Staff

Peter Young

Director, Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association

Peter brings more than 15 years of higher education administration experience to Lambda, including a dozen years of progressive experience in alumni engagement. Peter is dedicated to building vibrant alumni communities and fostering lifelong connections. His expertise spans program creation and implementation, financial management, nonprofit governance and volunteer engagement.

Peter joins USC from Tulane University, where he held many roles in the Office of Alumni Relations, most recently, as the director of strategy & operations. In this position, he managed the Tulane Alumni Association Board of Directors, led alumni association operations, planning and communications, and launched an alumni-focused podcast.

“I’m thrilled to join USC and the Lambda Alumni Association,” Peter says. “Lambda has an incredible history and a passionate community of alumni. I look forward to collaborating with our alumni and volunteers to ensure that the Lambda legacy continues to thrive.”

Peter holds a bachelor’s degree, a master of liberal arts and an MBA, all from Tulane University. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to joining Tulane, he served on the boards of the New Orleans chapter of the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans. He is a member of the Krewe of Tucks Carnival organization.

Peter and his partner, Rob, recently moved to Southern California with their dog, Cooper.

Tiffany Danielle Brooks

Tiffany Danielle Brooks MFA ’18

Associate Director, Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association

Tiffany D. Brooks is assistant director at the USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association. A screenwriter, she hails from the Bay Area and has a wealth of experience in executive leadership across diverse industries, including higher education, community development and entertainment.

Prior to joining USC Lambda, she served as the executive assistant to USC’s associate senior vice president for alumni relations. In this position, she helped manage the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors, the USC Alumni Presidents Council and the USC Alumni Council for Opportunity and Regional Engagement (Alumni CORE). Prior to joining the USC Alumni Association, she worked as executive assistant to the CEO of the African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI). AABLI helps place African American leaders onto a broad range of governing boards, and ensures that the placement process goes as smoothly as possible by actively recruiting, preparing and assisting candidates.

Tiffany earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from San Francisco State University and her master’s in film and television production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Student Assistants

Marie Fotso

(she/her/hers)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Hey, my name is Marie Fotso and I’m a double major in Computer Science and Global Studies at the University of Southern California! My favorite thing to do in my free time is crochet, and I’ve enjoyed making pieces that activate my creative side. My goal after college is to become an International Lawyer specializing in human rights.

Darius Prince

Darius Prince

(he/him)

3rd Year B.Arch student, USC School of Architecture

Darius Prince is the Student Worker for the USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association.

Darius grew up all over the place but spent most time in the Bay Area. He is currently studying to get his B.Arch to become a licensed architect with the hopes of starting his own firm. While working with Lambda, he hopes to make meaningful contributions and connections within the community and weave himself into the fabric of the school’s culture.