Meet Erika

erikamal@usc.edu

LinkedIn

Education

B.A., Journalism, San Francisco State University

Background

Erika Maldonado Singh brings expertise in alumni engagement, event programming, and community building to her role as Associate Director of Alumni Relations at USC Dornsife. She specializes in creating meaningful connections between alumni and their alma mater through strategic outreach, content development, and experiential programming. Her core competencies include program management and content creation, demonstrated through her leadership of signature initiatives like the monthly Dornsife Dialogues webinar series and alumni career development programming. She excels at stakeholder engagement, seamlessly coordinating virtual and in-person experiences that foster lasting professional and personal networks.

Drawing from seven years at the USC Center for the Political Future, Erika developed strong skills in partnership development, working with diverse community stakeholders to facilitate meaningful dialogue between political experts and university audiences. Her background in journalism, producing content for AirTalk with Larry Mantle, strengthened her abilities in research, storytelling, and deadline-driven content production.

Erika’s multifaceted experience spans relationship building, strategic communication, event coordination, and cross-functional collaboration— enabling her to create engaging experiences that strengthen institutional connections and advance organizational goals.

Favorite USC Memory

My favorite USC memory is participating in my first Day of SCervice with nearly 50 alumni and their families in March 2023. Our group volunteered at the Community Action Partnership of Orange County in Garden Grove and assembled more than 1,000 boxes of food for families in need. Everyone arrived early on a Saturday morning eager to help and it was so rewarding to see alumni of all ages and abilities working together for an important mission.

Favorite Spot on Campus

My favorite spot is Wallis Annenberg Hall. The large screen with breaking news, the energy of students walking through, and the nearby newsroom makes it a fun place to focus on work while I’m on campus. Or to catch up with a colleague near the cafe. I love being able to find a nook to work inside or enjoy some sunshine at a table outside.