Upcoming Events

USC Distinguished Leaders Information Sessions

Join a 30-minute virtual meet and greet  to get a snapshot of the USC Distinguished Leaders experience. Learn how you can start your journey to bring purpose and challenge to your life and unlock your next chapter. 

Register below to attend the live event of your choice, gain insights into the program and learn about your year of exploration with global changemakers. After you attend, schedule a 1:1 meeting to learn more.

Event Dates & Time:

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET

Location:  Zoom link will be shared after sign-up.

USC Distinguished Leaders Program Admission. General images of USC Park Campus Tommy Trojan.

Past Events

Making Impact: A Session with Kamy Akhavan

Watch “Making Impact”, an engaging one-hour session led by USC Distinguished Leaders Advisor, Kamy Akhavan, in conversation with Bob Shrum, political consultant and Director of the USC Center for the Political Future. Learn how you can start your journey on a project that will bring purpose and challenge to your life.

Register below to gain access to this recording, gain insights into the program, and learn about program outcomes.

Kamy Akhavan

Crafting Your Narrative: A Storytelling Session with Gabe Sachs

Watch “Crafting Your Narrative,” an exploratory one-hour session led by storytelling expert and USC Distinguished Leaders program advisor Gabe Sachs. Hear about the art of narrative-building and learn how to create your own powerful story.

Register below to gain access to this recording, gain insights into the program, and learn about potential projects.

Gabe Sachs headshot