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It's that time of year again for the second annual Peaks x Price faculty hike! In case you missed it last fall, join us for a moderate day hike at Cherry Canyonn with Elizabeth Falletta, Kate Nelischer, and Russ Sommer! Engage in discussions about real estate development, pubilc policy, and maybe even architecture with getting amazing views of the mountains. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to talk with not one, not two, but three amazing faculty from the Price School of Public Policy - sign up now!
PACKING LIST:
STURDY HIKING SHOES
HAT / SUNGLASSESS
SUNS
H2O!!!
SIGNED WAIVERS
PROFESSORS: ELIZABETH FALLETTA, RUSS SOMMER, AND KATE NELISCHER
DEPARTMENT: Sol Price School of Public Policy
RATE MY PROFESSOR (FALLETTA): “She is also just an amazing person and really cares about her students.”"
Elizabeth Falletta teaches architectural and urban design at USC, focusing on the values of architecture, planning, and development. She is also the principal of Falletta Development, known for one of the first small lot subdivisions in Los Angeles.
Advisor Russ Sommer supports over 400 Price School students in career preparation and academic development. He previously worked as an assistant director of undergraduate advising at USC Marshall School of Business.
Kate Nelischer's research explores governance in planning, design, and development, including power dynamics in smart city partnerships and urban design criticism.
PEAK: CHERRY CANYON TRAIL
DIFFICULTY: 3.5/5
SCENERY: Offers views of the San Gabriel + Verdugo Mts.
FUN FACT: The Descanso Gardens is only a minute walk from the start of the trail!!
TRIP LEAD: TAYAH