Anna Machado
Team Apollo Co-Captain
Hometown:
Dallas, Texas
Year:
Major
Broadcast Journalism (major)
Criminal Justice (minor)
Fun Fact:
I was almost cast in the Kids Baking Championship back in 6th grade!
A Bit About Anna
Anna is a junior Honors student on the pre-law track studying Broadcast Journalism and Criminal Justice. Anna joined USC Mock Trial in Fall 2025 and in her fall season earned a 16 Rank Witness Award at University of Tennessee's Mocky Top tournament. In Spring 2026, Anna competed on USC's A Team, which placed 5th place at The University of Alabama’s Crimson Classic tournament and was the first bid out at Charlotte Regionals. Additionally she earned a 26 Rank All-National Witness Award at the Opening Round Championship Series.
Beyond USC Mock Trial, Anna serves as the Director of Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial where she oversees four mock trial teams competing on the Phi Alpha Delta national circuit. Anna was a founding member of this program and has been leading it since Spring 2025, helping expand competitive opportunities for aspiring advocates at USC.