Thank You to Our Employer Partners

Annette Malan
Keck School of Medicine Student

Annette Malan is a Latina first-generation student from New York City with Ecuadorian roots. Her community’s resilience inspires her, and she’s dedicated to creating positive change and stability. Annette serves as VP of External Affairs for Society 53 and as an advocacy liaison for the Student Accessibility Assembly, advocating for inclusivity and accessibility on campus. Outside of her leadership roles, she enjoys binge-watching shows and exploring the outdoors through hiking. Annette is driven by her passion for giving back and making a difference wherever she goes.

Antoinette Alles
Graduate Student, USC Rossier

Antoinette, a first-generation South Asian educator, is a first-year student in the Educational Counseling program at USC Rossier School of Education. With a background in K-12 education, she is committed to nurturing holistic growth in her students, particularly focusing on the unique challenges faced by first-generation, low income, and immigrant communities. She is passionate about guiding students through the complexities of higher education planning, particularly through financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting. Her personal and professional experience drives her advocacy efforts both in and out of the classroom.

Antonio Acosta
Student Operations Assistant, USC Veteran’s Resource Center; USC Marshall Student

Antonio Acosta is a first-generation college student and a Southern California native. Antonio is the middle child of six and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Antonio is currently working as a Student Operations Assistant at the Veterans Resource Center and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics at USC Marshall School of Business.

Arianna Martinez
Graduate Intern, USC Career Center

Arianna Isabel Martinez is a proud Chicana, first-generation scholar and professional from a low-income family. She attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she double majored in Political Science and Chicanx Studies, and minored in Education. Currently, Arianna is a graduate student at the USC Rossier School of Education pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Counseling. At the USC Career Center, Arianna is an Internship and Diversity Program Graduate Intern, where she supports undergraduate, graduate, and alumni reach their professional goals through one-on-one advising on internship search, resume review, and networking. In two years from now, Arianna aspires to become a higher education advisor in a four-year institution that supports marginalized youth and provides a powerful learning experience.

Ashley Mark
Voluntary Benefits Specialist, University HR – Benefits Administration

Hannah Williams
Founder and CEO, Salary Transparent Street

Hannah Williams is a content creator and former senior data analyst in the Washington, D.C. metro area tackling a major issue: salary transparency. With her viral series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah encourages strangers to share what they do and how much they make to combat discriminatory tendencies in employment and close pay gaps that affect women, workers of color, workers with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community.

LinkedIn, Instagram, Website 

Jason Mata
Branch Manager, American Pacific Mortgage’s Sacramento Office

Jason Mata is an expert in residential lending and a leader in homebuyer education. During his 20+ years in the industry, he has been awarded as a CalHFA Lending Hero and is in the Top 1% of mortgage lenders nationally.

Jayson Siu,
Owner of Invalid.jp, Student at University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business

Jayson Siu is the brand owner of Invalid.jp and various e-commerce stores as well. He specializes in media buying on Facebook and TikTok and has spent over 7 figures on advertising platforms to drive results. With a strong belief in capitalizing on trends, he has experience in product development and logistics of running an e-commerce store.

J’Net Nguyen
Creative Director, Nexus of Entertainment

J’Net Nguyen, Creative Director at the nexus of entertainment, lifestyle, and social impact, holds an M.A. in communications management from USC. With previous roles at Hurley, VANS, and managing national campaigns for HBO, FOX, and Paramount Pictures, she’s known for merging Hollywood and academia to drive change. Committed to LGBTQ+ rights, she organizes impactful events bridging brands like Nike and Urban Outfitters. Recognized as “The Future Mayor of WeHo,” she serves on the Board of Directors at The Assistance League of Los Angeles and chairs Encircle, providing therapy for LGBTQ+ youth. Beyond her professional life, she’s an art, design, and fashion enthusiast, curating her wardrobe and home with vintage finds. In her downtime, she hosts stylish brunches, cherishing the vibrancy of Los Angeles, where she believes every square foot is unparalleled.

LinkedIn, Instagram

Kerry Yoon
USC Marshall Student 

Kerry is a third-year undergraduate studying business and accounting. He grew up in Guatemala City before coming to USC and will be the first in his family to graduate. He is currently working as a tax intern at RSM and will be at Deloitte this upcoming summer as an intern in their cyber risk practice. On campus, he is part of the student organization SC Trojans FC, and his interests lie in all things food, soccer, traveling, and meeting people from different backgrounds. His areas of interest in personal finance consist of maximizing credit card rewards, budgeting, and tax planning.

Mimi Shih
Private Advisor, Vice President, Rockefeller Capital Management

Mimi began her wealth management career in Vancouver, Canada at CIBC Wood Gundy advising domestic and international UHNW individuals on tax efficient, traditional, and non-traditional investing. She then joined Oryx Legacy Partners, where her responsibilities included reviewing portfolio strategies, reviewing ESG and impact strategies, and relationship management for notable families, foundations, and institutions. Mimi received her B.Sc from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business and her MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.

Mimi serves on Reaching Out MBA’s Advisory Council and is the Co-Chair of the Rotman NYC Alumni Chapter. For her contributions to the women and LGBTQ+ community, Mimi was recognized as a Forté and ROMBA Fellow. Mimi is a frequent speaker at conferences on topics ranging from portfolio management to community engagement. A strong proponent of giving back to the community, Mimi mentors students at the University of Southern California. Mimi enjoys pushing her limits and has run 3 international marathons. Originally from Taiwan, Mimi has also lived in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Toronto. She now resides in Manhattan with her dog Mokka.

Monique S. Allard
Vice President, USC Student Life

Dr. Monique S. Allard oversees a staff of 150 employees devoted to integrating learning experiences for USC’s 20,000 undergraduate and 28,000 graduate and professional students. The Student Life team helps students reach their educational, personal and professional aspirations and supports many aspects of student life including accessibility services, career services, development and engagement, equity and inclusion programs, recreational sports, spirit programs and student conduct.

Allard has more than 20 years of experience in student support programs and services, focusing on leading organizational change and developing strategies anchored in well-being. Most recently, she led USC’s expansion of student equity and inclusion programs and the enhancement of the residential college experience.

Renata Gergenova
Graphic & Product Designer

Renata Gergenova is a graphic and product designer specializing in creating compelling brand identities and web designs. With a blend of creativity and passion for inclusivity and accessibility, she brings concepts to life with precision and style. Renata’s approach ensures cohesion and consistency of brands’ visual identity from start to finish. Her commitment to understanding client objectives enables her to deliver customized solutions that help brands stand out. Beyond design, Renata is an illustrator and a design content creator known for her ability to explore new and fun concepts. Her skills extend beyond traditional graphic design, allowing her to create engaging illustrations that enrich brand narratives and captivate new audiences. Renata’s expertise as a design content creator enables her to develop compelling visual stories that resonate with diverse audiences across various platforms. She believes in design’s power to shape perceptions and drive positive change, striving to make a meaningful impact through her work. Renata’s passion for innovation and dedication to excellence propel her to push the boundaries of design, helping brands stand out in today’s competitive market.

Roberta Watson
Associate Director of Alumni Affinity Programs, USC Alumni Association

Roberta Watson serves as the Associate Director of Alumni Affinity Programs for the USC Alumni Association. She works with generational groups like the Young Alumni Council and Half Century Trojans along with some of the industry networks including the Alumni Real Estate Network and Trojan Entertainment Network. Roberta has over 7 years of experience working in alumni relations and has been with USC for just over a year. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Redlands then an MBA from Thomas Jefferson University.

Rose Ann Djelmane
SVP, Community Banking & Lending Production Manager

Rose Ann was born and raised in Los Angeles, and is a USC Alumni gradating in 1982 with a BA in Psychology and is graduating with her Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Arizona in June 2024. In her current role, Rose Ann is responsible for ensuring Multicultural Census Tract and Community Reinvestment Act goals are met by working with the Regional teams, Market Leaders and Loan Officers to implement Community Banking & Lending initiatives, Affordable Product & Program knowledge and execution, Multicultural Trade partner relationship engagement and business development, Connect to Own partner LO alignment, execution of client introductions, and homebuyer education workshop deployment opportunities.  Rose Ann is actively involved in the community and has several leadership roles including the Bank of America Greater Los Angeles Latino Business Council, the  Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) So Ca Chapter, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Southwest Regional Board of Governors, NAHREP Los Angeles Chapter 2020 President, NAHREP 10 Certified Trainer, Self Help Graphics & Art- Board of Governors.  Rose Ann currently lives in Ontario, CA, with her husband and is a proud mother and grandmother.  Her daughter Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez is also a USC Alumni and they are the first mother daughter nominees of the USC LAAA John Hubbard award.

Ryan McDonald
Director of Business Development, USC Credit Union

With more than 15 years of financial services industry experience, Ryan assists our Trojan Family with a focus on student outreach. His expertise provides members with financial empowerment and education to equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve lifelong financial success.

Website, Instagram, Youtube

Divina Montejano
Mentorship & Alumni Engagement Coordinator, USC Career Center

Divina Montejano is the Mentorship and Alumni Engagement Coordinator at the USC Career Center and a graduate of the Master of Education, Educational Counseling Program at the Rossier School of Education. She manages the Trojan Network platform and works closely with alumni to get them involved in Career Center programming.

Before joining the USC Career Center team, Divina worked for Chapman University’s Fowler School of Engineering in their career services department helping students refine their resumes and prepare for their career journey. In addition to her higher education experience, she remains active in her community serving as a Commissioner for the Advancement of Women and Girls commission in the City of South El Monte.

Esther Lanier
Senior Career Advisor, Doctoral and Graduate Students

Esther Lanier is a Senior Career Advisor for Doctoral and Graduate students at the USC Career Center. She enjoys empowering doctoral and graduate students and alums to explore the many facets of career exploration, career preparation, and launching into successful careers in a global economy. To support the needs of Ph.D., postdoctoral, and master’s students, Esther manages vital programs such as the Beyond the Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Career Conference. She collaborates with various UPC and HSC campus departments and brings her enthusiasm and industry knowledge from human resources, banking, and entertainment. Esther enjoys baking cakes and cookie decorating.

Lori Shreve Blake
Senior Director of Career Engagement, USC Career Center

Lori Shreve Blake is the Senior Director of Career Engagement at the University of Southern California (USC) Career Center. She leads a diverse and dynamic team of 20 professional team members and interns, delivering comprehensive career services to over 49,500 undergraduate and graduate students and over 450,000 alumni. Her international career journey includes establishing and leading career programs for university and government organizations, overseeing academic affairs and university administration for active-duty military and veteran students in Europe. She was an adjunct professor for undergraduate humanities courses and served as a city human resources and employment manager in the Greater Washington DC area. Lori established the alumni career program and continuously re-invents scalable student and alumni career services and resources.

Sarah Oh
Senior Career Advisor, USC Career Center

Sarah Oh is a Senior Career Advisor at the USC Career Center and received her M.Ed. in Educational Counseling at the Rossier School of Education. She works with students of all majors and grade levels and enjoys guiding them through their career exploration and job search process. Prior to joining the Career Center, Sarah received a B.A. in English Secondary Education at Biola University and worked with various USC schools and programs, such as the School of Dramatic Arts, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity, and Research Gateway Scholars Program. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to podcasts, exploring new cities, and spending time with family and friends.

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Victoria Bandini
Graduate Intern, USC Career Center

Victoria is a graduate intern at the USC Career Center and is currently in the process of attaining her Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs at USC Rossier. She is interested in disability/accessibility services, working to create an inclusive and accessible educational environment for all students. In her free time, she enjoys visiting local coffee shops, playing guitar, and reading memoirs.