world citizens.