USC Rossier Reception @ NASPA 2024

We are delighted to extend a special invitation to you to join the Trojan Family at the USC Rossier Reception during the 2024 NASPA Conference in Seattle. This exclusive event, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Seattle on Monday, March 11, at 7:30 pm, promises an evening filled with delightful desserts, refreshing drinks, and invaluable networking opportunities.

Registration is complimentary and includes drink tickets (limited supply). Limited walk-in spots available. 

Secure your spot now to expand your professional network and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow Trojan alumni, students, faculty, and staff. 

Please RSVP by March 6. Questions, please reach out to us at alumni@rossier.usc.edu.

Connect with our Special Guest and Alumni Host Committee at the reception:

Support USC Alumni and Faculty presenting at the NASPA Conference:

Saturday, March 9
3:50pm - 4:40pm Supporting Community College Leaders Advancing Systemic Change: Lessons from the Change Leadership Toolkit

Presenters: 
Angel Gonzalez
Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration and Leadership - California State University - Fresno

Elizabeth Holcombe, PhD ’18 
Senior Research Associate, Pullias Center for Higher Education University of Southern California

Adrianna Kezar
Dean’s Professor of Leadership and Wilbur-Keiffer Endowed Chair; Director of the Pullias Center for Higher Education. University of Southern California

Sunday, March 10
9am - 4pm Black & African American Men's Summit 

Presenter: 
Jame’l Hodges, EdD ’11
Vice President, Student Success & Engagement 
Edward Waters University

9am - 4pm Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community (LKC) Institute  

Presenter: 
Martha Enciso, MEd ’06, EdD ’09
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
California State University Fullerton

9am - 4pm Shifting Institutional Conditions to Advance Racial Equity in Community College

Presenters: 
Eric Felix, PhD ’19
Associate Professor - San Diego State University

Angel Gonzalez
Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration and Leadership - California State University - Fresno

Monday, March 11
9:40am - 10:10am Encouraging Persistence and Self-Preservation for Black Women Professionals and Students at Predominantly White Institutions

Presenters: 
Toni Richardson, MEd ’18, EdD ’22
University of Southern California

Christen Johnson, EdD ’22
Director, Graduate Business Student Engagement, Loyola Marymount University

1pm - 2:30pm NASPA Region VI Business Meeting

Presenter: 
Rameen Talesh, EdD ’07
Associate Vice Chancellor Student Life & Leadership,
Dean of Students 
University of California, Irvine
NASPA Region VI Director

2:40pm - 3:30pm Nurturing Professional Identity Amidst Chaos: How Three Different Pharmacy Schools Shape Student Development

Presenter: 
Cory Reano, EdD ’20
Director, Student Success and Engagement
University of Southern California

Tuesday, March 12
10:00am - 10:50am Mujeres in Leadership: The Journey Continues

Presenters: 
Rocio Hernandez, EdD ’13
Counseling Faculty, Coordinator of CalWORKs
Ventura College

Martha Enciso, MEd ’06, EdD ’09
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
California State University, Fullerton

10:00am - 10:50am Creating an Intentional DEI Data Strategy: Showcasing USC's Belonging Data Development and Increase of Student Equity and Inclusion Programs

Presenters: 
Naddia Palacios, MEd ’06, EdD
Assistant Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Student Equity and Inclusion
University of Southern California

Monique S. Allard, MEd ’02, EdD ’06
Vice President for Student Affairs
University of Southern California

Lauren Martinez, PhD ’06
Associate Director - Research, Office for Health Promotion Strategy
University of Southern California

3:50pm - 4:40pm Chingonas on their Terms: Diverse Experiences of Latinas in Higher Education

Presenters: 
Rocio Hernandez, EdD ’13
Counseling Faculty, Coordinator of CalWORKs
Ventura College

Martha Enciso, MEd ’06, EdD ’09
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
California State University, Fullerton

Alejandra Delacruz Hong, EdD ’22
SEIP Director, Trojan Success Initiatives
University of Southern California

3:50pm - 4:40pm Fostering a Sense of Belonging: Cultural Centers in Community Colleges

Presenter: 
Maria Dela Cruz, PhD ’03
Dean of Counseling
Santa Ana College

3:50pm - 4:40pm Bringing Balance Back to the University: Models of Wellness and a Campus-Wide Culture of Care and Support

Presenters: 
Tracy Tambascia, EdD ’07
Professor of Clinical Education
University of Southern California

Lynette Merrimen
Associate Vice Provost for Campus Support and Intervention
University of Southern California

Awards

Congratulations to Cecilia Santiago-Gonzalez, EdD ’12 and her team from Cal Poly Pomona on receiving an Excellence Award!