Madeline Mann is an influencer

Let’s go Job Shopping | HR & Recruiting Leader - Author of “Reverse the Search” | Featured on ABC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal | Creator of Self Made Millennial | Job Search & Career Coach

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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📙 Grab your copy of Reverse the Search at ReverseTheSearch.com

Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader and the author of Reverse the Search (published by Penguin Random House), who spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire, called Self Made Millennial, where she has reached millions.

Through her platforms and coaching, Mann works to turn job seekers into Job Shoppers, enabling any professional to land high-paying job offers, with many landing roles at competitive Fortune 500 companies.

Mann has been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and ABC News, and is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and a top job search instructor on Spotify.

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🍊5 JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES THAT ARE ACTUALLY WORKING IN THIS JOB MARKET
In this job search masterclass, learn strategies that work in today's competitive job market. You'll see how to reduce your job search time, attract job opportunities passively, and land more job offers, even if you are an unconventional candidate or a career changer!
🔸Register here: https://www.selfmadeway.com/strategies

🍊FREE JOB SEARCH MASTERCLASS
Hear about my highly acclaimed Job Shopping strategies that show you how to attract inbound job opportunities, ace the interview, and earn job offers. Register for this FREE masterclass to learn the secret strategies to land your dream job!
🔸Register here: https://www.selfmadeway.com/job-shopping-class

🍊COACHING SERVICES: Job Search Coaching:
🔸Learn more: https://madelinemann.com/coaching

🍊FREE JOB INTERVIEW MASTERCLASS
Learn how to stay calm and speak confidently to land more job offers in this live workshop.
🔸GO HERE: https://www.selfmadeway.com/unshakable

🍊FREE LINKEDIN MASTERCLASS
Skyrocket your visibility on LinkedIn to attract clients, jobs, and speaking opportunities. Register for this free class to see how I have trained hundreds of people to attract opportunities while they sleep:
🔸GO HERE: https://www.theselfmademillennial.com/linkedin

🍊FREE RESUME MASTERCLASS
Learn my proprietary resume system that has gotten SO MANY people jobs! Register in an upcoming session: https://www.standoutresume.com/webinar

🍊HELPFUL CONTENT
Check out my hours of career content:
🔸Hit "follow" on LinkedIn
🔸YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/selfmademillennial
🔸TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/se5UF8/
🔸Visit my website for more resources and to get in touch: www.madelinemann.com

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    LinkedIn Learning Instructor

    LinkedIn

    - Present 2 years 11 months

    I have 4 LinkedIn Learning Courses. Additionally, I am a LinkedIn Top Voice.

    1. “How to Follow Up on a Job Application”

    It is for you if you...

    🍊 Have applied & never heard back
    🍊 Were disappointed by a hiring freeze
    🍊 Had an interview and then the company went silent
    🍊 Were rejected but want a second chance

    100+ 5 star reviews!

    Watch:…

    I have 4 LinkedIn Learning Courses. Additionally, I am a LinkedIn Top Voice.

    1. “How to Follow Up on a Job Application”

    It is for you if you...

    🍊 Have applied & never heard back
    🍊 Were disappointed by a hiring freeze
    🍊 Had an interview and then the company went silent
    🍊 Were rejected but want a second chance

    100+ 5 star reviews!

    Watch: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fhow-to-follow-up-on-a-job-application%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DP%252B%252B4gBKMTTy%252FDjCtbpCSuQ%253D%253D

    2. Job Interview Nano Tips with Madeline Mann

    What do you say when a job interviewer asks what kind of salary you’re looking for? Does it matter what you wear for a job interview? How should you follow up after an interview? These are all questions that have been plaguing job interviewees for decades. And in this age of business-casual attire, working from home, and job interviews over video call, the answers are trickier than ever to nail down. In this series of microlearning videos, Madeline Mann covers the important questions many job interviewees ask themselves, providing quick, to-the-point answers.

    Watch here: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fjob-interview-nano-tips-with-madeline-mann%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DsgR7jHApQWSWR5qLDP1qGw%253D%253D

    3. Strategies for Your First 90 Days in a New Job - https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fstrategies-for-your-first-90-days-in-a-new-job%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DQtlgOLVPSNO4jxPMmVeVlg%253D%253D

    4. How to Create a Video Resume - https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fcreating-a-video-resume%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DmawOWtPeTI%252BfnWmH4d3hvw%253D%253D

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    Author

    Penguin Random House

    - Present 2 years 11 months

    Published author for "Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping"

    In Reverse the Search, former HR recruiter Madeline Mann redefines the traditional job search, moving away from mass applications and dead-end interview processes. Mann introduces her Job Shopping approach, where job seekers become job shoppers, attracting opportunities instead of chasing them.

    Readers will learn how to:

    🍊Passively attract job opportunities by showcasing their brand online…

    Published author for "Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping"

    In Reverse the Search, former HR recruiter Madeline Mann redefines the traditional job search, moving away from mass applications and dead-end interview processes. Mann introduces her Job Shopping approach, where job seekers become job shoppers, attracting opportunities instead of chasing them.

    Readers will learn how to:

    🍊Passively attract job opportunities by showcasing their brand online and having companies come to them.
    🍊Transform interviews into mutual conversations, positioning themselves as a top candidate while getting companies to sell them on the job.
    🍊Focus on high-impact job search actions, reducing the need for endless applications and interviews by targeting efforts where they count.
    🍊Secure competitive offers without aggressive negotiations, even in crowded markets.


    With practical advice, Mann shows how to take control of the job search process and get results in today’s competitive job market.

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    Job Search Instructor

    Spotify

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    I was chosen as the first job search instructor for the new course platform developed on Spotify. The course is currently limited to a small number of countries, but is scheduled for a global roll out over time!

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    CEO | Career Coach

    Self Made Millennial

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    🍊5 JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES THAT ARE ACTUALLY WORKING IN THIS JOB MARKET
    In this job search masterclass, learn strategies that work in today's competitive job market. You'll see how to reduce your job search time, attract job opportunities passively, and land more job offers, even if you are an unconventional candidate or a career changer!
    🔸Register here: https://www.selfmadeway.com/strategies

    🍊FREE JOB SEARCH MASTERCLASS
    Hear about my highly acclaimed Job Shopping strategies…

    🍊5 JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES THAT ARE ACTUALLY WORKING IN THIS JOB MARKET
    In this job search masterclass, learn strategies that work in today's competitive job market. You'll see how to reduce your job search time, attract job opportunities passively, and land more job offers, even if you are an unconventional candidate or a career changer!
    🔸Register here: https://www.selfmadeway.com/strategies

    🍊FREE JOB SEARCH MASTERCLASS
    Hear about my highly acclaimed Job Shopping strategies that show you how to attract inbound job opportunities, ace the interview, and earn job offers. Register for this FREE masterclass to learn the secret strategies to land your dream job!
    🔸Register here: https://www.selfmadeway.com/job-shopping-class

    🍊COACHING SERVICES: Job Search Coaching:
    🔸Learn more: https://madelinemann.com/coaching

    🍊FREE JOB INTERVIEW MASTERCLASS
    Learn how to stay calm and speak confidently to land more job offers in this live workshop.
    🔸GO HERE: https://www.selfmadeway.com/unshakable

    🍊FREE LINKEDIN MASTERCLASS
    Skyrocket your visibility on LinkedIn to attract clients, jobs, and speaking opportunities. Register for this free class to see how I have trained hundreds of people to attract opportunities while they sleep:
    🔸GO HERE: https://www.theselfmademillennial.com/linkedin

    🍊FREE RESUME MASTERCLASS
    Learn my proprietary resume system that has gotten SO MANY people jobs! Register in an upcoming session: https://www.standoutresume.com/webinar

    🍊FREE RESOURCES
    🔸Get your free Follow Up Email Templates - Finally hear back when your job interviews have stalled! Grab them here:
    https://madelinemann.ck.page/206ee1f433

    🍊HELPFUL CONTENT
    Check out my hours of career content:
    🔸Hit "follow" on LinkedIn
    🔸YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/selfmademillennial
    🔸TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/se5UF8/

    🔸Visit my website for more resources and to get in touch: www.madelinemann.com

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    Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Startups

    Mannatee

    - Present 4 years 11 months

    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

    I advise founders and startup leadership teams on how to scale their people operations intentionally and avoid costly HR missteps.

    As a Fractional CHRO and Advisor, I provide strategic counsel on the people side of growth — guiding decisions, reviewing org plans, and ensuring your team structure, hiring, and leadership approach align with your goals.

    I act as your trusted people partner, offering outside perspective, frameworks, and actionable guidance so you can move fast with…

    I advise founders and startup leadership teams on how to scale their people operations intentionally and avoid costly HR missteps.

    As a Fractional CHRO and Advisor, I provide strategic counsel on the people side of growth — guiding decisions, reviewing org plans, and ensuring your team structure, hiring, and leadership approach align with your goals.

    I act as your trusted people partner, offering outside perspective, frameworks, and actionable guidance so you can move fast with confidence.

    Typical advisory focuses include:
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration into the HR function
    • Organizational design & leadership structure reviews
    • Hiring strategy & executive interview panels
    • Leadership coaching & feedback frameworks
    • Layoff and reorg planning
    • Compensation strategy & role leveling
    • HR team buildout or transition planning

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    Human Resources Instructor

    CourseCareers

    - 5 months

    United States

  • Inspire

    Inspire

    2 years 2 months

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      Sr. Manager, Talent Development

      Inspire

      - 4 months

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      Talent Development Manager

      Inspire

      - 1 year 11 months

      Greater Los Angeles Area

      I was hired as the first Talent Development leader to build the learning and engagement function from the ground up for our multiple offices, both remote and in-person.

      The team I lead keys into the business priorities, builds learning experiences to amplify the superpowers of the organization, and crafts engagement experiences to retain and celebrate the employees who achieve incredible results. We have such a blast making Inspire a place where people feel connected and are stretched…

      I was hired as the first Talent Development leader to build the learning and engagement function from the ground up for our multiple offices, both remote and in-person.

      The team I lead keys into the business priorities, builds learning experiences to amplify the superpowers of the organization, and crafts engagement experiences to retain and celebrate the employees who achieve incredible results. We have such a blast making Inspire a place where people feel connected and are stretched to reach new heights.

      • Crafted a development plan for leaders and high potentials to bring them the right growth opportunities, including launching a COVID-19 "Leading During the Outbreak" program just 1 week into quarantine

      • Reimagined the onboarding process in a way that scales and reduced ramp-up time to understand the business from 1+ years to 90 days

      • Architected a 5 day retreat for 130+ attendees that drove major business objectives & is consistently named as the top memory by those employees on their anniversaries

      • Owned the All Company Meetings and revamped the format & branding to enhance the business impact of the meeting, and coached the executive team members on talking points & facilitation skills to create a more interactive & impactful presentation

      • Crafted & facilitated a 3-part Feedback Training that resulted in an increase from 62% to 89% in confidence in their ability to care personally while challenging directly

      • Integrated design thinking practices to craft best in class hiring, onboarding, engagement, and inclusion experiences.

      • Built & led monthly Lunch & Learn program, which regularly garners 30%+ employee attendance, and serves as an enriching opportunity for individuals to share their expertise with the organization

      • Won "Rookie of the Year" at the 2019 All Company Retreat, one of 6 performance-based awards given out annually

      • Created the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training strategy and executed a 3-part immersive program

  • Gem HQ

    Gem HQ

    3 years 2 months

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      Director of People Operations

      Gem HQ

      - 1 year 5 months

      Greater Los Angeles Area

      Promoted in Oct. 2017

      At Gem, I partnered with leadership to grow the organization and meet goals. My top focuses were to build out a culture that attracts the right people, and then through information collecting, testing, and iterating, build retention initiatives that go beyond flashy perks. But don't take my word for it, read the recommendations of my colleagues at the bottom of my profile!

      Some key accomplishments:
      • Directly advised the CEO and Board of Directors on…

      Promoted in Oct. 2017

      At Gem, I partnered with leadership to grow the organization and meet goals. My top focuses were to build out a culture that attracts the right people, and then through information collecting, testing, and iterating, build retention initiatives that go beyond flashy perks. But don't take my word for it, read the recommendations of my colleagues at the bottom of my profile!

      Some key accomplishments:
      • Directly advised the CEO and Board of Directors on employee issues and initiatives on a recurring basis, and was the guide through difficult legal and personnel situations.
      • Scaled engineering team to double the size & structured team to allow for internal promotion and role growth.
      • Built compensation philosophy and framework for performance evaluation which led to more objective and faster compensation reviews.
      • Implemented in-depth original survey to uncover employee motivators, leading us to reallocate $40k in funds to more impactful retention initiatives.
      • Managed all aspects of HR: Organizational development, culture, learning & development, recruiting, benefits, compensation, & onboarding.


      Gem believes every person is valuable. We build people-centric products driving the movement to a new decentralized economy that values people over institutions. Gem’s all-in-one cryptocurrency platform brings crypto enthusiasts confidence and delight in managing their digital assets, and helps them fully experience the New Economy.

      The platform gives consumers a single entry point for tracking all of their crypto investments and net worth, a universal secure wallet, curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized apps, and a connection to the larger crypto community.

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      People Operations Manager

      Gem HQ

      - 1 year 10 months

      Greater Los Angeles Area

      Human Resources / Culture / Organizational Development / Recruitment / Learning and Development

      I was hired as Gem's first HR leader to build out all the processes from the ground up.

      My 5 key focus areas were:

      • Grow Gem through org development and planning
      • Cultivate the company culture
      • Optimize talent acquisition
      • Enrich the onboarding and employee development programs
      • Conduct all functions of Human Resources

      Key Accomplishments:
      • Surfaced a…

      Human Resources / Culture / Organizational Development / Recruitment / Learning and Development

      I was hired as Gem's first HR leader to build out all the processes from the ground up.

      My 5 key focus areas were:

      • Grow Gem through org development and planning
      • Cultivate the company culture
      • Optimize talent acquisition
      • Enrich the onboarding and employee development programs
      • Conduct all functions of Human Resources

      Key Accomplishments:
      • Surfaced a lack of direct feedback on the team, and crafted a 6 week facilitation. 62% satisfaction at onset changed to 91% at the end, featured on RadicalCandor.com and SHRM.
      • Crafted the company values with the CEO, built processes to instill them, leading to better hiring decisions, powerful employee unity, shared language around standards, and 96% rating on the statement “I know what it means to be a culture fit at Gem.”
      • Created a more rigorous process for evaluating headcount to tie hiring goals to ROI and data.

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    Human Resources Specialist

    Scopely

    - 1 year 8 months

    Culver City

    International mobile games publisher - 1,200+ employees and rapidly growing.

    • Lead New Hire Onboarding: coordinate with managers, plan orientations, collect feedback
    • Conduct 360 Degree Feedback Program
    • Develop surveys and track employee data
    • Implement training initiatives
    • Manage the Mentorship, Leadership and Buddy Programs/Process Continue to innovate these programs and come up with new initiatives to help build community
    • Work with managers to create growth…

    International mobile games publisher - 1,200+ employees and rapidly growing.

    • Lead New Hire Onboarding: coordinate with managers, plan orientations, collect feedback
    • Conduct 360 Degree Feedback Program
    • Develop surveys and track employee data
    • Implement training initiatives
    • Manage the Mentorship, Leadership and Buddy Programs/Process Continue to innovate these programs and come up with new initiatives to help build community
    • Work with managers to create growth tracks for their teams
    • Facilitate the tri-annual People Review Process (gather data, ask managers for feedback, recommendations for salary/compensation/title adjustments)
    • Organized career development days featuring mentors from Google, Facebook, Snapchat, Hulu, Netflix, and more.
    • Handle immigration process: Work with Immigration attorneys, filling H1Bs, TNs, OPTs, Transfers
    • Work with the Culture Team to implement culture initiatives and plan events
    • Administer payroll and benefits

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    USC Admissions Committee Member

    University of Southern California

    - 5 months

    Greater Los Angeles Area

    • Served as part of the admissions board and Professional Board of Advisors for USC's Master's of Applied Psychology Program

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    Training and Development Manager

    UCSD Guardian Newspaper

    - 3 years 10 months

    La Jolla

    • Designed and implemented a new training program that improved writer performance and strengthened their sense of community
    • Coached editors on retention strategies
    • Documented all practices to create a repeatable hiring, orientation, and training methodology
    • Revamped the recruitment plan, resulting in twice the typical number of applicants
    • Created a uniform hiring process across all areas of the organization

    Managing Editor - Jan 2011 – March 2012 / Opinion Editor…

    • Designed and implemented a new training program that improved writer performance and strengthened their sense of community
    • Coached editors on retention strategies
    • Documented all practices to create a repeatable hiring, orientation, and training methodology
    • Revamped the recruitment plan, resulting in twice the typical number of applicants
    • Created a uniform hiring process across all areas of the organization

    Managing Editor - Jan 2011 – March 2012 / Opinion Editor - Sept 2010 – Jan 2011

Education

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    University of Southern California

    Master of Science (M.S.) Organizational Development - Applied Psychology

    Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi

    • Part of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society - only top 10% of the program selected for this honor
    • Served as the sole student representative on the program's admissions board

    Relevant coursework:

    Managing and Developing People, Strategy and Organization Consulting, Statistics, Organizational Psychology, Facilitation Design, Research Methods, Group Dynamics and Leadership.

    The program turns psychology insight into business impact with a rigorously applied curriculum that…

    • Part of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society - only top 10% of the program selected for this honor
    • Served as the sole student representative on the program's admissions board

    Relevant coursework:

    Managing and Developing People, Strategy and Organization Consulting, Statistics, Organizational Psychology, Facilitation Design, Research Methods, Group Dynamics and Leadership.

    The program turns psychology insight into business impact with a rigorously applied curriculum that combines research focused material in Dornsife College with MBA courses in the Marshall School of Business.

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    University of California, San Diego

    Bachelor's degree Psychology Magna Cum Laude

    Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Chi Omega

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Volunteer Experience

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    Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    University of Southern California

    - Present 9 years 6 months

    Education

    Part of the Professional Board of Advisors for the Master of Applied Psychology Program at USC

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    Wish Granter

    Make-A-Wish America

    - 3 years 10 months

    Children

    Granted wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Interacted directly with wish child’s family and friends to plan and host wish-granting parties. Continuously invested time fundraising with Chi Omega members to successfully grant 4 children’s wishes in three years. Fundraising activities included planning philanthropy events at University of California, San Diego, and receiving donations from local businesses.

  • Musician

    Musicians for Community Service

    - 1 year 10 months

    Health

    Visit people in nursing homes and hospitals in the San Diego area to play guitar and sing for them. Chat with them afterward and take any music requests.

Skills

Honors & Awards

  • Rookie of the Year Award

    Inspire

    Inspire holds an annual awards ceremony at their all company retreat and has 6 awards that recognize performance. One of those 6 is the "Rookie of the Year Award" granted to an employee who had started in the past year and made a significant impact in their short time. I had the honor of receiving this award at the retreat as voted on by my peers.

  • Top 10 YouTube Channel for Job Seekers

    Jobscan

  • Top 50 Person to Follow on LinkedIn

    Jobscan

  • Craft an Experience Award

    Gem

    At Gem's All Company Retreat three awards were given out based on some of our values: Make it Happen, Destroy Your Masterpiece, and Craft an Experience. The value Craft an Experience was born out of our commitment to create an exceptional user experience for our customers, but it has since evolved to making every aspect of what we do both effective and delightful. I received this award from my peers for making a thoughtfully crafted employee experience, and I couldn't be more flattered! So glad…

    At Gem's All Company Retreat three awards were given out based on some of our values: Make it Happen, Destroy Your Masterpiece, and Craft an Experience. The value Craft an Experience was born out of our commitment to create an exceptional user experience for our customers, but it has since evolved to making every aspect of what we do both effective and delightful. I received this award from my peers for making a thoughtfully crafted employee experience, and I couldn't be more flattered! So glad the team is focused on putting people first.

  • Overall Panhellenic Scholar

    UCSD Panhellenic Council

    This is the highest award given at the annual All-Sorority Scholarship Banquet, awarded to a sorority woman who demonstrates high academic achievement, campus involvement, and lofty future goals.

  • Senior Scholastic Achievement Award

    Chi Omega Fraternity

    This is an award given at the annual Eleusinia gathering to honor a Chi Omega member who has shown exceptional academic achievement and chapter involvement.

  • Kappa Lambda Scholarship

    Chi Omega Fraternity

    This scholarship is awarded to one Chi Omega member of Kappa Lambda chapter each year who shows a commitment to academics and financial need. I won this award three years in a row: 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Languages

  • American Sign Language

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Organizations

  • Master of Applied Psychology Advisory Council at USC

    Councilmember

    - Present

    I was selected as the only councilmember to graduate from the program my year, and we advise the Master of Applied Psychology Program at USC on curriculum choices, provide opportunities, and engage with the students. I have also been invited to speak with the students for four years running: 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

  • Phi Kappa Phi

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    - Present

    Received membership for ranking in the top 10 percent of my graduate program. Phi Kappa Phi is USC’s oldest all-university honor society.

  • Phi Beta Kappa

    Member

    - Present

    The nation's oldest academic honor society, which recognizes distinguished performance in study, research, and leadership.

  • Chi Omega

    New Member Educator

    - Present

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