{"id":463,"date":"2023-01-07T16:01:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T16:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/?page_id=463"},"modified":"2025-10-06T13:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:28:37","slug":"alumni-mentors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/mentorship-programs\/alumni-mentors\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Mentors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spotlight \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spotlight\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"text-image-container\">\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>Victor Wright, Superior Court Judge<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Judge Victor Wright, Economics, USC Dornsife and Broadcast Journalism, USC Annenberg. <\/p>\n<p>Judge Wright mentored philosophy, politics and law major Will Chambers.<\/p>\n<p>Judge Wright recently hosted a day in court for a number of other students in the program who are interested in law careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/news\/stories\/new-career-mentoring-program\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about  Mentoring program pairs students with alumni\"  \n>\n     Mentoring program pairs students with alumni \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n      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class=\"c--component c--spotlight\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"text-image-container\">\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>Meg Palisoc, Actor, Educator, Coach<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Meg Palisoc, Psychology, USC Dornsife<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I enjoyed meeting with and supporting my mentees. <\/p>\n<p>Not only was it great to hear about the current Trojan student experience from my mentees, but I also loved sharing with my mentees about how they are part of a worldwide community of Trojans for life.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/magazine\/the-energy-issue\/\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Trojans Mentoring Trojans Article\"  \n>\n    Trojans Mentoring Trojans Article \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" 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class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                OCT 8 | Meet the Mentors\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Meet mentorship program staff, students, and fellow mentors while learning about program goals, events, and resources to maximize the mentorship experience.<\/p>\n<p>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.usc.edu\/?id=1928#!ct\/53723,53722,55414,55415,55418?m\/552408?s\/\">USC Michelson Hall &#8211; MCB | 6-8 p.m.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                WEEK OF OCT 13 | Coffee Chat\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Mentors and Mentees schedule a coffee chat to get to know each other. Discuss and agree on a preferred method and frequency of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                OCT 20 &#8211; FEB 20 | Mentorship Activities\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Curated activities to support your mentorship efforts. Choose from the suggested activities of most interest to you and your mentee or determine your own.\u00a0 Complete activities according to each of your schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Click the following for <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/activities-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Activities Menu<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                OCT  29 | Mentor Zoom Q&amp;A  \n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>An optional virtual Q&amp;A session to address questions from mentors.<\/p>\n<p>5:00 PM &#8211; 6:00 PM, Pacific Time<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n              <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                FEB 25 | Campus Program Closing Celebration\n              <\/h3>\n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Participants celebrate the conclusion of the program.<\/p>\n<p>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.usc.edu\/?id=1928#!ct\/53723,53722,55414,55415,55418?m\/552408?s\/\">USC Michelson Hall &#8211; MCB | 6:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          \n  \n                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"background-images\">\n          <div class=\"swiper swiper-background-images\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            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\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          FAQs\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is mentorship?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  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The USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program\u2019s central mission is to provide Dornsife students with the means to connect with alumni to support career exploration, job shadowing, and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Mentor will provide insight and guidance to the mentee based on personal experience in career and academic pursuits.<\/li>\n<li>The Mentee will receive guidance and advice from a mentor to assist in career development, goal setting, and career-related decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What does a successful mentorship look like?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>A successful mentorship would be the completion of all required elements of the program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orientation<\/li>\n<li>Coffee Chat (to schedule events)<\/li>\n<li>Activities 1-10<\/li>\n<li>Alumni Mentor Q&amp;A on Zoom (no students)<\/li>\n<li>Closing Event\/Alumni Mixer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is not your responsibility to find the mentee a job. You are simply there to guide them and advise them on steps they can take to position themselves for a potential employment opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Why should I participate in the USC Dornsife Alumni Mentor Program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The mission of the USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program is to provide Dornsife students with the means to engage with alumni so they can benefit from your professional and personal life experiences. In the spirit of Trojans helping Trojans, we hope the mentorship provides lasting relationships that will continue to grow and evolve far beyond USC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is expected of me as a mentor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program is designed to engage alumni volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels.\u00a0 Upon matching with a USC student mentee, you will be defining and scheduling goals\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/activities-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suggested activities provided<\/a>) to be completed during the mentorship commitment. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We encourage both mentors and mentees to be proactive and timely in their communication and connect on a regular basis (e.g., weekly phone\/video calls, in-person meetings, or email conversations). <\/span>However, the frequency and form of communication are things you both can determine.\u00a0 Throughout the semester we\u2019ll offer tips on effective mentorship techniques, topics to discuss with your mentee, and suggested activities to connect. Our team will also be standing by to answer any questions you might have. Prior mentorship experience is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How long is the commitment?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program is October 8, 2025 &#8211; February 25, 2026.*<\/p>\n<p>*Program Break | Nov. 26 &#8211; Jan. 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How will a mentor match be made?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Register for the USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll complete a profile detailing basic information about you<\/li>\n<li>In addition, you\u2019ll complete the USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program registration where you\u2019ll convey more specifically your areas of expertise<\/li>\n<li>Once registration is complete, you\u2019ll be matched with a mentee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-7-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-7-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How many students can I mentor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-7-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-7-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>We recommend you mentor one to two students throughout the semester. 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The great thing about this program is that your mentorship connection can be carried out as the mentor and mentee see fit since the activities will be chosen by you and your mentee and will be completed according to each of your schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-10-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-10-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do I have to be in Los Angeles to participate as a mentor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-10-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-10-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>You do not have to live in Los Angeles to participate. You can mentor by connecting with your student via phone, email, Zoom, or FaceTime and still be a great alumni mentor. We will provide virtual events and discussions for you and your mentee to participate in. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Virtual mentorship can be as valuable as in-person mentorship and we encourage you to reach out to us for any needed support as you connect and engage with your mentor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-11-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-controls=\"section-1-11-8WVdSh8hlz\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I sign up to be a mentor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-11-8WVdSh8hlz\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-11-8WVdSh8hlz\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>It is quick and simple to sign up to be a mentor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign up on the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/usc.peoplegrove.com\/\">Trojan Network<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once registered, select Programs<\/li>\n<li>Complete the Dornsife Mentorship Program registration process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--signup-form \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--signup-form\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"text-image-container\">\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Ready to mentor?  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