In Honor of Kaleigh Finnie

The Happy Hour was created from the Kaleigh Finnie Memorial Endowment Fund scholarship. “I hope these funds will help USC Annenberg students do the kind of work that will give students like Kaleigh not only knowledge and awareness about the mental health issues they face, but will also support these kids and provide hope for their futures,” Finnie said. Kaleigh was a USC student who silently struggled with mental health. The Happy Hour strives to provide a safe space where students can access resources and a supportive community.

“I want Kaleigh’s life to matter,” her father said. “Even though she’s gone here on Earth, how can she still have an impact? I know she would have been a tremendous alumna and supporter of USC. So, it just came to me, why not do something in her name related to communication that addresses mental health issues?”

Saphia Zaman was awarded the Endowment and created The Happy Hour in January of 2022. She presented the organization to the Finnie family in May of 2022. Thank you to the Finnie family for the generosity and support!