Meet Our MMLIS Ambassadors
The Ambassador Program is designed to allow prospective students to connect with students and graduates of the online Master of Management in Library and Information Science program. Our 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 Bovard College or the application process, please contact our Admissions team directly through the form on the Contact Us page, or by calling 877-426-8273.
Nyrza Castro ’26
Track: 2-Year
Location: Cathedral City, CA
Career Area: Public Libraries
Job Title: Branch Manager
“Choosing USC for my MMLIS was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The program combined academic excellence with practical leadership development, allowing me to apply what I learned in my career. I graduated with greater confidence, lifelong professional connections, and a renewed passion for advancing the library profession.”
Travis Viera-Liden ’26
Track: 2-Year
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Career Area: Academic Libraries
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Collection Development & Assessment
“As a library professional who has been working at USC Libraries since 2017, I found I could apply the MMLIS curriculum in meaningful ways throughout my work. The courses are rigorous and offer practical learning for real-world library challenges. It was rewarding for me to gain foundational knowledge and skills in some areas while enhancing my skills in others.”
Samantha Azure ’27
Track: 2-Year
Location: Poplar, Montana
Career Area: Specialty Library, Tribal College Library
Job Title: Project Director, Traditional Practices for Wellness (TPWIC)
“What I’ve appreciated most about USC’s MMLIS Program has been the opportunity to focus on the role and function of a library within a community, whether that be public, academic, a special library, or a tribal library like the one in my community. I have found our faculty to be knowledgeable, curious, and forward thinking.”