Cynthia Villaseñor, B.A.

Assistant Dean and Senior Director of Development

213.740.2804
cvillasenor@cinema.usc.edu
LUC 209

Cindy Villaseñor joined the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 1998, and under her leadership the school has established several successful partnerships such as the creation of Electronic Arts Interactive Entertainment Program, the first game design program launched within a film school curriculum; and the naming of the John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts. In addition, Villaseñor leads the fundraising efforts for the school’s diversity initiative as well as scholarship and parent giving.

Prior, as Associate Director of the USC Office of University Events, Villaseñor oversaw the event activities for the Office of the President, University Libraries, USC Alumni Association, and the School of Cinematic Arts. During her tenure as the director of Student Administrative Services at the USC School of Theatre, she was responsible for their admission and academic services.

A native of southern California, Villaseñor attended USC, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. She was a member of the Trojan Marching Band, for which she now serves as an Alumni Board member; and was a member of the leadership council for Troy Camp, a summer camp for underprivileged youth from the USC neighborhood.