UCR SoBA

The School of Business Administration Dean’s Speaker Series

The Dean's Speaker Series brings successful leaders in the business community to discuss current business issues and share their experiences with UCR students. Guest speakers represent a variety of industries, and have ranged from leaders in the Inland Southern California business community to UCR business school alumni who have found success outside of the region. Through luncheons that accompany the lectures, students have the opportunity to interact in person with speakers.

The presentations are free to attend.

Next speaker: Vonda Simon, April 26

Bio: Vonda Simon, the packaging business guru, has been a solid contender in the beauty world developing distinctive and customized packaging options for international clients in the cosmetic, skin care, hair care, and health care industries.  Her journey to the top began after she graduated from University of California, Riverside. Vonda’s inherent interest in the beauty industry drew her to a position selling cosmetic jars and packaging supplies to retail brands like Redken and Sebastian. In a world dominated by men, Vonda was hugely successful in selling for such companies as Calmar and Mobil Oil, becoming very astute to all facets on packaging.  She learned everything about the business from the chemicals that went into making plastic, to the functionality of each component. At TricorBraun one of the world’s largest packaging distributors, Vonda became a top salesperson and once at the top, had no place to go except to take a risk and venture out on her own.  That’s when SeaCliff Beauty Packaging & Laboratories was born.  Her love for her work, and her excitement and passion for the business has earned her respect among heavy hitters in the beauty industry.  Her can-do attitude propels SeaCliff Beauty to offer clients limitless possibilities. If there is a vision, Vonda can make it come to fruition.