Chiara Paz

I am a Bruin through and through – I attended UCLA for my undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduate degree in Education.  I’ve enjoyed working with college students since my days as a peer mentor in Los Angeles City College and have continued to work in various university advisory positions for the past 17 years. Prior to joining the Economics department in February 2017, I served as the advisor for the joint Master’s and teaching credential program in the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies.

Alice Wang

I am a UCSD graduate with a BA in English Literatures and also Japanese Studies. I taught English in South Korea and Japan under the GEPIK and JET programs respectively, and upon my return to the U.S. worked for the Japanese government at a cultural and entertainment institution in Hollywood while also completing my MA in International Relations. My passion for education, culture, and communications with people of diverse backgrounds led me to joining the UCLA Economics Department as a Graduate Advisor in early 2021, where I now enjoy helping my students succeed! Outside of work, I am an amateur potter, photographer, and baker.

Note: The Economics Graduate Advisors are working a hybrid remote schedule for the foreseeable future. Should you wish to meet with them in person, please set up an appointment by sending an email to grad-office@econ.ucla.edu.

Current Students

The Graduate Office is located at Bunche Hall 8292. If you are a current student and would like to contact our graduate advisors please send an email to grad-office@econ.ucla.edu or reach us by phone at (310) 206-1413.

Prospective Students and Admissions

For more information on the Economics Ph.D. Program, please first check out our page for prospective students and our Frequently Asked Questions.

You can also send us an email at phdadmit@econ.ucla.edu.

Graduate Economics Association (GEA)

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