In addition to our faculty and students, a variety of passionate and talented individuals comprise the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. The Artistic Advisory Committee maintains the philosophy, promise and direction of The New Movement to assure USC Kaufman remains a world leader in dance education. The Curriculum Committee makes curriculum decisions in the best interest of the students’ education, centering equity, transparency, trust and collaboration across staff, faculty and leadership.
Faculty Council advises senior leadership on matters of general interest to USC Kaufman faculty. The Student Advisory Board represents the larger USC Kaufman student body, sharing the needs of this important group. USC Kaufman’s Career Services team provides valuable resources to help students transition into professional careers. The Board of Councilors contributes to the overall health, stability and growth of the organization. Finally, USC Kaufman Staff provide administrative support to ensure the continued success of the School of Dance.
USC Kaufman Staff
Julia M. Ritter
Dean
kaufman.dean@usc.edu
Rebecca Salzer
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
rsalzer@usc.edu
Acacia Warren
Associate Dean of Student Life and Belonging
acaciawa@usc.edu
Christopher Yokas
Associate Dean of Finance
yokas@usc.edu
Matt de la Peña
Assistant Dean of Communications
mdelapen@usc.edu
Jackie Kopcsak
Assistant Dean of Programming & Special Projects
jkopcsak@usc.edu
Dane Martens
Assistant Dean of Operations and Strategic Initiatives
dmartens@usc.edu
Bruce McCormick
Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
bmccormi@usc.edu
Karen Rios
Assistant Dean of Administration and Human Resources
karenhen@usc.edu
Eva Blaauw
Senior Assistant to the Dean
eblaauw@usc.edu
Christine Dennis
Senior Faculty Affairs and Programs Coordinator
cdennis@usc.edu
Miki Frank
Assistant Director, Advising and Student Affairs
mikaelaf@usc.edu
Callen Gosselin
Dance Production Manager
cgosselin@usc.edu
Bert Henert
Costume Technician
rhenert@usc.edu
Natasha Liu
Director of Individual Giving
liunatas@usc.edu
Jess Mahon
Assistant Manager, Operations and Facilities
mahonj@usc.edu
Sophia Moritz
Curriculum Coordinator
smoritz@usc.edu
Aline Ocon
Senior Business and Payroll Department Administrator
aocon@usc.edu
Kathryn Poppen
Costume Supervisor
poppen@usc.edu
Elliott Scher
Assistant Director, Admissions and Career Services
elliotms@usc.edu
Anthony Tapia
Senior Theatre Technician
anthony.tapia@usc.edu
Maxwell Transue
Dance Accompanist
transue@usc.edu
Artistic Advisory Committee
d. Sabela grimes
Saleemah E. Knight
Holley Farmer
Bruce McCormick
Curriculum Committee
Thomas Ford, Chair
Holley Farmer
Saleemah E. Knight
Jennifer Lott
Bruce McCormick
Achinta McDaniel
Faculty Council
Gillian Finley
Jennifer Lott
Molly Bogunovic
2025-26 Student Advisory Board
Class of 2027
Belly Laird
Samiyah Norris
Quincy Wilson
Covin Washington
Class of 2028
Emma Marcellana
Ryan Pecorella
Dayan Robinson
Jasmine Teng
Class of 2029
Georgia Ehrlich
Trey Gordon
Sophia Luu
Kayla Uwagbai
Class of 2030
Amiyah Black
Jasmyn Gulley
Maya Loureiro
Harrison Robinson
Career Services Team
Shannon J. Grayson
Grasan Kingsberry
Bruce McCormick
Elliott Scher