KEVIN BEGGS

President, Lionsgate Television Group (Porter ’89) politics and theater arts Under the leadership of independent TV producer Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate has become one of the most reliable producers of influential programming with shows such as Mad Men and Weeds. Beggs is an active advocate on behalf of the campus and entertainment industry alumni, and a member of the Arts Dean’s Leadership Board.

EDISON JENSEN

Santa Cruz attorney (Oakes ’86) politics and international relations The first in his family to attend college, Edison Jensen was inspired to pursue social justice in the area of health care while at UCSC. Since graduating, he has immersed himself in social justice issues involving low-income people and farmworkers in the Pajaro Valley and Santa Cruz County, and has provided services regarding health care for the poor on a pro bono basis.