Alexa Osorio, Executive Director
Years in WYSE: 3
“WYSE has introduced me to amazing, caring, intelligent, empowered women - both mentors and mentees alike- who constantly broaden my perspective! We all come from different backgrounds, but share the same values about feminism. We are unapologetically proud of who we are as an organization, and I am so fortunate to be a part of it.”
Alexa is a junior double majoring in neuroscience and psychology with a minor in art history.
Years in WYSE: 3
“WYSE has introduced me to amazing, caring, intelligent, empowered women - both mentors and mentees alike- who constantly broaden my perspective! We all come from different backgrounds, but share the same values about feminism. We are unapologetically proud of who we are as an organization, and I am so fortunate to be a part of it.”
Alexa is a junior double majoring in neuroscience and psychology with a minor in art history.
Chandra Ingram, Administrative Director
Years in WYSE: 2
"WYSE brings together the most incredible women to discuss pressing issues today in a fun and open environment. My fellow mentors and mentees have empowered me, inspired me, and taught me so much. This is truly an extraordinary organization and I am so proud to be a part of it."
Chandra is a senior from the Bay Area, California studying Journalism and International Relations and the Global Economy. After graduation, she wants to work in a career that helps tackle the world's most pressing social justice issues, including women's rights, criminal justice reform, and education.
Years in WYSE: 2
"WYSE brings together the most incredible women to discuss pressing issues today in a fun and open environment. My fellow mentors and mentees have empowered me, inspired me, and taught me so much. This is truly an extraordinary organization and I am so proud to be a part of it."
Chandra is a senior from the Bay Area, California studying Journalism and International Relations and the Global Economy. After graduation, she wants to work in a career that helps tackle the world's most pressing social justice issues, including women's rights, criminal justice reform, and education.
Mitali Shanbhag, Director of Recruitment
Years in WYSE: 2
Mitali is a sophomore from the Bay Area, hoping to major in Business Administration and minor in Computer Science. She hopes to gain experience in technology-based roles in product management before eventually opening a nonprofit that creates greater accessibility to safety, health, and technology resources for women in third world countries.
Years in WYSE: 2
Mitali is a sophomore from the Bay Area, hoping to major in Business Administration and minor in Computer Science. She hopes to gain experience in technology-based roles in product management before eventually opening a nonprofit that creates greater accessibility to safety, health, and technology resources for women in third world countries.
Lilly Howell, Budget Director
Years in WYSE: 3
"Join WYSE my freshman year was one of my single best decisions during my time at USC. Expecting to just be joining an organization to get involved on campus I did not realize I would be joining a wonderful community of strong, empowering and caring women who all share an amazing passion for feminism. Throughout my time at USC, I have loved WYSE more and more each semester as I see this organization grow and change. I am so excited to continue to be apart of WYSE this year and get to continue to work with our amazing mentees and mentors."
Lilly is a Junior from Barrington, Rhode Isla,d pursuing a double major in Economics and Communication. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in either consulting or law.
Years in WYSE: 3
"Join WYSE my freshman year was one of my single best decisions during my time at USC. Expecting to just be joining an organization to get involved on campus I did not realize I would be joining a wonderful community of strong, empowering and caring women who all share an amazing passion for feminism. Throughout my time at USC, I have loved WYSE more and more each semester as I see this organization grow and change. I am so excited to continue to be apart of WYSE this year and get to continue to work with our amazing mentees and mentors."
Lilly is a Junior from Barrington, Rhode Isla,d pursuing a double major in Economics and Communication. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in either consulting or law.
Alije Kaleshi, Bonding Director
Years in WYSE: 2
"I joined WYSE because I love being around such empowered women and having the opportunity to mentor young girls. Since joining WYSE, I have had so much fun getting to know all the incredible mentors and I am really enjoying being Bonding Director this semester! I have met some of my best friends through WYSE and I am so grateful to be a part of this organization. "
Alije majors Health and Human Sciences with a minor in Occupational Therapy. She's a sophomore at USC rom Chicago (go Cubs!). After graduation, Alije is hoping to work in the medical field and assist in helping children.
Years in WYSE: 2
"I joined WYSE because I love being around such empowered women and having the opportunity to mentor young girls. Since joining WYSE, I have had so much fun getting to know all the incredible mentors and I am really enjoying being Bonding Director this semester! I have met some of my best friends through WYSE and I am so grateful to be a part of this organization. "
Alije majors Health and Human Sciences with a minor in Occupational Therapy. She's a sophomore at USC rom Chicago (go Cubs!). After graduation, Alije is hoping to work in the medical field and assist in helping children.
Kiana Ashley Naderi, Special Events Director
Years in WYSE: 2
“Joining WYSE was the best decision I made my sophomore year. I am so grateful to be part of a community of incredibly supportive and inspiring women. Every member of WYSE is so unique. I absolutely love our reflection session because we dive into meaningful discussions about current women’s issues. The relationships that I have built with my mentees and with other girls in the organization are invaluable.”
Kiana is a junior from San Jose, CA, currently pursuing a major in Business Administration and minors in Consumer Behavior and Advertising. After graduation she hopes to be a girl boss in the cosmetics industry!
Years in WYSE: 2
“Joining WYSE was the best decision I made my sophomore year. I am so grateful to be part of a community of incredibly supportive and inspiring women. Every member of WYSE is so unique. I absolutely love our reflection session because we dive into meaningful discussions about current women’s issues. The relationships that I have built with my mentees and with other girls in the organization are invaluable.”
Kiana is a junior from San Jose, CA, currently pursuing a major in Business Administration and minors in Consumer Behavior and Advertising. After graduation she hopes to be a girl boss in the cosmetics industry!
Jackie lee, Outreach Director
Years in WYSE: 1
"Transferring in the middle of the school year can be scary, and trying to find a community while you’re at it is a whole other battle. However, finding WYSE was probably one of the best things that happened to me my first semester here. I’m so grateful for the community and support this organization has given me. College can get crazy with school, work, extra curricular, and life in general, but amongst the hectic day by day schedule, WYSE sessions and reflections are always such a highlight of my week."
Jackie is a third-year from Irvine, California studying Cinema and Media Studies. She hopes to use her passion for storytelling to create films that help her audience feel connected, heard, and a little less alone in how they feel - which is exactly what film has done for her.
Years in WYSE: 1
"Transferring in the middle of the school year can be scary, and trying to find a community while you’re at it is a whole other battle. However, finding WYSE was probably one of the best things that happened to me my first semester here. I’m so grateful for the community and support this organization has given me. College can get crazy with school, work, extra curricular, and life in general, but amongst the hectic day by day schedule, WYSE sessions and reflections are always such a highlight of my week."
Jackie is a third-year from Irvine, California studying Cinema and Media Studies. She hopes to use her passion for storytelling to create films that help her audience feel connected, heard, and a little less alone in how they feel - which is exactly what film has done for her.
Hattie Phelps, Crown Prep School Site Director
Years in Wyse: 3 years
“Wyse is the highlight of my week every week because I absolutely love seeing all of my USC Wyse community and the amazing mentees at my school site. I knew I wanted to join Wyse my freshman year because I was looking for a likeminded group of girls who wanted to do good in our community. Being apart of Wyse has been the best decision I have made at USC without a doubt. I have grown so much from this organization and I can’t wait to see all the big things my mentees do someday.”
I am a junior from Lincoln, Nebraska, currently pursuing a political science degree with a pre law emphasis. After graduation I want to attend law school and follow in Ruth Bader Ginsberg footsteps.
Years in Wyse: 3 years
“Wyse is the highlight of my week every week because I absolutely love seeing all of my USC Wyse community and the amazing mentees at my school site. I knew I wanted to join Wyse my freshman year because I was looking for a likeminded group of girls who wanted to do good in our community. Being apart of Wyse has been the best decision I have made at USC without a doubt. I have grown so much from this organization and I can’t wait to see all the big things my mentees do someday.”
I am a junior from Lincoln, Nebraska, currently pursuing a political science degree with a pre law emphasis. After graduation I want to attend law school and follow in Ruth Bader Ginsberg footsteps.
Tess Hendelman, Vista Charter School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 2
"Starting on campus as a scared little Freshman, WYSE became the safe haven I desperately needed. I instantly connected with fabulous, empowered women and made my first BEST friends here at USC, making my transition into college so much easier. While we are all considered the “mentors” when joining WYSE, I found my own mentors as I looked up, and continue to look up to, so many of the badass ladies that make this organization. I am beyond grateful for WYSE!"
Tess is a sophomore from Mercer Island, Washington. She is double majoring in Cognitive Science and Human Biology, and minoring in Spanish. In the future, she hopes to attend medical school, and pursue a career as an OBGYN.
Years in WYSE: 2
"Starting on campus as a scared little Freshman, WYSE became the safe haven I desperately needed. I instantly connected with fabulous, empowered women and made my first BEST friends here at USC, making my transition into college so much easier. While we are all considered the “mentors” when joining WYSE, I found my own mentors as I looked up, and continue to look up to, so many of the badass ladies that make this organization. I am beyond grateful for WYSE!"
Tess is a sophomore from Mercer Island, Washington. She is double majoring in Cognitive Science and Human Biology, and minoring in Spanish. In the future, she hopes to attend medical school, and pursue a career as an OBGYN.
Bryce Bakes, Amino Jefferson School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 3 years
“I originally joined WYSE because I wanted to find a volunteer organization that would be impactful in the Los Angeles community, but by joining I gained so much more. For me, WYSE has not only given me a sisterhood amongst my fellow mentors, but it has given me a greater sense of what community means. Although WYSE is about us offering our mentees kick-ass feminist knowledge and a shoulder to lean on, in return, I feel like I have gained a bunch of little sisters or nieces, that can always make a bad day better”
Bryce is a Senior from Pasadena California, currently pursuing a major in African-American studies with a minor in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics. After graduation she hopes to get into law school, and become a Civil Rights Attorney or go into Juvenile Justice reform.
Years in WYSE: 3 years
“I originally joined WYSE because I wanted to find a volunteer organization that would be impactful in the Los Angeles community, but by joining I gained so much more. For me, WYSE has not only given me a sisterhood amongst my fellow mentors, but it has given me a greater sense of what community means. Although WYSE is about us offering our mentees kick-ass feminist knowledge and a shoulder to lean on, in return, I feel like I have gained a bunch of little sisters or nieces, that can always make a bad day better”
Bryce is a Senior from Pasadena California, currently pursuing a major in African-American studies with a minor in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics. After graduation she hopes to get into law school, and become a Civil Rights Attorney or go into Juvenile Justice reform.
Nastaran Far, Camino Nuevo School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 3
"WYSE is where I found the space I was looking for on campus, a space known for acceptance, advocacy, and activism. This is a space filled with women who are there to support one another and accept each other, even if they were strangers just a moment before. This is a space for women to lift each other up from one generation to another and a space that is constantly growing with every new member of the family."
Nastaran is a junior studying law, history, and culture and international relations. She hopes to one day become a lawyer and an advocate for gender equality and immigrant rights.
Years in WYSE: 3
"WYSE is where I found the space I was looking for on campus, a space known for acceptance, advocacy, and activism. This is a space filled with women who are there to support one another and accept each other, even if they were strangers just a moment before. This is a space for women to lift each other up from one generation to another and a space that is constantly growing with every new member of the family."
Nastaran is a junior studying law, history, and culture and international relations. She hopes to one day become a lawyer and an advocate for gender equality and immigrant rights.
