Alumni Empowering Students: Deena Saunders-Green

A monthly speaker series featuring USC Graduate School Alumni who are redefining what it means to do and live social justice.

Advancing justice is a critical aspect of leadership and professional success. Spend your lunch hour being inspired by USC alumni sharing their experiences, perspectives, and trajectories. Each event will include time for Q/A for students to engage with the speaker.

From Social Work to Social Entrepreneurship

Speaker: Deena Saunders-Green

Overview: In this presentation, Deena Saunders-Green, MSW will provide an overview of the gaps within the current child welfare system as it relates to youth who are transitioning into adulthood. She will also make a case for social entrepreneurship as a viable solution to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations; particularly those who have experienced intergenerational and developmental trauma.