Fight On and walk on with WalkUSC

Celebrating WalkUSC’s one-year anniversary

One year ago, WalkUSC took its first “step” towards fostering a culture of movement and social connection among USC faculty and staff. Launched in June 2023 by the USC Healthy Campus MoveWell Subcommittee, WalkUSC encourages participants to walk, roll, or move in any way they prefer for 15-30 minutes throughout the University Park Campus, Health Sciences Campus, Keck School of Medicine Alhambra Campus, and remotely via Zoom.

Since its inception, WalkUSC has hosted more than 1,200 walks with over 4,700 participants. This year, various themed walks, like the sustainability-themed walks led by the Office of Sustainability, were also offered. To celebrate, participants and Walk Leaders gathered on June 5 for a series of walks across the various USC campuses at UPC, HSC, and Alhambra. As we celebrate this milestone, WalkUSC continues to inspire and energize our community, one step at a time.

Thank you to all our Walk Leaders for “stepping up”

University Park Campus Walk Leaders

  • Adolfo Dela Rosa
  • Angie Kim
  • Cindy Mendoza
  • Diandra Benitez
  • Ever Hernandez
  • Frances Fitzgerald
  • Janalynn Bliss
  • Ken Martin
  • Lily Ledesma
  • Linda Bazilian
  • Lisette Juarez
  • Lizette Chavez
  • Lorena Duran
  • Mario Diaz
  • Maya Wijono
  • Mike Katz
  • Mita Patel
  • Monique Garcia
  • Naomi Martinez
  • Nicole Benevento
  • Sam Graves
  • Scott Teves
  • Serena Diep
  • Xerxes Commissariat

Health Sciences Campus Walk Leaders

  • Debbie Schroyer
  • Heather Pupecki
  • Jackie Mardirossian
  • Jill Henley
  • Karin Saric
  • Leslie Jones
  • Maribel Lugo
  • Marlene Truong
  • Matthew Nation
  • Melissa Lopez

Health Sciences Campus – Soto Walk Leaders

  • George Martinez
  • Luz Moncayo
  • Ralph Wipfli
  • Trista Beard

Alhambra Walk Leaders

  • Chona Pineda
  • Daniel Hanna
  • Francisco Silva
  • James Rossie
  • LaDonna Baszile-Clark

Remote Walk Leaders

  • Angie Young
  • Sharon Owen

Congratulations to participants achieving milestone walks

10 Walks

  • Aizza A.
  • Alex M.
  • Allison B.
  • Angelica G.
  • Christine K.
  • Elizabeth G.
  • Elizza S.
  • Ellen D.
  • Eltiwanda
  • Esther C.
  • Iris N.
  • Jasmine Y.
  • Keyla R.
  • Liana
  • Marilyn A.
  • Mary C.
  • Maryam M.
  • Mike K.
  • Mingzi
  • Najmieh T.
  • Naomi M.
  • Robert V.
  • Sandra D.
  • Suzan G.

20 Walks

  • Afshin A.
  • Diandra B.
  • Esther B.
  • Heather P.
  • Susan W.
  • Vivien L.

30 Walks

  • Adolfo D.
  • Allison
  • Alma H.
  • Anabelle A.
  • Angelica M.
  • Angelica S.
  • Angie K.
  • Barbara H.
  • Blake P.
  • Brandon
  • Brandon
  • Carla B.
  • Carolina C.
  • Chantal
  • Chantal D.
  • Cindy A.
  • Cindy M.
  • Cristabel
  • Cynthia E.
  • Daniel H.
  • Diana D.
  • Diana M.
  • Dina P.
  • Felicia F.
  • George M.
  • Gigi S.
  • Gina H.
  • Heather M.
  • Helga S.
  • James R.
  • Jasmine Y.
  • Jonathan H.
  • Ken M.
  • Kristin F.
  • LeeAnn
  • Liana
  • Lois N.
  • Marilyn A.
  • Mario D.
  • Maritza M.
  • Marlene T.
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Milena A.
  • Raquel B.
  • Sandra
  • Scott L.
  • Sharon O.
  • Silvia B.
  • Sondra D.
  • Sonia P.
  • Susana B.
  • Susana C.
  • Trista B.
  • Vivian S.
  • Xerxes C.

Join WalkUSC

WalkUSC is for people of all fitness levels and abilities. To participate, visit the WalkUSC webpage.