Launch Your Next Chapter

Guided by USC faculty and expert advisors, seasoned professionals 50+ can bring passion projects to the world during six months of personalized learning and exploration with global changemakers.

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Explore Our Program

Learn how USC Distinguished Leaders empowers seasoned professionals to forge new paths of self-discovery and impact.

In Our Program, You Will: 

Distinguished Leaders expert advisors chatting outside

Clarify your mission
Gain insight into your leadership story, values and direction to uncover your unique definition of success and vision for the future.

Maximize your impact
Our immersive curriculum supports you in identifying ways to have the most impact in your chosen areas of interest, propelling you forward as you examine yourself, your path and your goals.

Translate your goals into action
Whether you aim to begin a new venture or contribute to a pre-existing cause, we’ll equip you with the tools to build an actionable — and exciting — path forward.

Forge powerful connections
From fellow Distinguished Leaders to world-class USC faculty, collaborate with an unparalleled network of peers who support and guide you on your journey.

Distinguished Leaders Receive:

Personalized guidance:
Learn from world-renowned faculty and expert advisors.

Flexible, hybrid learning design:
Pursue goals and cultivate connections on your schedule.

Curated experiences on USC’s campuses:
Locations in downtown LA, Catalina Island, LA’s Silicon Beach and Washington, D.C.

Unique curriculum design around three vital arcs:
“Autobiography,” “Impact” and “Execution””

Mukund Kaushik chatting with an advisor

Unique Learning Locations

In addition to live online engagements, the hybrid USC Distinguished Leaders Program takes you from key locations throughout Southern California to our nation’s capital.

USC Distinguished Leaders Program Locations: Los Angeles, University Park Campus, USC
Downtown Los Angeles

USC University Park Campus

Downtown Los Angeles

USC Wrigley Marine Science Center at Catalina Island
Catalina Island

USC Wrigley Marine Science Center

Catalina Island

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LA’s Silicon Beach

USC Institute for Creative Technologies

LA’s Silicon Beach

USC Distinguished Leaders Program Locations: Washington, D.C., Capital Campus, USC
Washington, D.C.

USC Capital Campus

Washington, D.C.

Expert Advisors

Gabe Sachs
Writer and Producer, Freaks and Geeks, Just Shoot Me, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and accomplished photographer
Joe Árvai
Director, USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability
Leslie Ann Saxon
Executive Director, USC Center for Body Computing; Lab Director, USC Institute for Creative Technologies
Kamy Akhavan
Executive Director, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future; Former CEO, ProCon.org
Caroline Cicero
Director, USC Age-Friendly University Initiative; Professor of Gerontology
Tara Hein-Phillips
Executive Director of Continuing Education, USC Global and USC Online
Julian Hirst
Strategic Leader, Innovator, and Global Business Growth Catalyst
Allie Morris
Creative Producer, Instructional Design and Strategic Planning

Ready to Apply?

Take the first step toward a new phase of your life’s journey.

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