Directory Profile

Sabrina Espinoza serves as the Executive Director of Advancement, overseeing strategic development and engagement efforts with the alumni and SCA community. After 11 wonderful years at SCA, she is excited to return home after a three-year hiatus. Prior to rejoining SCA, Sabrina was the Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving for the USC Viterbi School of Engineering where she managed programs, initiatives, and events, both domestic and international, to encourage engagement and philanthropic support of the school.

Sabrina originally joined the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2010 and served in several positions, including Director of Annual Giving and Senior Director of Academic Support.  In these roles, she led the charge of implementing and growing the School’s annual fund program, fostered alumni engagement and volunteer efforts and created avenues to increase scholarship support for students.

Prior to joining USC, Sabrina worked in fundraising and annual giving for Public Broadcasting and National Public Radio affiliates in Kansas and California. During her time, she oversaw various membership programs including a Kids Club, planned and managed membership events, and even produced and hosted live on-air fundraising campaigns. In this capacity, Sabrina was able to grow revenue and develop integrated approaches to philanthropy.

Sabrina holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and a Master's in Nonprofit Leadership Management from USC's Sol Price School of Public Policy.