CHANGEMAKERS INTERNATIONAL EMERGING LEADERS
James ( Jim ) Moffatt ’ 80 , Warren , General Biology and Quant Econ & Decision Sciences
After a long career with consulting firm Deloitte , Jim Moffatt ’ 80 retired as the CEO of Global Consulting , having helped organizations around the world create significant societal impact . He was instrumental in developing the firm ’ s pro bono program , and he also applies his expertise to the university ’ s mission
as a cabinet member of the Campaign for UC San Diego .
“ Changemaking is really what UC San Diego is all about . It ’ s the heart of what I ’ ve aspired to do throughout my career .”
Emily Koch , MAS ’ 19 , Marine Biodiversity and Conservation , Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Emily Koch , MAS ’ 19 , established the nonprofit Beyond the Surface to educate communities around the globe on how to mitigate the effects of climate change on our oceans . Her community-based outreach focuses on engaging youth and their families in conversations about
climate change adaptation and social and environmental justice .
“ My time at Scripps helped me understand the connections between human and ocean health .”
Deepak Atyam ’ 15 , Muir , Aerospace Engineering
Co-founder and CEO of Tri-D Dynamics , Deepak Atyam ’ 15 is pioneering the field of 3-D printing using a cold metal fusion process , an innovative way to embed electronics in a variety of materials . He also serves as a mentor for current students and is part of several campus committees , including the Graduates of the Last Decade steering committee .
“ I want to see UC San Diego continue to grow and to be a leader to drive transformational change in our world and what we see in everyday life .”
Shelley O ’ Connor ’ 83 , Muir , Psychology
Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley Private Bank , NA and Morgan Stanley Bank , NA , Shelley O ’ Connor ’ 83 is a leader in her industry and a passionate advocate for women in the workplace . With more than 30 years at Morgan Stanley , O ’ Connor also works with multiple organizations focused on advancing and celebrating diversity at work .
“ UC San Diego gave me confidence to lead and take risks . Today those skills help me run successful businesses and drive change in my industry .”
Anna Thorvaldsdottir , MA ’ 08 , PhD ’ 11 , Music
The musical compositions of Anna Thorvaldsdottir , MA ’ 08 , PhD ’ 11 , convey an auditory ecosystem where materials continuously grow in and out of each other , often inspired by nature . Using sound and nuance along with harmonies and lyrics , her work has influenced contemporary music across the globe , advancing frontiers of the art form .
“ The way I experience music is not just three-dimensional . It ’ s everywhere . I feel it physically and emotionally , everywhere .”
Lauren Yee , MFA ’ 12 , Theatre and Dance
Playwright Lauren
Yee , MFA ’ 12 , has produced acclaimed and deeply personal theatrical works that reflect her Asian heritage , bringing a fresh voice to the spotlight and reaching a new generation of theater audiences . Her plays “ The Great Leap ” and “ Cambodian Rock Band ” have received several awards and are widely produced around the nation .
“ I ’ ve always wanted to be a storyteller . And when I realized that I could tell stories through theater [...] that ’ s when I knew this is what I wanted to do .”
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