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Take a break from campus and join us for a hike to Eagle Rock via East Topanga Fire Road in Topanga State Park for beautiful views and a chance to get outside with good company! This easy to moderate hike will take us up to Eagle Rock, where we’ll take a break and enjoy the scenery before heading back. Eat a big breakfast beforehand! There’s not a lot of shade, so bring plenty of water.
PACKING LIST:
Waivers
H2O!
Sunscreen
Sunglasses/Hat (Highly recommended)
Sturdy Athletic Shoes
Moveable Clothing
Medication/Epipen (if necessary)
Snacks (Optional)
NIK LEWIS
MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dr. Nik Lewis is a professor at the USC Marshall School of Business, where she teaches Organizational Behavior and an elective course on emotional intelligence in leadership. Her work focuses on how emotional intelligence helps leaders build strong teams, motivate others, and navigate the human side of business. Before teaching, she worked managing cross-functional research and development teams, and she still consults with companies of all sizes on leadership and team dynamics.
In class, Professor Lewis is known for making things interactive, thoughtful, and fun! She really cares about her students and creates an environment where people feel comfortable engaging and being themselves
Outside of work, she loves music, games, mindfulness, and basketball, and she is also a talented poet! Whether the conversation is about leadership, creativity, or just life in general, she always brings a thoughtful and energetic perspective, so there will be a lot to talk about on this hike. She also has a great Instagram: @dr.niklewis
PEAK: EAGLE ROCK
DIFFICULTY: 2.5/5
SCENERY: Craggy rocks and panoramic views of the Santa Monica mountain range
FUN FACT: We might see the ocean if it’s clear enough!
TRIP LEAD: Elizabeth Boyd