Meet our MS in Digital Media Management Ambassadors
The Ambassador Council is designed to allow prospective students to connect with graduates of the online Master of Science in Digital Media Management program. Our alumni Ambassadors are proud Trojans who excelled in their studies and have volunteered for the opportunity to speak with prospective students about their unique experience at USC.
After reviewing our Ambassadors’ profiles, if you would like to request to speak with an Ambassador, please click the “Request to Connect” button and fill out the form. Please be mindful of the ambassadors’ time, and request to connect only if you are ready to speak with them in the coming week(s). Please note that depending on the nature of your questions, your admissions advisor may reach out to you first.
Our Ambassadors can speak directly about their experiences in the program. If you have questions about admission to USC Annenberg or the application process, please contact our Admissions team directly, or by calling 855-887-2366.
Jordyn Brown ’27
Online Fitness Coach/Content Creator/Pediatric Physical Therapy Technician
Industry
Fitness and Health
“The Digital Media Management program has helped me connect what I’m learning to what I’m actually building. It’s made me more aware of how strategy, storytelling, and consistency all work together, and that has changed how I approach my work.”
Terrell Green ’23
Program Analyst
Theatre Producer
Industry
Gov Comm & Theater
“The program gave me the confidence to recommend a path, the tools to back it up and ways to build connection across distance. The results are helping people find their stories, tell them and use those stories to guide public action. “
Taylor Overstreet ’26
Marketing Manager
Industry
Music/Marketing
“The in-class curriculum in the Digital Media Management program is ever-changing, meaning that students are prepped for the world as our faculty and experts anticipate it, not how it was. Digital Media education requires active participation, reading up on current events, and technological applications to our work, which is a big takeaway from the program.”
Mark Pontrelli ’24
VP of Marketing
Industry
Beauty
“I came into DMM mid-career with 20 years of experience and left with a sharper lens on all of it. The program didn’t teach me to use digital tools. It taught me to think differently about strategy, audience, and what it actually means to lead in this space.”
Alexyz Liggins ’26
Public Relations Manager / Entertainment Journalist
Industry
Sports/Entertainment
“Being part of the Digital Media Management program at USC has been an experience that challenged me, inspired me, and truly shaped how I see my future. USC not only gave me an education, but also a community, a perspective, and a foundation I’ll carry with me for the rest of my career.”
Hannah Warling ’26
Marketing Director
Industry
Marketing/AI/Defense
“Coming from a self-taught background, DMM has helped formalize my understanding of marketing at a much deeper level. It expanded my perspective beyond creativity to include strategy, data, legal considerations, and the broader systems that shape digital media.”
Hanna Mann ’26
E-Commerce Coordinator
Industry
Fashion/Apparel
“DMM taught me that great digital media isn’t just creative—it’s intentional, data-driven, and built to connect with people in meaningful ways.”
Zikka Onuma ’26
Experienced Television Host
Industry
Broadcast Media
“This program pushed me to own my voice and bring my full experience into the work I create. Every assignment became an opportunity to build something real, not just something graded.”
Jaden Osborne ’27
Creative Operations & Engagement Coordinator
Industry
Entertainment
“The professors in the USC Digital Media Management program have been incredible- so knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely supportive. They challenge you to think deeper while making sure you feel encouraged every step of the way.”
Fionna Wright ’25
Podcast Host + Social Media Director
Industry
News/Entertainment Media
“Working through and completing the DMM Master’s program as a single mom who co-parents changed everything for me. It expanded what I believe is possible, not just for me, but for my daughter watching it happen.”
Caroline Watkins ’25
Senior Audience Engagement Manager
Industry
Entertainment
“USC’s DMM program helped enhance my career in several ways. I gained industry knowledge from professionals in the field, learned new marketing tools and strategies that I’ve already implemented in my day-to-day work, and developed my leadership skills through collaborative classes and workshops. I would recommend this program to anyone in marketing or media looking to hone their skills and advance their careers.”
Summer Dylan ’27
Vice President
Industry
Ed Tech
“The DMM program at USC is exactly the bridge I was looking for between creative storytelling, strategic business thinking and the technical elements of content production that I need to be successful in digital media.”
Alex Baumann ’26
Associate Paid Media Manager, Social Pricing & Activation
Industry
Sports/Entertainment Media
“The USC Annenberg DMM program didn’t just teach me to manage digital platforms; it empowered me to define my voice as a strategic leader. Through the Trojan Network, I connected with industry pioneers across sectors, turning the classroom into a launchpad for meaningful professional partnerships.”
Payton Saiz ’25
Director of Graphic Design
Industry
Creative Sports
“This program taught me how to adapt in an ever-changing digital landscape, especially as AI and other emerging technologies continue to shape the future of media. As professionals in this space, we cannot be afraid of change, we have to embrace it, stay ahead of it, and use it to stand out.”
Harrison Taylor ’25
Marketing and Media Analyst
Industry
Music/Marketing
“The DMM Program exceeds academic conventions. It represents a community, a commitment to growth, and an unwavering belief in the future of leadership”
Marissa Pineda ’25
Creative Director
Industry
Fitness
“Through DMM, I was able to connect my passion for helping people through fitness with the ability to create a wider impact through digital media.”
Mona Long ’26
Enterprise Ad Sales Leader
Industry
Business Development, Sales and Marketing
“DMM gave me a community of thinkers, builders, and creators who challenge and inspire me. It’s where I found my voice as a leader in digital media and the confidence to use it.”
Sean Dube ’27
Manager, Digital Media Production
Industry
Entertainment/Marketing
“Since joining the DMM Program at USC Annenberg, I have been promoted and found new opportunities within my current role.”