Morgan Ponder

Morgan Ponder, Ed.D., serves as an Advisor and Undergraduate Programs Supervisor at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, overseeing operations for Political Science and International Relations undergraduate programs and coordinating student retention initiatives. Ponder currently contributes as a Peer Reviewer for the American Educational Research Association, evaluating academic submissions for the 2024 annual meeting. Prior experience includes roles such as Master’s Programs Academic Director at USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Director of Admissions for Shorelight’s American Collegiate program in Los Angeles, and various positions at USC Dornsife Department of Economics focused on graduate student services. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Education from UC San Diego, alongside multiple degrees from the University of Southern California.