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Regina Rezex is a mission-driven non-profit executive with a strong track record in securing impactful philanthropic support and building successful programs at the University of Southern California. As the Assistant Dean of Development & External Relations at USC Iovine and Young Academy (IYA), she leads strategic initiatives in fundraising, external relations, communications, career services, and event planning. Rezex plays a key role in alumni and parent engagement, while also prioritizing the cultivation of robust industry partnerships, aligning with the Academy’s forward-thinking vision to empower a diverse generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Additionally, she is an active member of the IYA IDEA Community Council, contributing to the Academy’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Rezex believes in the power of philanthropy to transform lives and communities and is passionate about connecting donors' philanthropic interests with institutional priorities at IYA. She has rich experience in board development, major and principal gift solicitation, and stewardship. She excels at designing and implementing strategic programs that drive community engagement and increasing philanthropic support, all while leading teams to achieve impactful outcomes.

Prior to joining the Academy, Rezex held leadership roles at the Keck School of Medicine’s Institute of Urology, where she led major fundraising initiatives and played a key role in business development and strategic partnerships. Earlier, she served as Business Development & Marketing Manager at the USC Institute of Urology, honing her expertise in operations, physician outreach, and collaborative marketing.

Rezex holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, where she was inducted into the Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society. She also earned a Master’s in Healthcare Management and a BA in Communications with a minor in Business from CSU Los Angeles.