
Joyce Hirayama
Administrative assistant to football coaches
As part of a weekly feature that highlights the personality of the Trojans, USCRipsIt is showcasing three of the key cogs in the behind-the-scenes workings of USC football.
Full name (First, Middle, and Last): Joyce A. Hirayama
Birthplace: Chicago
Role model: My parents and grandparents
Best advice I’ve ever received: To take pride in everything you do; to enjoy life!
Favorite meal: My husband makes the best chicken marsala, and poke
Dream job: To work from my very own art studio
I wish I knew how to: Tell a joke (I always forget the punchline)
Ideal vacation spot: Anywhere – I love to travel
Hobbies: Reading, music, traveling
Favorite musical artist: Beatles
Favorite movies: “Star Wars,” “Godfather,” Disney’s “Pocahontas”
Sport I wish I could play: Basketball
If I could, I would trade lives with…: Can’t think of anyone
Words that describe your personality: Creative
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? Retire! Travel! Take care of family and friends!