Advising Support for Economics Undergraduates
Welcome to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Advising Office. We are here to help with major-related questions and concerns. For guidance regarding non-major degree requirements, please contact your College counselor.
The Economics undergraduate advising team is available through virtual drop-in advising, the MyUCLA Message Center, and virtual appointments.
Econ-Alert is the department’s main announcement channel for important information including policy updates, the Business Economics application, course updates, scholarships, fellowships, and more.
Important
Advising services are intended for current students. Prospective students should contact UCLA Undergraduate Admission.
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Undergraduate Advising Team
Lauren Burger
Director of Program Development / Undergraduate Advisor
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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Minor in Education Studies at UCLA; Master of Education in Student Affairs at UCLA
Hi everyone. My name is Lauren, and I am a proud double Bruin from the Class of 2022 and 2023. I enjoy working with students from many different majors and backgrounds and helping them navigate their journey at UCLA.
Shabira Jaffer
Director of Undergraduate Affairs
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I have worked in marketing, real estate, and finance, but found that my passion for education drives me most. Working with students also gives me the opportunity to help them along their paths toward their goals.
Jalen Stevenson
Director of Communications / Undergraduate Advisor
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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Minor in African American Studies at UCLA
I am a Sociology graduate from UCLA with years of experience in academic advising and work in higher education. I look forward to supporting students and helping them make the most of their time in the department.
Public Partnership?
Submit your inquiry through the UCLA Message Center Public Contact Form.
College Academic Mentor
Meet our College Academic Mentors (CAMs), graduate students who advise undergraduate students in the College of Letters and Science. We are fortunate to have CAM support for the Economics Department.
Theresa Willmott-McMahon
College Academic Mentor
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Education: Political Science and Rhetoric at Bates College; MPP at UCLA
I completed my undergraduate studies at Bates College in Maine and now study public policy at UCLA. I look forward to supporting you through your journey at UCLA.
Carley Towne
College Academic Mentor
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Education: Political Science & Critical Gender Studies, UC San Diego
I am a second-year student in the Master of Public Policy program at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and previously worked in advocacy and public-interest spaces.
Student Ambassadors
Department of Economics students may serve as Student Ambassadors. The program is open to Economics, Business Economics, and Mathematics/Economics students. Pre-majors may apply as well.
Student Ambassadors represent the department at events, collaborate with department staff, help support new programs, and connect with peers to build community in the department.
This program also offers students the opportunity to build leadership, communication, teamwork, and other transferable skills.
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All students pursuing the Economics and the Business Economics major should be registered for Econ-Alert to receive department announcements.
