Let’s Find Common Ground Doing Good: USC Nonprofit Leaders Shaping America's Future
Aug 11, 2025
01:00:59
Discover the power of young leaders changing the world through nonprofits! USC alumni share their incredible journeys in the nonprofit sector and reveal what it really takes to make a difference. CPF Managing Director Kamy Akhavan joins nonprofit leaders for a conversation packed with invaluable advice and real-world stories. From raising funds to navigating career paths, these leaders open up about their challenges, triumphs, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Featuring:
- Teya Hisel: Former Policy Manager, Downtown Women’s Center; Founder, advocaSC; Incoming MSW Student, U Chicago
- Joanna Maniti: Founder/CEO, Cherish Hearts International; Former Director of Communications, Girls in Tech, USC
- Taylor Ryan: Intern, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Founder, Team Sabrina Inc.; Masters in Social Entrepreneurship, USC Class of 2025
- Ava Sanchez: Account Coordinator, JCI Worldwide; Former Fellow, Coro Southern California; Founder/Mentor, Ava Edits Essays
- Kira Sano: Founder/Executive Director, KiraKira; Consultant, Upwork; Director, American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network
- Kayla Williams: Founder, Little Bucketz basketball camp; Former Guard, USC Women's Basketball
- Kamy Akhavan: Managing Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Instructor, USC Distinguished Leaders Program