Office of the Dean
Learn more about the dedicated team at the USC Thornton School of Music comprising the Office of the Dean.
Support Team
Thornton colleagues provide professional support to the Office of the Dean.
Cheryl Brown
Executive Assistant to the Dean for Internal Affairs
Cheryl is a team-oriented professional with high energy and is also a talented performer and singer. She brings extensive experience as an executive assistant, having supported C-level executives at Taco Bell/Yum! Corporation and senior leaders at Kaiser Permanente.
Michael Doshier
Special Assistant to the Dean for External Affairs
Michael Doshier is a writer, musician, performer, and administrator. His professional portfolio includes experience at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in areas of Student Affairs; the Department of Design for Stage and Film; and the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.
Bronson Foster
Senior Coordinator, Special Events & Programs
Bronson brings over a decade of experience across the arts and culture sector to his position at USC Thornton. Previous roles include senior management, producing, advocacy, performance, and education. He is also a proud USC alumnus holding a M.Sc. degree.
Dean’s Initiatives
Initiatives and special projects stewarded by Jason King and the Office of the Dean.
Beyond Category: Quincy Jones
An event series honoring cultural icon Quincy Jones, organized by USC Thornton Dean King and presented by USC Visions & Voices.
PopCon Music Conference
PopCon is the premier music writing and popular music studies conference, now entering its 24th year and hosted at USC Thornton.
Creative Vanguard Program
The Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program brings a wide-ranging group of distinguished music artists and creative leaders to the university.
Mentorship Program
The USC Thornton Music Mentorship Program is an annual initiative designed to connect music majors with leading industry professionals.
