USC Alumni Outreach — Agency Space | Feb 2026
Goal: Connect with fellow Trojans in the agency space, learn how they’re using AI for client work, and explore partnership/collaboration.
Message Template
Hey {{First Name}}! Saw you're a fellow Trojan in the agency space and wanted to connect. Curious how you're using AI to power client work at {{Company}}. Would you be open to a 20-30 minute chat this coming week? Easy to book a time here: https://scheduler.default.com/19880/group
Prospect List
| Name | Company | Role | Geography | Connection | Status | Date Added | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Malek | David&Goliath | Account Director | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area | 3rd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Alexa Delgado | Guthy|Renker | Senior Director of Marketing | Los Angeles, CA | 3rd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Andrew Menconi | Saatchi US | Director, Campaign Analytics | Los Angeles, CA | 2nd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Conrad Nussbaum | Saatchi US | Executive Director of Operations | Hermosa Beach, CA | 3rd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Justin Ivey | Deutsch | Associate Strategy Director, Connections | Long Beach, CA | 3rd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Lauryn Cantu | Deutsch | Creative Content Director | Los Angeles, CA | 3rd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Rick Odum | — | CEO | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area | 2nd | — | 2/19/2026 | Add account |
| Eilrama Betkolia | TubeScience | VP Information System | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area | 2nd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Sara Michelson | Deutsch | SVP, Human Resources | Los Angeles, CA | 2nd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Jeff Skibiski | Digital Media Management | SVP, Client Services | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area | 2nd | — | 2/19/2026 | |
| Rumiko Nerio | Guthy|Renker | Senior Brand Manager, Owned Brands | Los Angeles, CA | 3rd | — | 2/19/2026 |
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Name | Company | Role | Geography | Connection
------------------|------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------
Dustin Malek | David&Goliath | Account Director | Los Angeles Metro Area | 3rd
Alexa Delgado | Guthy|Renker | Senior Director of Marketing | Los Angeles, CA | 3rd
Andrew Menconi | Saatchi US | Director, Campaign Analytics | Los Angeles, CA | 2nd
Conrad Nussbaum | Saatchi US | Executive Director of Operations | Hermosa Beach, CA | 3rd
Justin Ivey | Deutsch | Associate Strategy Director, Connections| Long Beach, CA | 3rd
Lauryn Cantu | Deutsch | Creative Content Director | Los Angeles, CA | 3rd
Rick Odum | — | CEO | Los Angeles Metro Area | 2nd
Eilrama Betkolia | TubeScience | VP Information System | Los Angeles Metro Area | 2nd
Sara Michelson | Deutsch | SVP, Human Resources | Los Angeles, CA | 2nd
Jeff Skibiski | Digital Media Management| SVP, Client Services | Los Angeles Metro Area | 2nd
Rumiko Nerio | Guthy|Renker | Senior Brand Manager, Owned Brands | Los Angeles, CA | 3rd
Status Legend
- — Not yet sent
- Sent Message sent
- Replied They responded
- Booked Meeting scheduled
- Declined Passed / no interest
- No response Sent, awaiting reply
Quick Reference — Personalization
When sending, replace:
{{First Name}}→ Recipient’s first name{{Company}}→ Their company name