USC Improvement Leader Program

The 2026-27 cohort represents a wide cross-section of the university. Participants are from six colleges and schools, and six administrative units.

Kesha Clavon, Director of Recruiment, Graduate School

Adrienne Conner, Payroll Operations Senior Analyst, Office of the Controller

Valerie Crider, Office Manager, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Brennen Gerards, HR Optimization Specialist, Human Resources

Juliana Glynn, Assistant Director of Campus Visits, Enrollment Management

Cary Graham, Assistant Secretary for Business Operations, Office of the Board of Trustees

Tripp Harris, Associate Director, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Lorne Hofseth, Professor and Associate Dean for Research

Shania Johnson, Assistant to the Dean of Curriculum, College of Social Work

Matthew Kingkade, Data and Finance Manager, Rice School of Law

Kristi Kinslow, Director of Pre-Professional Studies, College of Pharmacy

Angie Ludwig, Associate Athletics Director for Eligibility and Enrollment

Stefanie Perrell, Senior Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Nina Schreiner, Associate Director and NAGPRA Manager, SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology

Alexis Stokes, HR Business Partner, Human Resources

Alicia Wagner, Business Manager, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Valerie Weingart-Williams, National Fellowships Coordinator, National Fellowships and Scholar Programs

Daniel Wise, Director of Resource Management, Business Affairs