Effective October 2024, Brandon Kyle, EdD ’19, has been named as interim executive director of the USC Black Alumni Association. Dr. Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the BAA and will be essential to BAA’s continued success and growth during this leadership transition.

Brandon Kyle has served as the executive director of the USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association since July 2022 and has over 10 years of experience in alumni relations, development, and nonprofit management, along with a keen understanding of the University’s priorities and traditions.

Prior to joining USC Lambda in an official capacity, Kyle served on its board of directors for three years, most recently as board president. From his time on the board and into his role as the executive director, he has led the effort to restructure the board and recruit new leaders, elevate Lambda’s annual scholarship benefit, and set a new agenda to raise $1 million for scholarships and programs to amplify and strengthen Lambda’s mission to educate the next generation of Trojans.

A proud South Los Angeles native, Dr. Kyle brings a deep commitment to equity and a proven track record of cultivating a sense of belonging throughout our Trojan Family.

Kyle’s prior experience includes serving as executive director of alumni & family engagement and annual giving at Pitzer College and leading programs at other California higher education institutions and nonprofits, including Pomona College, UC Irvine, the March of Dimes Foundation, and PBS-KCET.

He earned a BA in journalism and media studies from San Diego State University, a master’s in public administration and nonprofit management from California State University, Northridge, and a doctorate in organizational change leadership from the USC Rossier School of Education.

Faithe Clary is an alumni relations professional, education advocate and self-care enthusiast. She brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education and innovative marketing to the USC Black Alumni Association (BAA).

She joined BAA from the USC Alumni Association (USCAA), where she served as the manager of regional and engagement programs; in this position, Clary helped lead many of the USCAA’s signature outreach programs, including the Alumni Day of SCervice.

Prior to joining USC, Faithe worked as an admissions outreach representative and admissions evaluator for the University of California, Santa Cruz and San Diego State University, respectively.

Faithe earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration, with concentrations in marketing and management, from Bethune-Cookman University. She later earned her master’s in education, with a concentration in multicultural counseling, from San Diego State University. Clary regularly gives back to both of her alma maters by volunteering for college fairs and evaluating the applications of prospective students.