Schedule

Date: Postponed to a later date

Location: USC University Park Campus, Ronald Tutor Campus Center

Time: Noon – 6 p.m.

  • Early arrival is recommended. Plan for a 10-minute walk from the Royal Street Structure to the Ronald Tutor Campus Center.

  • Welcome
    Priya Rana Kapoor ’93, MFTH ’06, executive coach, author

    Keynote
    Stepping Up: Transforming from Individual Contributor to Inspirational Leader     with Dr. Apollo Emeka ’09, DPPD ’20, strategy and leadership consultant; managing director, Apollo Strategy Group

    • Elevating Your Financial Future with David Moreno ’16, director of planning and investment operations, Northwestern Mutual
    • Level Up Your LinkedIn and Get Noticed with Ryan Zervakos ’95, senior account director, LinkedIn Talent Solutions
    • Step Up to the Mic: How to Improve Your Public Speaking with William Molinski ’87, JD ’89, trial attorney (Ret.)

    Each session is limited to 30 people. Admission will be permitted on a first come, first served basis.

    • From Preparation to Success: Navigating Job Interviews Effectively with Lori Shreve Blake ’88, senior director, alumni and student career services, USC Career Center
      • Meghan Clem ’05, co-founder and CEO, Intertwined, Inc.
      • Betsey Dillon ’81, recruiter
      • Kevin Frank MFCC ’97, chief people officer, Golden Hippo
    • Practical Career Planning: Finding Purpose Without Sacrificing Stability with Rob Asghar ’87, author, leadership development expert and communications strategist

  • Closing
    Priya Rana Kapoor ’93, MFTH ’06, executive coach, author

    Keynote
    Through the Leadership Looking Glass with Dorothy Chang ’15, operations strategist

    • Networking tips from Christy Conner MA ’98, author, The Confident Connector: How to Build Your Must-Have Professional Network in an Era of Job Insecurity
    • Professional headshots and alumni resources from USC Dornsife Alumni Relations, Career Pathways, USC Career Center, and Trojan Women’s Network
Make Lasting Connections

Happy Hour Reception

Warm up your networking skills with help from alumna Christy Conner at the University Club. Update your professional headshot, get career advising, and more from Summit partners.

USC Dornsife Career Pathways
USC Career Center
Trojan Women’s Network

General Admission

$55

New grads (2019-2023)

$75

Alumni

Meet Our Speakers

Summit Host

Priya Rana Kapoor ’93, MFTH ’06

Executive Coach, Author 

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Apollo Emeka ’09, DPPD ’20

Strategy and Leadership Consultant; Managing Director, Apollo Strategy Group

12:15 – 1 p.m.
“Stepping Up: Transforming from Individual Contributor to Inspirational Leader”

Keynote Speaker

Dorothy Chang ’15

Operations Strategist

3:25 – 4 p.m.
“Through the Leadership Looking Glass”

Breakout Session

Rob Asghar ’87

Author, Leadership Development Expert and Communications Strategist

2:20 – 3:10 p.m. 
“Practical Career Planning: Finding Purpose Without Sacrificing Stability”

Breakout Session

Lori Shreve Blake ’88

Senior Director, Alumni and Student Career Services, USC Career Center

2:20 – 3:10 p.m. 
“From Preparation to Success: Navigating Job Interviews Effectively”

Betsey Dillon ’81

Recruiter

2:20 – 3:10 p.m. 
“From Preparation to Success: Navigating Job Interviews Effectively”

Breakout Session

Meghan Clem ’05

Co-Founder and CEO, Intertwined, Inc.

2:20 – 3:10 p.m. 
“From Preparation to Success: Navigating Job Interviews Effectively”

Breakout Session

Kevin Frank MFCC ’97

Chief People Officer, Golden Hippo

2:20 – 3:10 p.m. 
“From Preparation to Success: Navigating Job Interviews Effectively”

Breakout Session

David Moreno ’16

Director of Planning and Investment Operations, Northwestern Mutual

1:15 – 2:05 p.m. 
“Elevating Your Financial Future”

Breakout Session

William Molinski ’87, JD ’89

Trial Attorney (Ret.)

1:15 – 2:05 p.m. 
“Step up to the Mic: How to Improve Your Public Speaking”

Breakout Session

Ryan Zervakos ’95

Senior Account Director, LinkedIn Talent Solutions

1:15 – 2:05 p.m. 
“Level Up Your LinkedIn and Get Noticed”

Happy Hour Reception

Christy Conner MA ’98

Author, The Confident Connector: How to Build Your Must-Have Professional Network in an Era of Job Insecurity

Getting to the Career Success Summit

Parking
Discounted parking is available for $15 in the Royal Street Structure.
672 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90089
Enter off Jefferson at Royal Street (east of Hoover Street).

Summit Location
Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Room 450
3607 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Happy Hour Reception
Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club of USC
705 W. 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Discounted parking is available in the Royal Street Structure for $15. Located at 672 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90089. Enter off Jefferson at Royal Street (east of Hoover Street). Early arrival is suggested.

  • Refunds will only be available through January 28. Please contact alumni@dornsife.usc.edu with any refund requests.

  • Tickets are expected to sell out. If any are remaining, registration will close on January 28.

  • Tickets must be purchased in advance. No walk ups will be available.