Program for the 2023 Student Recognition Awards

2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

and USC STUDENT AFFAIRS

MAY 11, 2023

Graduating seniors who have demonstrated extraordinary service and commitment

to the University of Southern California’s campus community are awarded

the Order of Troy. These honored recipients have excelled academically while

dedicating themselves to leadership in various facets of university life. They have

distinguished themselves in a variety of organizations and activities and have made

positive contributions to the university through service to peers and the community.

These students have made signicant contributions to build community and

to promote the understanding and acceptance of cultural, ethnic, and religious

diversity. Some have served in key leadership positions within the greek community,

in athletics, and in numerous academic and professional organizations. A large

number have volunteered and immersed themselves in community engagement.

Many have been recognized with membership in honor societies.

This year, 106 students are bestowed the honor of Order of Troy. The

university and the Division of Student Aairs are proud to recognize and

congratulate each of these students for their outstanding leadership in the USC

community.

THE ORDER OF

Troy

Claire Adams, Theatre

Melia Albrecht, International Relations, Public Relations

Raul Alcantar, Cinema Television Production

Karen Arcos, Psychology

Kathryn Arnold, Neuroscience, Medical Anthropology

Lyssa Aruda, Chemical Engineering

Monisha Bajaj, Communication

James Michael Alberto Bell, Global Medicine,

Biological Sciences

Zach Bergenfeld, Business Administration

Breanna Betts, American Studies & Ethnicity

Trang Bi, Human Biology, Psychology

Colin Boehnlein, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Evan Brown, Physics, Computer Science

Anh Cao, Business Administration

Alison Chang, Business Administration

Jackie Chen, Business Administration, Accounting

Steven Childress, Psychology

Sierra Chinn-Liu, Linguistics, Anthropology

Lorna Chiu, Psychology, East Asian Area Studies

Haylie Chu, Psychology, Business Administration

Kevin Chuang, Business Administration

Jacob Courtney, Business Administration

Maria Cuevas Delgado, Geological Sciences

John Davy, Chemical Engineering

Jorge De Avila, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Skylar Dunn, Business Administration

Hassaan Ebrahim, Neuroscience

Casey Ellis, Sociology

Justin Farshidi, Business Administration

Adam Feisst, Business Administration, Communication

Rafael Flores, Business Administration

Jheanelle Garriques, Gender Studies

Jennifer Glaeser, International Relations, Political Science

Katherine Grabar, Political Science, Law, History, and Culture

Leilani Graham, BA Visual and Performing Arts Studies

Maracel Guevarra, Animation and Digital Arts,

East Asian Area Studies

Meghan Heneghan, International Relations

Fausto Hernandez, Civil Engineer

Kimberly Ho, Accounting, Business Administration

Kaylee Ho, Economics

Derek Horner, Business Administration

Meghan Howell, Policy, Planning, and Development ,

Healthcare Policy and Management

Nathaniel Hsieh, Philosophy, Politics, and Law

Emily Huang, Sociology

John Ingram, Sociology

Haley Ishimatsu, Sociology

Nicole Jamgotchian, Business Administration

• 2023 •

THURSDAY, MAY 11

1:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Monique S. Allard

Vice President for Student Life

REMARKS

Dr. Carol L. Folt

President of the University

USC ACADEMIC HONORS

Valedictorian

Salutatorians

USC Provost Award

University Trustees Award

Steven and Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholars

Discovery Scholars

Global Scholars

COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIPS

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

David L. Boren Scholarship for International Study

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

THE ORDER OF THE LAUREL AND THE PALM

THE ORDER OF ARÊTE

THE ORDER OF TROY

CLOSING

Dr. Emily T. Sandoval

Associate Vice Provost for Student Aairs, Student Development and Engagement

Academic Honors

Class of 2023 Valedictorian

Isha Sanghvi, Neuroscience (B.S.)/Social Entrepreneurship

Class of 2023 Salutatorians

Carina Lee Robles, Political Science/Dance

istory & Social Sciences (Economics)/Marine Biology

USC Provost Award

The USC Provost Award is granted to graduating seniors who have attained the highest scholarship

average of all undergraduate transfer students at the University. The recipients have attained a

perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Karen Alohalani Abe, Cinematic Arts (Media Arts and Practice) (B.A.)

Amy Anchi Li Chen, Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Sami Ramen Chmait, Biological Sciences (B.S.)/Health Care Studies

Haoran Chu, Mathematics (B.A.)/Economics

Kathryn Alice Ehrbar, Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)

Wei Long Fam, Computer Science (B.S.) & Business Administration (B.A.)

Guadalupe Gutierrez, Sociology (B.A.)/Social Work and Juvenile Justice

Ashley Rauz Heravi, Political Science (B.A.)

Rachel Hannah Kim, Cognitive Science (B.A.)

John Klopotowski, Middle East Studies (B.A.) & Political Science (B.A.)

Karina Maria Kramer, Human Biology (B.S.)/Occupational Science

Suet Yann Melanie Kwan, Psychology (B.A.)

Yichen Liu, Cinema and Media Studies (B.A.)/Entertainment Industry

Jing Lou, Communication (B.A.)

Christopher Mansourian, Computer Science (B.S.)

Mariam Manukyan, Political Science (B.A.)

Jonathan Ryan Mei, Human Development and Aging (B.S.)

Alexander James Prieger, Computer Engineering and Computer Science (B.S.)

Bita Tanavoli, Communication (B.A.) & Music Industry (B.S.)/User Experience

Bo Wang, Data Science & Economics (B.S.)

Jinghao Wang, Applied and Computational Mathematics (B.S.) & Computer Science (B.S.)/

Business Administration/Applied Analytics

Mengzhe Wang, Psychology (B.A.)

Lydia Alice Whitman, English (Creative Writing) (B.A.)

Jacob Abram Wisnik, International Relations (Global Business) (B.A.)

Yan Zhang, Business Administration (Business Analytics) (B.S.)

Liam Richard Tsao, H

Steven and Kathryn Sample

Renaissance Scholars

USC Steven and Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholars are students who graduate in two or

more widely separated elds of study with both a major and minor, or two baccalaureate degrees.

Renaissance Scholars must meet requirements for superior academic performance, including no less

than a 3.5 overall grade point average, and no less than a 3.5 grade point average in their respective

programs of study.

This year, the University recognizes 293 graduating seniors as USC Steven and Kathryn Sample

Renaissance Scholar Candidates. Of this group, 82 scholars applied for the prize competition, and

ten have been selected to receive a $10,000 prize toward graduate study.

Meredith Tetterton Byrnes, East Asian Languages and Cultures (B.A.)/

Photography/Urban and Sustainable Planning

Baoqi Chen, Journalism (B.A.) & Environmental Studies (B.S.)/GIS and Sustainability Science

Mateo Croom, Art (B.A.) & Mathematics (B.A.)

Madison Mary Hubbard, Philosophy, Politics and Law (B.A.) &

Political Science (B.A.) & French (B.A.)

Lingaire A. Ofosuhene, International Relations (B.A.) & Narrative Studies (B.A.)/

Thematic Approaches to Humanities and Society

Gillian Elaine Sawyer, Archaeology (B.A.) & Linguistics (B.A.)

Urban Seiberg, Linguistics and Cognitive Science (B.A.)/Photography/

Speech-Language and Hearing Professions

Jiatong Shao, Business Administration (B.S.) & International Relations and the Global Economy (B.A.)

& Visual and Performing Arts Studies (B.A.)

Rachel Tan, Psychology (B.A.) & Choral Music (B.A.)

Alfredo Matthew Torres, Psychology (B.A.) & French (B.A.)/

Philosophy of Law, Politics and Economics

Academic Honors

University Trustees Award

The University Trustees Award is granted to graduating seniors who have attained the highest

scholarship average of all undergraduates at the University. The recipients of this award have

earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average for their entire undergraduate course of study at USC.

Natalie Rose Abreu, Computer Science (B.S.)/Mathematics

John Atwood, History (B.A.) & Religion (B.A.)

Allison S Baek, Theatre (B.A.)/Performing Arts Studies

Anupam Batra, Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation (B.S.)/Computer Programming

Daniel Turner Bomier, Neuroscience (B.S.)/Health Care Studies

Kristian Vu Bostic, Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (B.S.) &

East Asian Languages and Cultures (B.A.)

Rachel Noreane Cassar, English (Creative Writing) (B.A.)/Education and Society, Psychology

Lorand Fu-Hon Cheng, Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.)

Kyra Eunice Lim Chua, Accounting (B.S.)/Applied Analytics/Computer Programming

Emily Christine Chung, Journalism (B.A.)/Cinematic Arts

Erin Hannah Chung, Occupational Therapy (B.S.)

Colin Vincent Coane, Astronautical Engineering (B.S.) & Physics (B.S.)

Ammar M Dharani, Neuroscience (B.S.)/History/Science, Health and Aging

Brynne Sanderson Di Donato, Public Relations (B.A.)/Music Industry

Alexis Hana Dugel, Communication (B.A.)

Mylah Eaton, Theatre (Acting) (B.A.)/Cinematic Arts

Katelin Elizabeth Ellig, Business Administration (World) (B.S.)

Nicole Lyse Falk, Narrative Studies (B.A.)/Classics/Screenwriting

Emily Leora Farshi, Business Administration (B.S.)/Applied Analytics

Charles H. Feuerborn, Computer Science (Games) (B.S.)/Applied Computer Security/Entrepreneurship

Brendan James Glascock, Computer Science (B.S.)

Cameron Douglas Glynn, Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation (B.S.)

Luke Alexander Palmer Greenwood, Media Arts and Practice (B.A.)

Yaning Han, Music Industry (B.S.)

Hunter Michael Hinson, Communication (B.A.) & Political Science (B.A.)

Vishaal Nivedh Jagannadhan, Human Biology (B.S.)/Psychology

Andrew Wu Jiang, Psychology (B.A.)

Corey Michael Karp, Biological Sciences (B.S.)/Psychology

Jaiveer Khanna, Computer Science (B.S.)

Leyla Soraya Khosrowshahi, Economics (B.A.)/Art History

Hilary J Kim, Economics (B.A.)/Biotechnology

Reshma Sravani Kopparapu, Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.)

Cailyn Audrey Lee, Neuroscience (B.S.)

Kevin Z Lu, Public Relations (B.A.)/Social Entrepreneurship

Daniel Luo, Global Health Studies (B.S.)/Applied Analytics

Molly Rose Mancina, Psychology (B.A.)/Statistics

Enrique Martinez, Narrative Studies (B.A.)

Mark McDermott, Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

Celine Maia Gamboa Mendiola, Journalism (B.A.)

Elizabeth Afua Mensah, English (Creative Writing) (B.A.)

Anusha Mubin, Biochemistry (B.S.) & Philosophy (B.A.)

Joseph Michael Naseib, Human Biology (B.S.)/Business Finance

Sarah Ann Panek, Linguistics and Cognitive Science (B.A.)/Forensics and Criminality

Yilin Qi, Data Science (B.A.) & Linguistics (B.A.)

Crystal L Qin, Computer Science (B.S.)

Rohan P Sanjay, Applied and Computational Mathematics (B.A.)/Computer Science

Krishni Satchi, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies (B.S.)

Anthony Sauer, Computer Science (B.S.)

Anna Luise Schusser, Human Biology (B.S.)

Serena Louisa Stephens, Human Biology (B.S.)/Dance

Grace Louise Szafara, Music Industry (B.S.)/Gender and Social Justice

Lauren Shiuan-Yin Tsai, Computer Engineering and Computer Science (B.S.)

Melissa Sandeep Tungare, Linguistics (B.A.) & East Asian Languages and Cultures (B.A.)

Angus Donald Turnor, Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)

Milena Roze van der Reis, Business Administration (B.S.)/

Science and Management of Biomedical Therapeutics

Caroline Helen Vassar, Political Science (B.A.)/Forensics and Criminality & Public Relations

Katherine Nicole Vlamis, Music Industry (B.S.)/Public Relations

Zixin Xu, Business Administration (Finance) (B.S.)/Statistics

William Yang, Biological Sciences (B.A.)

Colin Jing Neng Yeo, Quantitative Biology (B.S.)

Tingyu Zheng, Business Administration

Yangqin Zhou, Economics/Mathematics& Philosophy/Accounting

continued

Discovery Scholars

USC Discovery Scholars are students who have produced exceptional original scholarship or

creative work at USC while compiling a distinguished overall academic record, including no

less than a 3.5 overall grade point average.

This year, the university recognizes 104 Discovery Scholars. Of this group, 27 scholars were

nominated as prize nalists and ten have been selected to receive a $10,000 prize toward

graduate study.

Lily Bai, Human Biology (B.S.)/Health Care Studies

For, “Longitudinal Tracking of Circulating Rare Events in the Liquid Biopsy

of Stage III-IV Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients”

Kristian Vu Bostic, Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (B.S.)/

East Asian Languages and Cultures (B.A.)

 For,“3D-PrintedMicrouidicProductionof MonodisperseLipidNanoparticles”

Nayeli Aileen Camacho, Public Policy (B.S.)

For, “A Proposition of Electoral Reform in Mexico”

Ammar Dharani, Neuroscience (B.S.)/History/Science, Health and Aging

For, “Investigating the structural and functional changes underlying neurodegeneration

following mild traumatic brain injury”

Ashley Morgan Fulton, Music Production (B.M.)

For, “Glass, A Musical Memoir: Autopathography through Experimental Production Techniques”

Jung Hwan Heo, Computer Engineering & Computer Science CECS (B.S.)

For, “A Fast Training-Free Compression Framework for Vision Transformers”

Hunter Hinson, Communication (B.A.) & Political Science (B.A.)

For, “Path to the White House: How Political Actors Receive and Adopt

Conspiracy Theories in Different Techno-Political Economies”

Samantha Shanne, Architecture (B.ARCH.)

For, “WaterHUB”

Atharva Tewari, Global Studies (B.A.) & Journalism (B.A.)

For, “A Life (In)Between Labels: Infrapolitical Construction of Flexible Selves

by Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh and India”

Helen Wu, Neuroscience (B.S.)/Computer Science

For, “Neural Event Segmentation During Natural Story Listening”

Global Scholars

The Global Scholars program recognizes undergraduates who have excelled in their

studies both at home and abroad, spending at least 10 weeks outside of the U.S. as part

of their undergraduate experience, and achieving no less than a 3.5 overall grade point

average.

This year, the University recognizes 25 seniors as USC Global Scholars. Of this group,

16 graduating scholars were nominated as prize nalists by their schools, and 6 projects

have been selected to receive a $10,000 prize toward graduate study.

Esmeralda Mia Aceituno, Architecture (B.ARCH)/Communication Design/Cinematic Arts

For, “Vertical Rise”

Annabelle Asali, Architecture (B.ARCH)

For, “The Vertical City: Urbanism in Barcelona”

Jose Alejandro Botello-Herrera, Architecture (B.ARCH) & Archaeology (B.A.)

For, “A Highrise of Homes: Suburban Typology Into Urban Reality”

Maria Del Mar Rocio Gomez, Architecture (B.ARCH)

For, “Highrise of Homes”

Zhijie Jin, Architecture (B.ARCH)

For, “Metamorphosis of Post-war Housing”

Ian Leung, Architecture (B.ARCH)/Real Estate Finance

For, “AALU Portfolio, Selected Works”

Kelly Sadikun, Political Science (B.A.) & East Asian Languages and Cultures (B.A.)

For, “An Analysis of Korea-China Relations through the Lens of Soft Power”

Benjamin Nathan Vogel, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies (B.S.)/

Natural Science

For, “Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in 2020 During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Israel”

Ryan Matthew von Keyserling, Architecture (B.ARCH)

For, “A Highrise of Homes”

Thomas Wang, Architecture (B.ARCH)

For, “Revitalizing Postwar Housing”

Beryl Zhou, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies (B.S.)/Natural Science

For, “Primary and secondary care for people experiencing homelessness:

a comparison between United States and the United Kingdom”

Competitive Fellowships

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation provides scholarships

to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences,

mathematics and engineering. The scholarship aims to ensure that the U.S. is producing the high

number of highly qualied professionals the Nation needs in these critical elds.

Ammar M. Dharani, Neuroscience (B.S.)/History/Science, Health and Aging

David L. Boren Scholarship for International Study

Boren Scholarships provide funding for U.S. undergraduate students studying in Africa, Asia,

Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Boren Scholarships

require rigorous language study and the majority of awardees spend a full academic year overseas.

In exchange for funding, Boren Scholarship recipients commit to working in the federal government

for at least one year after graduation.

Alexandra (Sasha) Eve Benke, International Relations/Law and Public Policy

Carlotta Dalal Ahmed Alaai, International Relations (B.A.) & Global Studies (B.A.)

Joseph T. Jocas, International Relations (B.A.)/Applied Analytics/Culture, Media and Entertainment

Sangeeta Kishore, International Relations (Global Business) (B.A.) & French (B.A.)

Lingaire Ofosuhene, International Relations (B.A.) & Narrative Studies (B.A.)/

Thematic Approaches to Humanities and Society

National Science Foundation

Graduate Research Fellowship Program

The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science,

technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and

doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

Lorand Fu-Hon Cheng, Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.)

Alan Goldfarb, Mathematics (B.S.)

Jocelyn Liu, Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.)/Animation and Digital Arts

Hari Sridhara, Chemical Engineering (Sustainable Energy) (B.S.)/Musical Studies

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Since 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has provided emerging American leaders with an

unparalleled opportunity to study, conduct research, and serve as English teaching assistants abroad

in order to build lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other

countries. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program currently awards over 2,100 grants annually and

operates in more than 140 countries worldwide.

Alexandra (Sasha) Eve Benke

International Relations (B.A.)/Law and Public Policy

Ammar M. Dharani

Neuroscience (B.S.)/History/Science, Health and Aging

Hunter Michael Hinson

Communication (B.A.) & Political Science (B.A.)

Joseph Jocas

International Relations (B.A.)/Culture, Media and Entertainment/Applied Analytics

Sibelle Erin O’Donnell

Environmental Studies (B.S.)/Marine Biology

Jenna Miya Ogawa

Public Policy (B.S.)/East Asian Languages and Cultures

Rianna Rosa Rios

Public Policy (B.S.)/Performing Social Change

Carina Lee Robles

Political Science (B.A.)/Dance

Amelie Schlager

International Relations (Global Business) (B.A.)/Social Entrepreneurship

Isabella Bean Welsh

Human Biology (B.S.)/Cultural Diplomacy

Trinity K. Yang

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies (B.S.)/Gender and Sexuality Studies

THE ORDER OF

THE

Laurel

Palm

• HIGHEST HONOR BESTOWED ON GRADUATING SENIORS •

The highest honor given to undergraduates completing their degrees, the Order of the Laurel

and the Palm is awarded to students who display exceptional leadership and service that makes a

lasting impact on the university community and/or the world at large. These students embody the

university’s values and goals. Less than one percent of undergraduates earning their degrees are

selected to receive the Order of the Laurel and the Palm.

The University and USC Student Affairs proudly congratulate these 24 gifted leaders and scholars

for their vision and transformative leadership – the recipients of the Order of the Laurel and the

Palm.

Diego Andrades

Tania Apshankar

Alyssa Felix-Arreola

Benjamin Blum

Ariana Coba Clementel

Abhiraj Giritharan

Endiya Grifn

Madeline Hood

Emily Lee

Audrey Limb

Emily Marroquin

Aidan McIntrye

Christine Nguyen

Seulki Noh

Katherine A. Owojori

Gabino Resendiz, Jr.

Gisselle Soto Rivas

Isha Sanghvi

Eva Shafman

Farisha Sultan

Dean Tessone

Pratik Thakur

Jiaying Tong

Hannah Woodworth

•BIOGRAPHIES•

Diego Andrades

Diego Andrades will graduate with bachelor of arts degrees in political science and politics,

philosophy, and law and a minor in legal studies. As the Undergraduate Student Government’s

Chief of Staff, Diego has led a myriad of issues within the university. He’s a savvy and generous

leader, universally respected by his peers and appreciated by members of the faculty. He served as

president of the Delta Omicron Zeta Leadership Society and from February 2021-April 2022

as a USG senator. His professional experience includes: an internship with the ACLU National

Political Advocacy Department, and service as a research associate with Common Cause. Diego is a

passionate advocate for his fellow students and the consummate leader/public servant.

Tania Apshankar

Tania will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in creative writing and a minor in marketing.

She was named to the Dornsife dean’s list during continuous semesters between 2019-2022. She

foundedandservedaseditor-in-chief of TrojanBloom,USC’srstmultilingualjournalforwriters

to express creativity in 17 languages. She also founded Untethered Script, an organization to build

platforms for under-resourced young adult writers in India. She made a solid commitment to our

neighborhood students, especially during the pandemic period and served as a tutor and program

coordinator for USC ReadersPLUS at Vermont Elementary School during all four years of her

undergraduate studies.

Alyssa Felix-Arreola

Alyssa Felix-Arreola will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in global health and a minor

in GIS and sustainability science. She serves as president and director of Outreach, a program

insupportof rstgenerationandlowincomestudents.Sheservedasco-directorof Community

Building, Globemed, which focuses on creating a community to combat health inequities. She

campaigned to create a First Generation Student Assembly under the Undergraduate Student

Government and brought a deeply-rooted commitment to address food insecurity and health inequities

that exist in her Boyle Heights community. She has maintained a high grade point average and is the

recipient of Jack Kent Cooke and Norman Topping scholarships.

Benjamin Blum

Benjamin Blum will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in international relations and a minor

in applied analytics. During his junior year, Ben was elected to Phi Beta Kappa while maintaining

a perfect GPA and working on a senior honors thesis in the International Relations honors program.

Among his notable contributions are his efforts to provide remote healthcare to Ukrainians during the

war through Viterbi’s Global Challenges Innovation program. He served as editor-in-chief for the

Global Policy Institute and organized and guided Peaks & Professors, a program of outdoor hiking

trips focused on building connections between students and faculty. In conclusion, his nominator said,

“Ben will make a positive difference in the world.”

Ariana Coba Clementel

Ariana Coba Clementel will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in human biology and a

minor in health care studies. She has excelled in academics and has committed to serving the USC

and neighboring communities through volunteer work, leadership, and research. She has embodied

the role of teacher and mentor through service in USC’s Supplemental Instruction Program,

developing worksheets, and facilitating supplemental instruction sessions three times per week. She

has volunteered with Spanglish as an English teacher twice a week and as a student-athlete mentor.

Ariana is a member of USC Helenes, and has represented the university through acts of hospitality.

Her philanthropic nature has positively impacted the well-being of numerous peers and the local Los

Angeles community.

Abhiraj Giritharan

Abhiraj Giritharan will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in law, history and culture. He

is the co-founder of the USC PEP Readers’ Circle, which provides free editing services from USC

students and faculty to incarcerated writers. He works tirelessly to provide USC students with

opportunities for engagement in addition to creating opportunities to learn about the effects of mass

incarceration. He has tutored K-12 students in nearby neighborhood schools while maintaining a

near-perfect grade point average as he has charted a clear path to his chosen career as a criminal

defense attorney. He demonstrates the integrity and values-driven work that translates to his being an

ambassador for Trojan values well beyond the university.

Endiya Grifn

EndiyaGrifnhaspostedanimpressive4.0gradepointaveragewhileearningabachelorof arts

degree in visual anthropology. She has managed a rigorous academic program, while exhibiting

exemplary service in various leadership positions: Annenberg Healthy Equity Media Lab assistant,

Daily Trojan columnist, Annenberg Cross-Cultural Student Association and Black Task Force

leadership, and virtual educator with San Diego’s AjA Project. In 2020, she honed her storytelling

skills as a Diverse Voices scholar in the New York Times summer academy. And in addition while

in high school, she earned the Princeton Prize in race relations recognition. Her nominator noted

her consummate scholarly curiosity, advanced capacity to translate dense theoretical texts, and adept

writing skills.

Madeline Hood

Madeline Hood will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in political science with a pre-

law professional emphasis and a minor in human security and geospatial intelligence. Her most

important contribution is the establishment of the Joint Assembly for Military-associated Students

(JAMS) within the Undergraduate Student Government. JAMS is a coalition of all campus

military organizations with a primary purpose of creating a bridge between military students and

the broader student population. In her role as cadet battalion commander, she has developed the

training schedule for all 140 cadets across USC, CSU Dominguez Hills, and CSU Long Beach.

As president of the Army ROTC Run Club, she has developed a training plan for all cadets looking

to improve running based on individualized goals and experience. She is a member of the Warren

Bennis Scholars program and a lifeguard in recreational sports. Madeline embodies the Trojan spirit

and practices the university’s vision of empowering students to transform the world.

Emily Lee

Emily Lee will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in health promotion and disease

prevention and a minor in health care studies. She has excelled in her academic program and

contributed to community service, teaching, research, and leadership. Among several extraordinary

contributions is her service as president of the Chinese American Students Association during the

2020-2021 pandemic. In consideration of the toll COVID took on many students, she focused the

group’s attention on mental health issues by hosting forums in which members formed a community

and strong support systems. In addition, Emily volunteered countless hours at Los Angeles County

+ USC Medical Center to work with patients from many different backgrounds. She served as

a tutor in the Keck Prep Tutor Program in teaching the basics of health statistics and general

chemistry to undergraduates. As noted by her nominator, Emily is a pre-med student with vast

potential to become a competent clinician who will treat patients compassionately.

•BIOGRAPHIES• continued

Audrey Limb

Along with an impressive 3.95 grade point average, Audrey Limb will graduate with a bachelor

of science degree in human biology and a minor in health innovation. She contributed in several

meaningful ways, including streamlining detection of a unique subtype in metastatic breast cancer

patients. In addition, she has engaged with key stakeholders to guide the establishment of a new

behavioral health and substance abuse treatment center for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Audrey has served as a mentor and session leader with the USC Science Outreach program,

preparing science lessons for 32nd Street Elementary School 3rd graders. In addition, she has served

as secretary of USC Remedy Through Music, a program to promote well-being through music

therapy performances at multiple clinical sites including Dignity Health, Hope Street, and Kingsley

Manor Retirement home. Audrey’s contributions demonstrate her exceptional dedication to caring for

others through healthcare, equity, and education.

Emily Marroquin

Emily Marroquin will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in communication and a minor in

entertainment industry. As a marketing intern at the Center Theatre Group, she created and launched

a $500,000+ program called “In the House,” which gives away 8,000 free/low cost tickets to

the Ahmanson, Taper, and Douglas theaters to community organizations each season. In addition,

Emily has served as a student ambassador for the Admissions Center, the guest relations branch of

theOfceof Admission—theprimarywelcomeandvisitorcenteroncampus.Asanambassador,

she delivers in-person 90-minute tours of campus to prospective students. Emily’s commitment and

dedication is strong and unwavering.

Aidan M. McIntyre

Aidan M. McIntyre will graduate with a bachelor of arts in economics and a bachelor of science

in music industry and a minor in contemplative studies. He has been awarded numerous honors

includingbeingnamedapresidentialscholarandanationalmeritnalist.Hehasrekindledthe

music industry program by serving as editor of its peer-reviewed journal and as the Thornton

StudentAmbassadorleader.Inaddition,AidanestablishedThornton’srstprogressivemetalguitar

ensemble. He has mentored fellow music industry students on entrepreneurship and the economics of

the music industry and has taught guitar in several local public schools.

Aidan has enriched the Thornton School through music, entrepreneurship, the free exchange of ideas,

and commitment to social justice.

Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen will graduate with dual degrees, a bachelor of science in human biology and a

bachelor of arts in Spanish. She is the recipient of a presidential merit scholarship. She has served as

secretary of the Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Club. Her most outstanding contribution

has been through her role as central coordinator for the USC ReadersPLUS program. And in

addition, she has taught Little Yoginis lessons to neighborhood school children twice each week, a

curriculum integrating children’s literature with yogic themes such as patience, kindness, non-violence

and respect. Christine has also interned at the Veterans Association Hospital. She has contributed

greatly to the betterment of the university and the surrounding community.

Seulki Noh

Seulki Noh will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a focus

on business analytics. She has served as president of the USC Veterans Association, a registered

studentorganization,theofcialstudentVeteransof America(SVA)chapter.Underherguidancein

2022,theUSCchapterwasselectedasachapter-of-the-yearnalist,oneof onlyverecognizedout

of 1,600 nationwide. As president, Seulki secured more than $13,000 in donations from generous

American Legion Posts which support members of the military. She provided valuable knowledge

and experience in the incorporation of the Undergraduate Student Government’s Military Associated

Student Assembly. On behalf of the USC Veterans Association and the Joint Assembly for Military

Associated Students, she has coordinated collaborative events that focus on health and wellness,

mental health, volunteerism, and community building and support. Seulki brings valuable experience

to advocate for resources and to enlighten all as to the challenging and non-traditional route that

many military students experience.

Katherine A. Owojori

Katherine A. Owojori will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in political science. Among many

honors, she is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and a Warren Bennis Scholar. In addition,

she is a member of the USC Black Student Association E-Board. She was awarded a Soros Justice

Fellowship to launch a social media movement in partnership with #Schools-Not-Prisons, to educate

Black and Brown youth in the intricacies of the criminal justice system and its effects on the lives

of youth. Katherine was selected to be a member of Dornsife’s Agents of Change program, which

addresses social justice issues. She created “Know Your Rights,” a training initiative to teach young

students of color how to remain safe during encounters with police, how to vocalize and advocate for

their rights and the rights of others. Katherine has exhibited exemplary work in service, DEI justice,

and leadership.

Gabino Resendiz, Jr.

Gabino Resendiz, Jr. will graduate with a bachelor of science in pharmacology and drug

development.Heenrolledattheuniversityfollowingveyearsof serviceintheUSMarineCorps.

He was awarded the US Marine Good Conduct Medal, given to those who successfully complete

threeyearsof exemplarybehavior,efciency,anddelityinmilitaryservice.Shortlyafterbeginning

his degree program, COVID-19 struck. Gabino immediately joined the Pathmaker internship and

volunteeredtovaccinate600individuals.Inaddition,hepreparedcrashcartsforrstlineresponders,

built medical emergency kits for sexual assault victims, and provided wound management for patients.

As a member of the Pre-Pharmacy Society Club, he recruited patients for free health screenings,

distributed equipment to pharmacist/pharmacy students, and translated for Spanish speaking

individuals. Gabino embodies USC unifying values of integrity, excellence, well-being, inclusivity

and accountability.

Gisselle Soto Rivas

Gisselle Soto Rivas will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in health and human sciences and

a minor in addiction science. For the past several years, she has excelled as a leader in the Health,

Emotion, and Addiction Laboratory research program. Her research is inspired by her overarching

goal of uplifting marginalized populations, especially within the healthcare system. She has devoted

seven semesters to Troy Camp, the mentorship program for students of south Los Angeles, and six

semesters with Science Outreach, a program for local elementary schools. Her long-term commitment

to USC service organizations that work directly within the greater Los Angeles population,

particularly Hispanic and Latinx students of all ages, is indicative of her overarching mission to

uplift and advocate for her community.

•BIOGRAPHIES• continued

Isha Sanghvi

Isha Sanghvi will graduate with a bachelor of science in neuroscience and a minor in social

entrepreneurship.Sheistheco-founderandchief operatingofcerof SecureRemedy,Inc,asocial

enterprise dedicated to medication security and healthcare equity in unhoused patients. Remedy is an

outgrowth of the Viterbi class entitled “Innovation in Design and Engineering for Social Good.”

Isha’s original intent was to start a social enterprise that could alleviate the effects of the pandemic.

Sheandherteamdesignedawearablemedicationpouchandaexiblepillcontainerforpeople

experiencing homelessness. In addition, Isha served as a Dornsife Senior Ambassador and interfaced

withnumerousUSCapplicantsfocusedonthenaturalscienceseld.HerservicewithLosAngeles

Community Impact has greatly contributed to the LA community. She interfaced time and again with

non-protorganizationstoincreasetheirscopeandbodyof workthroughthoughtfulanalysis.Her

nominator described Isha as caring and empathetic and always pursuing ways to connect and offer

help.

Eva Shafman

Eva Shafman will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in geodesign and a minor in real

estate development. She has excelled academically and posted a grade point average of 3.9. She is a

member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and Gamma Theta Upsilon, the international geographic

honor society. As the president of the SC Mappers Club, she has been instrumental in attracting

students from across the university in support of two annual events: 1) celebration of worldwide GIS

Day and 2) Earth Week, map-a-thon. The club facilitates sustainability projects and worldwide

disaster-relief competitions using GIS and open-street map technology. Mappers interface with the

Ofceof SustainabilityandSpatialSciencesInstitutestodeterminehowwastebinsoncampus

are being used. Eva has demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment to volunteer work, and

community engagement.

Farisha Sultan

Farisha Sultan will graduate with dual degrees, a bachelor of science in health promotion and disease

prevention and a bachelor of arts in religious studies. She has attained a grade point average of 3.9

and is the recipient of the academic achievement award, the provost undergraduate research fellowship

and a dean’s merit scholarship. Farisha serves as president of AcceptEd USC, an organization that

providesmentorshipandresourcestorst-generationlow-incomestudentsinthecollegeapplication

process. In addition, she is involved in (CHIP), the Community Health Involvement Project, which

hosts an annual health fair and provides free blood glucose, blood cholesterol and blood pressure

screenings to members of the community. She has played a critical role in educating diverse minority

communities in the LA area on skin cancer and its long-term effects on health. Farisha has provided

leadership on a variety of projects for the betterment of the community.

Dean Tessone

Dean Tessone will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences with an emphasis

in molecular, cellular, and development science and a minor in disruptive innovation. He has posted

an exemplary academic record with a grade point average of 3.94. He is the consummate researcher

having worked on multiple projects across malignancies including osteosarcoma, multiple myeloma,

and breast cancer. He co-founded REACH, the Research Exploration and Career Help Program

which partners with the Neighborhood Academic Initiative to mentor high school students from local

south Los Angeles schools in science education. He is an avid participant in the CURE program,

which recruits and mentors younger undergraduates. Dean is a member of Troy Camp, a long-

standing student organization which tutors, mentors, and supports children from the surrounding

community.Heembodiesall-aroundexcellenceinbothhisscienticinterestsandhisoverallacademic

strengths.Heexempliesthemostadmirablequalitiesof apromisingresearcherwhowillcontribute

greatly to the betterment of all of society.

•BIOGRAPHIES• continued

Pratik Thakur

Pratik Thakur will graduate with a bachelor of arts in biological sciences and minors in health

policy and economics. He has been a member of the Dornsife thematic option program and has

excelled in his academics, posting an impressive 3.91 grade point average. He is a member of Phi

Beta Kappa honor society and a Dean Joan Schaefer scholar. He is president of the USC chapter

of ShareaMeal,anon-protwithmobilekitchensthatprovidehealthymealsandnecessitiesfor

those who are unhoused and under-resourced on a regular scheduled basis. In addition, he serves as

executive director of the Roosevelt Network at USC, an organization which supports the creation of

progressive public policies to improve the lives of others. He has focused on the risks of air pollution

by local active oil wells in the campus neighborhood. As noted by his nominator, Pratik’s quiet

demeanorbelieshisvigorandcommitmenttohelpingothers—animportantingredientinhispursuit

of a career as a public health physician.

Jiaying Tong

Jiaying Tong will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in accounting with minors in music

production, music industry and screenwriting. She is the recipient of a US presidential scholarship

and has excelled in academics, being included on the dean’s list from fall of 2019 to the present. She

is the founder of USC’s Songwriters’ Forum, a community where students collaborate on original

music, participate in workshops and foster relationships through social events. With the Songwriters’

Forum, she has built a platform for students of all majors to collaborate on their shared passion for

music. Its primary goal is to release an album every semester through Jiaying’s own record company,

J&J Records LLC. Under Jiaying’s leadership, the forum has published six albums and performed

two concerts per semester. In addition, she served as president of the Leventhal Volunteer Income

Tax Assistance program which provides tax refunds assistance to low-income households. Jiaying

represents the true meaning of giving back and paying it forward through her leadership roles in

helping others realize the ideal student experience.

Hannah Woodworth

Hannah Woodworth will graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and a minor in law

and public policy. She has excelled academically, posting a grade point average of 3.92 and has been

named a Warren Bennis Scholar. Her most important achievement is her service as the president of

the Undergraduate Student Government. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting

greater USG transparency by taking time to listen to the needs and desires of the student population.

In addition, Hannah has served as an ambassador for USC Admissions and has guided hundreds

of prospective students, families, and guests on campus tours. She also found time for tutoring student

athletes in multiple subjects including journalism, political science, and economics. Hannah’s positive

inuencewillhaveagreatimpactontheUSCcommunityforyearstocome.

THE ORDER OF

Arête

Arête, taken from the Greek, means virtue or excellence in attaining one’s utmost human

potential. Graduate students who have distinguished themselves above their peers through campus

or community leadership beyond those required for their programs of study and/or through

impactful and exemplary service to the university community or the world at large. These students

demonstrate signicant depth and scope of responsibility and embody the university’s values and

goals. This award represents the highest honor accorded to graduate students upon completion of

their academic programs.

This year, 128 students are bestowed the honor of the Order of Arête. The University and USC

Student Affairs are proud to recognize each of these students for their outstanding work within their

individual programs and their dedicated service to the campus community.

Soa Dominguez-Heithoff

Samuel Embuido

Taylor Enoch-Stevens

Natalya Evans

Lydia Frey

Madeline Fujimoto

Samuel Garza

Rolando Garza Jr

Matthew Gillum

Olivia Glick

Cristal Gomez

Yeini Guardia

Sara Gunnell

Filmon Haile

Caitlin Harkenrider

Michael Hashimoto

Alexandra Hazard

Heather Heleloa

Jung Hwan Heo

Tania Herrera

Imogen Herrick

Emily Hou

Nianci Huang

Carlos Huerta

Paul Hughes

Nicholas Huynh

Deborah Im

Esequiel Jimenez

Madison Jimenez

Malcolm Jones

Trinity Natalia Jun

Yehsong Kim

Aisha Abdullah

Elsa Abedi

Shreya Agrawal

Jennifer Aguilar

Rose An

Erika Armenta

Ryan Arthurton

Ara Arzumanian

Krisilda Atieh

Ryan Babakhani

Roshni Badlani

Sarah Barhouma

Alejandra Barreto

Magnolia Benitez

Cara Birkby

Natalie Black

Barrisford Bladon

Sandon Brady

Alan Brantley

Taunya Brown

Helena Bugacov

Janine Cadet

Naman Casas

Rita Chan

Zaira Chavez Jimenez

Nina Christie

Ava Cicio

Arianna Crovetto

Stefan De La Guardia

Brynne Di Donato

Adam Diab

Bridgette Do

Audrey Kono

Chloe Kuo

Kara Kushwaha

Kevin Lee

Joshua Limlingan

Thomas Linker

Rebecca Long

Maria de Jesus Lopez

Sophia Lovell

Saiema Marium

Antwine Marshall

Carly Martinez

Jacqueline Matian

Yoko Matsubara

David McGarey

Gabriel Medina

Carolina Mendez

Raqueline Mora

Renita Moradian

Leana Mosesian

Valerie Narumi

Sabrina Navarro

Naomi Navarro-Kelly

Ania Nazari

Michael Nunez

Gerid Ollison

Alberto Ortega

Katie Papazian

Aisha Patel

Ashlee Pham

Kristine Pisikian

Brock Pluimer

Carly Post

Joanne Quevedo

Ivan Ramirez

Nancy Recinos

Annie Rickabaugh

Grifn Riggs

Leslie Rios Cruz

Carina Robles

Brigitte Rodriguez

Maria Ruggeri

Kenneth Samson

Karina Santellano

Davidshka Shavers

Nicole Song

Chantal Sotomayor

Michael Staubly

Isabel Sunshine

Sana Suratwala

Nicole Syder

Tommy Kiely Taheri

Victor Valadez

Edward Valle

Rohan Varghese

Ivonne Verduzco

Shirlene Wang

Emma Weiner

Chengyan Wu

Neha Yadav

William Yang

Kaylie Zapanta

Zipeng Zeng

•THE ORDER OF ARÊTE• continued

THE ORDER OF

Troy

Students who receive the Order of Troy have made notable contributions to their peers within

Student Affairs, the USC community, and/or the world at large through exemplary service or active

leadership. While these students have pursued academic excellence, they have also devoted extensive

time and energy in service outside the classroom and their other commitments.

This year, 55 students are bestowed the honor of the Order of Troy. The University and USC

Student Affairs are proud to recognize each of these students for their outstanding leadership in the

USC community.

Francesca Abruzzo

Lois Angelo

Louise Bonaventure

Himani Boompally

Britney Castillo

Anoushka Chandra

Baoqi Eileen Chen

Daphne Chen

Christian Chung

Alexander Coulolias

Rhea Desai

Ammar Dharani

Jillian Fallon

Mia Fong

Julia Gallaway

Naomi Gau

Simardeep Gawra

Robert Germano

Yvonne Hernandez-Guerra

Faith Hotchkiss

Carolyn Kaleta

Jiwon Lee

Vincent Leo

Emmeline Lin

Yanran Olivia Lin

Eduardo Lopez Oregon

Matthew Lucitt

Valerie Lui

Araxi Malazian

Lauren Malkoun

Mariam Manukyan

Amen Obanor

Arianne Ontiveros

Ashley Ozaki

Gracie Phopiboonsuk

Henriete Purina

Aminah Charlie Rivera

Rachel Roitman

Jada Salazar

Soham Saxena

Salmaan Sayeed

Ananya Shah

Cole Slater

Zion Smith

Sabrina Sy

Hannah Tadros

Liam Tsao

Maria Tsiao

Avonlea Valdez

Shania Wang

Donald Ward

Megan Weller

Elise Wimberly

Kacie Yamamoto

Sabrina Zazay

Student Recognition

Selection Committee

Aidin Abedi

Angelica Al Janabi

Suzanne Alcantara

Ryan Alcantara

Ileana Aldana

Ron Antonete

Vahan Aslanyan

Eugenia Ayrian

Lusine Balikyan

Sheila Banuelos

Aisha Baptiste

Rosa Barhona

Rita Barakat

Lynda Banza

Manoj Biniwale

Brian Buchner

Hannah Burnham

Anneka Busse

Marcus Butler

Baturalp Buyukates

Kati Cadenhead-Wong

Melissa Calderon

Juliana Calhoun

Nancy Castro

Diana Catalina Beltran

Jacquelyn Celestino

Tamara Chambers

Monalisa Chatterjee

Li-Ping Chen

Helen Choi

Terry Church

Bailey Clem-Byquist

Margaret Crable

Mona H. Cravens

Veronica Cruz

Monique Datta

Judy Davis

Arianna Deans

Kiran Dhillon

Suzanne Ebner

Christine El Haddad

Olga Eremina

Laura Fcasni

Gabby Fernandez

Jennifer Floyd

Beau Foley

Owen Foster

Jacquelyn G.F. Celestino

Stefanie Galindo

Patricia George

Alok Ghanekar

Ali Gholamrezanezhad

Patrick Gless

Danelle Go

Bryant Gomez

Ashley Grant

Hans Harn

Kimberly Ho

Courtney Ho

Natalie Houser

Nathan Hue

Whitney Ibarra

Ans Irfan

Anette Vistoso Monreal

Emmanuel Johnson

Mercedeh Khajavikhan

Elizabeth Khatchaturian

Julie Kim

Adrienne King

Julianna Kirschner

Gregory Kling

Vinay Kumar

Jane Lah

Madison Lang

Esther Lanier

Josephine Le

Shu Li

Rachel Lichtman

Allan Lopez

Maria Luisa Garcia

Reyna Macias

Llanet Martin

Sara Matin

Angelica Medina Cuevas

Hemal Mehta

Thea Miller-Smith

Sam Mistrano

Erica Monsegue

Andrea Mora

Jason Moran

Cara Mullio

Nneka Navarro

Nhi Nguyen

Jessica Nielsen

Emily Ochi

Lauren Opgenorth

Fred Othmer

Skye Parral

Brince Paul Kunnel

Lorena Peters

Elizabeth Pons-Rubalcava

Coleman Reardon

Adriana Reynoso

Alexa Argumedo

Jonathan Rios

Kathrin Rising

Darwin Roman

Sandra Ross

Jerome Rucker

Joe Saltzman

Jamie Saure

Neelam Savla

Rory Schmitt

Matt Scott

Rosemarie Sese

Madison Shaw

Ramtin Sheikhhassani

Elisabeth Shimada

Stephanie Shroyer

Jen Siemer

Shanta Smith

Debra Solorzano-Madrid

Russ Sommer

Brian Switzer

Susan Taing

Cheryl Taplin

Allison Tavarez

Patti Taylor

Alexis Teodoro

Diana Ter-Ghazaryan

Michael Thom

Candace Thompson

Holly Thompson

Eduardo Tinoco

Miki Turner

Zhiheng W

ang

Naomi Warren

Stephanie Westmyer

Sanda Win

Shinyi Wu

Lingyun Xiong

Annie Yessaian

Amy Yeu

Stephanie Santos Youngblood

Jessica Yu

Student RecognitionCommittee

Hannah Burnham, co-chair Stephanie Santos Youngblood, co-chair

Ryan Alcantara

Beau Foley

Jason Moran

Nancy Alonzo

David Kirschner

Kathrin Rising

Lusine Balikyan

Gregory Kling

Leah Rousseau

Nancy Castro

Rachael Lee

Brian Switzer

Jacquelyn Celestino

Llanet Martin

Allison Tavarez

Mona H. Cravens

Sara Matin

Cynthia Tucker

Academic Honors and Fellowships

Katie Capra Yuqiu Xu

The Order of the Laurel and the Order of the Palm awards originated at USC

in 1960. The Order of the Laurel was presented to outstanding senior women;

the Order of the Palm was presented to outstanding senior men. Several years

later, the Orders of the Laurel and the Palm were combined and redened as the

highest honor bestowed on graduating undergraduate students. Distinguished

leadership in multiple facets of university life and external community service

were key descriptors along with excellent scholarship. A cumulative grade point

average of 3.25 was customary.

The Order of Troy award originated in 1977 to recognize students who

were excellent scholars and leaders, who had attained a cumulative grade

point average of 3.0 or higher. In 2005, the Order of Arête was established to

recognize graduate students who have demonstrated signicant depth and scope

of responsibility in a campus or community leadership role.

Reective of university growth, the formal recognition program has been

expanded to honor a larger number of remarkable outstanding scholars and

leaders deserving of recognition and formal expression of gratitude for their

contributions to student life. In addition, the program also recognizes Academic

Honors, Renaissance Scholars, Discovery Scholars, Global Scholars, and

competitive fellowships.

The History of Student Recognition