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.
Celebrating WalkUSC’s two-year anniversary!
Two years ago, WalkUSC took it’s first “step” towards fostering a culture of movement and social connection among USC faculty and staff and is still going strong. Launched in June 2023 by the USC Healthy Campus MoveWell Subcommittee, WalkUSC encourages participants to walk, roll, or move throughout various locations on campus and via Zoom.
Since the launch in June 2023, WalkUSC has engaged 876 unique participants and a total of 7,019 check-ins (as of June 18, 2025). Currently, 40 walk leaders conduct 25 walks per week with participants reporting increased physical activity, social connection, and sense of community.
To celebrate, participants and Walk Leaders gathered on June 10 for a series of walks across the various USC campuses at UPC, HSC, Alhambra, ATRI-San Diego, and on Zoom. WalkUSC continues to inspire and energize our community, one step at a time.
Join us and be part of this community!
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
- Lizette Chavez
- Lorena Duran
- Mario Diaz
- Maya Wijono
- Naomi Martinez
- Sam Graves
- Serena Diep
- Xerxes Commissariat
Health Sciences Campus Walk Leaders
- Brandyn Ruiz
- Debbie Schroyer
- Heather Pupecki
- Jackie Mardirossian
- Jill Henley
- Karin Saric
- 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
USC Towers Walk Leaders
- Altagracia Alvarez
- April Tam
- Lori Chan
USC Arcadia Walk Leaders
- Karen Knudsen
- Lavona Milosch
Remote Walk Leaders
- Angie Young
San Diego ARTI Walk Leaders
- Shannon Li
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.