08/20/2026
Meet our Top-Notch Trojan, Angela Martinez!
This year, I am proud to celebrate my 25th year of service with the university. I currently serve as a Senior Program Administrator, where I have the privilege of leading an incredible team and serving as the Operations Manager for multiple surgical education and training facilities at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. In this role, I help support the training of our medical students, interns, and residents, while also serving as a liaison between surgical faculty and leading surgical product providers. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is witnessing the growth of our general surgery residents from their intern year through graduation, and providing a safe, supportive environment for our learners, faculty, and hospital staff.
The best piece of advice I ever received came from my mom, who told me, “Hard work always pays off.” Throughout my career at University of Southern California, I have carried those words with me in everything I do. I have applied that advice by consistently working hard, staying committed to my team and our mission, and always being willing to take on new challenges. Over the years, that dedication has helped me grow and advance in my career, and it continues to motivate me every day.
Mariana Erika Martinez nominated Angela for embodying the Unifying Value of Open Communication! Here’s what Mariana had to say: “At USC, sharing openly and honestly is essential to fostering trust and engagement across our diverse community of faculty, staff, students, patients, and partners. My supervisor exemplifies this principle every day. They are authentic and transparent in sharing information, whether the news is positive or challenging, they ensure that our team feels informed, included, and respected. They build trust, and that trust empowers our team members to learn, lead, innovate, and create with confidence…At the same time, they are thoughtful about confidentiality, always handling sensitive matters with professionalism and integrity….Open communication is not just encouraged, it is modeled.”
