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.


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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

NameCompanyRoleGeographyConnectionStatusDate AddedNotes
Dustin MalekDavid&GoliathAccount DirectorLos Angeles Metropolitan Area3rd2/19/2026
Alexa DelgadoGuthy|RenkerSenior Director of MarketingLos Angeles, CA3rd2/19/2026
Andrew MenconiSaatchi USDirector, Campaign AnalyticsLos Angeles, CA2nd2/19/2026
Conrad NussbaumSaatchi USExecutive Director of OperationsHermosa Beach, CA3rd2/19/2026
Justin IveyDeutschAssociate Strategy Director, ConnectionsLong Beach, CA3rd2/19/2026
Lauryn CantuDeutschCreative Content DirectorLos Angeles, CA3rd2/19/2026
Rick OdumCEOLos Angeles Metropolitan Area2nd2/19/2026Add account
Eilrama BetkoliaTubeScienceVP Information SystemLos Angeles Metropolitan Area2nd2/19/2026
Sara MichelsonDeutschSVP, Human ResourcesLos Angeles, CA2nd2/19/2026
Jeff SkibiskiDigital Media ManagementSVP, Client ServicesLos Angeles Metropolitan Area2nd2/19/2026
Rumiko NerioGuthy|RenkerSenior Brand Manager, Owned BrandsLos Angeles, CA3rd2/19/2026

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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

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  • Sent Message sent
  • Replied They responded
  • Booked Meeting scheduled
  • Declined Passed / no interest
  • No response Sent, awaiting reply

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When sending, replace:

  • {{First Name}} → Recipient’s first name
  • {{Company}} → Their company name