Meet the Team

The Corporate and Foundation Relations team bridges our academic community of scholars and the institutional stakeholders dedicated to their success. Teamwork is at the core of who we are and what we do. We understand the unique needs of our partners. Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate USC Dornsife and work to explore your interests further.

Photo of Kerri Bennett, Assistant Dean for Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Kerri Bennett

Assistant Dean for Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations
(213) 740-4992
kerriben@usc.edu

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Nichole Graham

Director of Foundation Relations
(323) 646-1254
nicholeg@usc.edu

Photo of Bryan Grassmann, Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Bryan Grassmann

Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
(213) 821-7024
bgrassma@usc.edu

Photo of Frances Neely-Sanchez, Director of Foundation Relations

Frances Neely-Sanchez

Director of Foundation Relations
(213) 821-9319
neelysan@usc.edu

Photo of David Porges, Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

David Porges

Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
(213) 446-0687
porgesd@usc.edu

Photo of Christopher Wiedey, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Foundation Relations

Christopher Wiedey

Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Foundation Relations
(213) 821-9391
wiedey@usc.edu

Connect With Us

USC Dornsife Office of Advancement

1150 South Olive Street, Suite 2400
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Mail Checks to:

USC Advancement Gift Services
1150 South Olive Street, Suite 2500
Los Angeles, California 90015

USC Tax ID: 95-1642394