Join us for a conversation with Brissa Sotelo-Vargas on the fine balance of community relations and its role in the governance of Tesoro Refinery’s operations. Brissa Sotelo-Vargas, Manager, Public Affairs & Government Affairs at Tesoro Refining & Marketing, manages and coordinates the full range of communication and stakeholder management activities […]
Paul Haaga, Jr., is retired Chairman of the Board of Capital Research and Management Company. Prior to joining Capital in 1985, Paul was a Partner in the law firm of Dechert Price & Rhoads in Washington, D.C. From 1974 to 1977, he was a Senior Attorney for the U.S. Securities […]
Dr. David Harilela joins USC Price Board of Councilors Vice Chair, Cara Esposito, for an in-depth conversation surrounding venture philanthropy’s ability to transcend boundaries and transform lives. In a discussion facilitated by Cara Esposito, Dr. Harilela will share in detail his work and involvement with THE ONE, an International humanitarian award which […]
Join us for a conversation with Miry Whitehill on the importance of community involvement and its role in the resettlement of refugee families. Miry Whitehill-Ben-Atar founded Miry’s List – a community of volunteers that uses crowdsourcing and social media to connect people like you, who want to help, with new refugee […]
Please join us for conversation with John Bedrosian! A first-generation Armenian-American whose parents emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century, John C. Bedrosian credits his success to living and working in an open and democratic society. Mr. Bedrosian is the former co-founder and chairman of the board […]
Christine Harada most recently served as the US Chief Sustainability Officer for the Obama Administration. In this role, she provided oversight for all sustainability-related initiatives across the Federal government in energy, fleet, and acquisitions by overseeing game-changing improvements that added to our nation’s clean energy future. She also served as […]
Marqueece Harris-Dawson is a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing District 8 since 2015. This 18 square-mile district geographically ranges from Baldwin Hills to Watts and all the middle-class neighborhoods in-between. From the greatest concentration of African American wealth to the least. Beautiful well-maintained homes to areas of blight. Within 18 […]
As an actress, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, producer and filmmaker of American Indian performing arts including programming on her Red Nation Media Network Channel, Joanelle Romero has entertained, inspired, moderated, enlightened the general public for nearly 40+ years. Using media as a primary tool, Romero has created a connection within Indian […]
Robert McKenrick is the Executive Director of Clinical Care (SES) of the Veteran’s Administration’s Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. McKenrick attended Eastern Kentucky University (Bachelor of Science in Police Administration), Webster University (Master of Arts in Security Management), University of Pennsylvania (M.A. in Government Administration), Temple University (Juris Doctorate), U.S. […]
Welcome to our first Lunch with a Leader event of the new semester! This year’s theme focuses on leading academic initiatives on inclusion, diversity, and the public good. Our series opens with Jack H. Knott, Dean and the C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor of the USC Sol […]
Mina Chow is interdisciplinary faculty, a licensed architect and filmmaker who teaches 1st year building science studio and professional practice at USC. She is bringing attention to the importance of architecture and the image of America as witnessed in World’s Fair pavilions and beyond. For generations of Americans, World’s Fairs captured […]
Integrating Social Justice and Medicine Join us as we talk with Laura Mosqueda, MD, Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, who is a widely respected authority on geriatric and family medicine, elder abuse, and care of the underserved. She is also an expert on medical education curricula design, development and […]
This year’s Lunch with a Leader series has featured those who lead through academic initiatives, cultural diplomacy through architecture, and social justice through medicine. February features Kim Simon, Managing Director, Shoah Foundation Institute. Established in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Shoah Foundation joined USC in 2006 to form the USC Shoah Foundation – […]
Gary Segura, Dean, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Chicano and Chicana Studies Gary’s work focuses on issues of political representation and social cleavages, the domestic politics of wartime public opinion, and the politics of America’s growing Latino minority. Prior to being appointed […]
The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the
USC Bedrosian Center invite you to attend a special luncheon with
California State Controller Betty T. Yee.
This year’s Lunch with a Leader series has featured those who lead through academic initiatives, cultural diplomacy through architecture, and social justice through medicine. Please join us for a conversation on leading the advancement of women through public policy. Emerald Archer is the inaugural director of Center for the Advancement of Women at […]
Join USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and USC Bedrosian Center at a special luncheon with L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Supervisor Kathryn Barger began her career in public service as a college intern in the office of long-time Supervisor Mike Antonovich, rising to become his chief deputy in […]
Kim Simon discussed her path to leadership and how she is guiding the Institute’s work to serve a variety of constituencies. Simon ties together many layers of service that include global initiatives, media production, and collection of new testimonies, including the Dimensions in Testimony program and the identification of areas […]
by Shuaifeng Yao MinaChow‘sdocumentary FACE OF A NATION was able to reach the right audience: Legislators. When architecture, cultural diplomacy, civic action, combine to be greater than the sum of the parts. What can policy students learn from this experience? What lessons has Chowlearned making a documentary … making sure folks […]
Lunch with a Leader provides students, faculty, and members of the public the opportunity to hear ideas from local, state, and national leaders, share their own ideas, and gain inspiration for effective governance in a more intimate and informal setting. We have several levels of sponsorship, including a naming opportunity, […]
Robert McKenrick is the Veteran Administration’s Executive Director, Clinical Care (SES) of greater Los Angeles. McKenrick spoke about his leadership philosophy, the educational and career path to his current position, and challenges he faced along the way.
Conversations about Governance, Policy, and Leadership Lunch with a Leader provides students, faculty, and members of the public the opportunity to hear ideas from local, state, and national leaders, share their own ideas, and gain inspiration for effective governance in a more intimate and informal setting. Join us as we hear from […]
by Robyn Burleson On Tuesday, March 8, the Bedrosian Center welcomes Maria Klawe to USC for our second Lunch with a Leader event of the semester! Ms. Klawe is the President of Harvey Mudd College and has been a powerful force in closing the gender gap in science and engineering. She […]
Lunch with a Leader provides students, faculty, and members of the public the opportunity to hear ideas from local, state, and national leaders, share their own ideas, and gain inspiration for effective governance in a more intimate and informal setting. Lucile M. Jones is a seismologist and public voice for earthquake […]
Lunch with a Leader provides students, faculty, and members of the public the opportunity to hear ideas from local, state, and national leaders, share their own ideas, and gain inspiration for effective governance in a more intimate and informal setting. Paula Daniels is Executive Director of California Central, a USC Villaraigosa Initiative. […]