Mayada Audeh

VP of Recruiting & Case Competitions

Mayada was born and raised in Washington, DC before attending Oberlin College where she studied Economics. While at Oberlin College, Mayada played on the Varsity Tennis Team and worked as a research assistant in the Economics department. Upon graduating, she worked as a Research Analyst for the Association for Financial Professionals, but after a few years want to pivot into entertainment and moved to LA to work at Universal Studios in the Creative Strategy & Research department. While at USC, Mayada has continued to pursue entertainment and hopes to pivot to a Strategy role after graduation. She has been an avid member of BEA and the Graduate Women in Business club. Beyond her professional life, Mayada loves to go to the beach, go to the movies, play tennis or pickle ball, and try new restaurants!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayada-audeh/

Email: audeh@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: I've been to all 4 Grand Slam tennis tournaments!

Katie Wah

VP of Recruiting & Case Competitions

Katie Wah is an MBA candidate and Forte Fellow from Los Angeles, CA. Before coming to USC, she got an undergrad degree in engineering and has experience working in financial services and entertainment. Her job most recently before coming to USC was at Disney+ where she worked on distribution. Aside from the tv/streaming industry, Katie is really interested in the the creator economy and promoting equitable monetization of creators. Outside of school, she loves going to the beach and trying new restaurants.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-wah/

Email: katiewah@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: I won "Most Talkative" as my High School Superlative lmao

Jonathan Dennill

VP of Recruiting & Case Competitions

Jonathan Dennill is an MBA candidate pursuing a career in consulting and corporate strategy. Before Marshall, he worked on the creative agency side of the entertainment business as a Digital Producer focused on media campaigns for Disney, Netflix, NBCUniversal, Riot Games, and Starz. Originally from Wichita, KS, Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree in Electronic Media & Marketing from Wichita State University. He moved to Los Angeles in 2016 and started his career in physical production as a Coordinator and UPM (Unit Production Manager). Outside of the classroom, you can find Jonathan going for a run around Griffith Park, mountain biking in the Santa Monica mountains, or drinking copious amounts of coffee around campus.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandennill

Email: jonathan.dennill.2025@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: I can do a headstand anywhere, anytime.

Amos Burns

VP of Alumni Engagement & External Relations

Amos Burns is currently a Producer at AMGI Animation Studio and Founder of Fabletown Entertainment. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade across Films, TV, Video Games, NFTs, and Live-Events. He began his career working on-set as a Lighting Technician, Camera Operator, 1st Assistant Director, and more. Eventually he produced his first feature, the indie horror film, Like Dogs, which was sold in over 30 countries. From there he became a Fellow at Moving Picture Institute, which led him to work at RPM Talent Agency, Propagate Content, and Producers Guild of America before being recruited to work for AMGI. He went on to produce AMGI’s My Pet Hooligan NFT collection and Video Game which landed partnerships with Amazon Gaming and Mad Engine Merchandising. Amos is attending the Marshall MSEI program to launch his own entertainment company that specializes in helping independent comic creators adapt their IP into transmedia properties. He’s passionate about networking, education, and making lots of money.

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/famousamosburns/

Email: amos.burns.2024@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: My life goal is to swim in a pool of money just like Scrooge McDuck. Also, I love all things anime and watch it daily.

Aditya Naga Sai Chamarthi

VP of Alumni Engagement & External Relations

Aditya (Addy) is a Full-Time MBA student from the Class of 2025. He hails from the vibrant city of Hyderabad, India. With an engineering background and six years of experience in Human Capital Consulting at Deloitte, Addy has honed a unique skill set that blends analytical acumen with creative flair.

During his tenure at Deloitte, Addy played a pivotal role in helping Fortune 500 clients transform their HR systems, streamline processes, and enhance workforce efficiency, particularly during M&A integrations. But beyond the boardroom, Addy is passionate about merging his interests in films and TV shows with his consulting experience.

With an ultimate goal to establish his own production house, Addy envisions telling stories that highlight regional diversities and nuances across the globe. Outside of the professional sphere, he enjoys fusion cooking, acting, badminton, and cinema.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-chamarthi

Email: aditya.chamarthi.2025@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: Unscripted Reality Show Aficionado

Ashley Mascarenhas

VP of Music

Prior to my enrollment at USC, I became a first generation college student and graduate from Cal Poly Pomona, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Human Resources in May 2023. Before my academic pursuits, I dedicated nine years to my career at Zumiez, an active sports retailer, where I was a senior store manager and ultimately served as the Leave of Absence and Worker's Compensation HR Coordinator. Driven by my passion for talent acquisition and personnel development, I am currently collaborating with four former undergraduate colleagues to establish an HR consulting business. Our mission is to assist organizations in cultivating robust cultures and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In my personal time, I love to build kites, hang out with family and my dog, and DJ music for events including the USC Marshall mixers.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-mascarenhas-3a0020284/

Email: almascar@usc.edu

Fun Fact: I play multiple instruments including being a trained jazz ensemble saxophone player that has played in Carnegie Hall.

Christian Sparger

VP of Music

I grew up in Oklahoma and moved to LA 10 years ago to attend USC for undergrad. Since graduating, I have gained over 5 years in sales experience and have worked a wide variety of live events in many capacities. I am very passionate about music, especially EDM, and I love going to festivals as often as possible.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-sparger/

Email: sparger@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: I enjoy performing standup comedy!

Gourav Bhattacharya

VP of Marketing & PR

Prior to joining the MBA program here at Marshall, Gourav worked in marketing for Conscious Capitalism, Inc. During his time, he predominantly focused on lead qualification and optimization. He completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at the University of California, Irvine. At UCI, Gourav founded his own ethical fashion startup, Conshus Clothing. The brand was built around using sustainable materials while paying fairer wages to the lowest-tier workers in the fast-fashion industry. Conshus won 1st Place at the HEC Montréal, Social Business Creation (SBC) 2020 as well as at the 2020 UCI New Venture Competition: Social Enterprise Track.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Gourav enjoys photography. Up until founding Conshus Clothing, from the age of 13, Gourav used to write, direct, and produce short films and documentaries, winning several accolades in the process. Although not a bookworm, Gourav loves reading Fernando Pessoa and is currently rereading 'The Book of Disquiet.' Gourav loves to play cricket, tennis, and soccer (he genuinely believes Messi is God, but also supports Manchester United, so he is a little weird that way!).

Gourav aspires to eventually work in content strategy, combining his knack for storytelling with his professional experiences. His ultimate goal is to build a platform for creating meaningful narratives using visual media.

Outside of BEA, Gourav will support the Marshall community as the VP of Casing & Skill-Building for GMA, the VP of Marketing for the Adam Smith Society, the VP of Marketing for SABA, and the VP of Finance for the Marshall Soccer Club.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gouravbhattacharya

Email: gbhattac@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: Although born on the East Coast, I have spent most of my life in the Bay Area, India, and Singapore. Also, I'm a huge astrophile!

Jennifer Terando

VP of Marketing & PR

Jenny is an MBA candidate at USC Marshall, Class of 2025. She holds a BA in Business Administration from USC Marshall making her a "double-trojan." She has worked as a Financial Analyst and Portfolio Manager on the Entertainment Finance team at Wells Fargo. Her passion for the entertainment industry grew while serving her film production company clients. Post-MBA, Jenny hopes to work in a marketing role within the entertainment industry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-terando/

Email: terando@usc.edu

Fun Fact: My sister and I have a goal of watching all the of Best Picture winner films together! We keep track of it all in a spreadsheet. We rate the films, add commentary and then create a scrapbook page for each movie!

James Snyder

VP of DEI & Community

James Snyder, an MBA candidate, grew up in the serene, snow-covered landscape of White Bear Lake, just a stone's throw from the iconic Lakeside Club featured in the Coen Brothers' 'Fargo.' With a profound admiration for the storytelling prowess of Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar, James holds 'All About My Mother' in high esteem as his top film choice. His affinity for academia and higher learning was kindled during visits to his grandparents home in Los Angeles, both academics and social justice activists, setting him on his path to USC.

Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, complemented by studies in Film, Television, and New Media, James embodies a blend of analytical rigor and creative flair. His professional journey at Mercer saw him leading key people strategies for firms like Disney, Wynn Resorts, and Cirque Du Soleil, adeptly navigating the intricacies of the entertainment ecosystem. His instrumental role in the launch of Wynn Encore Boston Harbor and strategic contributions to Cirque Du Soleil's acquisitions demonstrate his knack for high-stakes negotiation and foresight.

James's stint at Huron refined his media strategy skills, particularly evident in his pivotal data visualization work for NYC's COVID-19 response, enhancing public and strategic communications during a critical time. This, coupled with his successful sales efforts at KTCA-TV and his production of the compelling documentary short film 'Serenity,' showcased at the Chicago Art Institute, underscores his commitment to elevating diverse voices and stories within the media landscape.

Films I love: All About My Mother, Persona, Red Desert, Nomadland, Sunset Boulevard, Lost in Translation, Spirited Away, anything Hitchcock or Almodóvar, The Sekeleton Key, The Gift, sucker for documentaries, film-noir, auteurs, arthouse, student films, drama-comedy and black-comedy.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamessnyder1

Email: James.Snyder.2025@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: In college, I had the opportunity to produce a documentary short film, which was featured at the prestigious Chicago Art Institute.

Parviz Mansoori

VP of DEI & Community

Parviz is a part-time MBA student at USC Marshall, with a distinct focus on the convergence of the technology and gaming industries. With a solid foundation in Mathematics and Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Parviz has harnessed his analytical and leadership skills to excel in various product management roles. As a product manager, he has had the opportunity to spearhead customer service strategies for video game software developers through innovative automated support systems at both large software development companies and start-ups. Parviz’s passion for technology and gaming is matched by his commitment to leadership and community engagement within the USC Marshall ecosystem, where he actively contributes to several associations, blending his interests in tech, gaming, and entertainment.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parvizmansoori/

Email: parviz.mansoori.2025@marshall.usc.edu

Fun Fact: I once hiked 20 miles and climbed Half Dome all in one day