Graduating faculty and staff of 2022

Kristin-Robio

Almost 20,000 students graduated on May 13 at USC’s 139th Commencement and we want to celebrate the faculty and staff that received their degrees. We asked you to let us know about those degrees and to send us pictures – thank you for letting us be part of this special moment. Congratulations to the following Trojans, and Fight On!

Alfred Ascencio

Alfred Ascencio, Facilities Manager, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, graduated with a Master of Science in Project Management from USC Bovard College.

Amber Brown


Amber Brown, Program Administrator with Wrigley Institute and the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, graduated with a Masters in Project Management from USC Bovard College.

Joon Chang


Joon Chang, Senior Information Security Specialist, graduated with a Master of Communication Management in Strategic Organizational Communication from USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Saeyoung Chang-Gagnon


Saeyoung Chang-Gagnon, Senior Learning Experience Designer, graduated with a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC Rossier School of Education.

Caroline Fraissinet


Caroline Fraissinet, Director of Internship Programs, USC Dornsife Career Pathways, graduated with a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC Rossier School of Education.

Mark Kveton


Mark Kveton, Senior Assistant Director of Dornsife Admission and Student Success, graduated with a Master of Science in Arts Leadership from USC Thornton School of Music.

Holly Nielson


Holly Nielson, Associate Director of Business Strategy and Finance, Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, graduated with a Masters in Strategy and Management Consulting from USC Marshall School of Business.

Yanara Portero


Yanara Portero, Manager, Executive Recruiting, Brand & Experience, University Human Resources, graduated with a Master of Studies in Law and Graduate Certificate in HR Law and Compliance from USC Gould School of Law.

Kristin Robbio


Kristin Robbio, Associate Director, Admission Center, graduated with a Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from USC Rossier School of Education.

Laury Wedin

Laury Wedin, USC Dornsife Mentorship Program Coordinator, graduated with a Master of Science in Marketing from Marshall School of Business.