Welcome! On behalf of the USC MAAA Young Leaders Council, I would
like to personally invite you to join us during one of our various
networking events and take the opportunity to experience the Spirit
of Troy within our young alumni and USC MAAA scholars.
With the vision of the MAAA Board of Directors and the guidance
of Executive Director Domenika Lynch, we have successfully launched
a program that not only directly impacts the lives of MAAA scholars
but also fosters an environment of support for all members.
The Young Leaders Council provides its members and guests the opportunity
to expand upon their personal network and professional skills while
raising scholarship funds for outstanding USC students. We provide
professional development to all YLC members in conjunction with
supporting the Board and students in their endeavors. We are committed,
inspired, and ready to continue to support the legacy of the MAAA.
It is with this mission that we invite you to join us in fostering
an atmosphere of growth and opportunity for all who become a part
of the Young Leaders Council.
Erica Jacquez-Santos,
M.P.A., D.P.D.S. Candidate
Chair, Young Leaders Council
Mission Statement
The USC MAAA Young Leaders Council (YLC) is made up of alumni and
community stakeholders dedicated to increasing opportunities for
young alumni. The YLC supports the MAAA leadership in the areas
of communication, fundraising, and scholarship/mentorship. The Council
is also dedicated to the personal and professional development of
its members and current USC students through special events and
professional networking.
Goals
o Foster a supportive environment that provides YLC members the
opportunity to enhance their professional and personal network.
o Create professional development opportunities for current MAAA
students and alumni.
o Develop events that encourage MAAA student involvement and leadership
within USC and the students' communities.
o Provide academic support to MAAA students via scholarships and
endowment growth.
Levels of Involvement
We encourage interested parties to become involved with the YLC
at a level that is beneficial tp both the individual and the organization
as a whole. With each member, sponsor or guest, we continue to support
the efforts of the MAAA and advance the Latino community
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Signature Activities
The MAAA Young Leaders Council supports the annual events of the
MAAA. However, it also offers events tailored to its members personal
and professional growth.
- Mentorships provide the opportunity for YLC members to give essential guidance to our MAAA scholars. The one-to-one relationship fosters an atmosphere of learning while giving current students access to recent graduates.
- Career Roundtable is a chance for members and MAAA scholars to interact with companies and organizations searching for interns and full-time employees. Companies are identified by the YLC based on fields of interest and industries of growth.
- Football Tailgates are events for Trojan alumni, family, and friends to come to campus to gather together, network, and enjoy great food and entertainment.
- Halloween Costume Bash is YLC's annual fundraising event. Members are encouraged to bring members of their community to attend and support the YLC in a fun and casual environment that includes costume contests, auctions, and door prizes.
- Spring Concert Series, another YLC annual fundraiser, lets members work to bring together outstanding and diverse Latin performers to celebrate music and arts in our communities.
- Professional Workshops are held quarterly in the areas of financial planning, networking etiquette, career planning, and other professional skill building topics. These areas are driven by the interest of the council members, current events, and economic forecasts
Programs of Study
YLC members hold degrees in the following areas:
| Business Administration Communication Communication Management Economics Engineering English International Relations |
Letters, Arts & Sciences Policy Planning & Development Psychology Public Health Social Work Sociology |
Council Members
| Erica Jacquez-Santos, M.P.A. *
† YLC chair Office of Supervisor Gloria Molina Alfred Aguilar † Eli Lilly & Company Robert Aguirre, M.S. † The Boeing Company Juan Leonel Alvarez * † Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Ismael Bautista, J.D. † Carl Smith Ball, LLP Garrett Cano * New York Life Insurance Company Giovanna Carrera, M.A. * USC Annenberg Patricia Carvajal † USC Annenberg Alouette Cervantes, M.P.A. Junior Achievement of Southern California Allen M. Chavez * † Starview Children Family Services Moises Cisneros † San Bernardino County Economic Development Department David De La Rosa † Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Leticia Escalera † Kirk Kara Viviana Escobar † The State Bar of California Marissa Gonzalez USC Annenberg |
Diana Ibarra, J.D. * KWHY-TV Los Angeles Canal 22 Veronica Medina, M.N.A. Intercommunity Child Guidance Center Luis Orozco † USC Marshall School of Business Teresa Otañez † Bullet Freight Systems Ruben Reza Jr. * Paul Hastings Eduardo Santaña, M.B.A. Forest City Enterprises Eugene A. Santos, M.B.A. * Walt Disney Company Grethel Solis † Alvarez & Garner, LLC Jorge Soriano † Ameriprise Financial Services Brissa Sotelo, M.P.P. † Tesoro Corporation Dorian Villaseñor * Tacos Don Chente Javier Villaseñor, M.A. * † Tacos Don Chente Christina Yokoyama, M.E. † USC Norman Topping Student Aid Fund Gina Zapanta, J.D. Ron Burkle, The Yucaipa Companies Stacey Zapanta, M.P.H., C.H.E.S. * Orange County Health Care Agency |
* Executive
committee member
† USC MAAA scholarship recipient