Office of the Vice President for Research

Organization

Staff Information

Staff members on the Office of Research administrative team work to support the Vice President, and USC researchers, in key ways from maintaining web-based research administration tools to getting the word out about brag-worthy innovations and accomplishments.

Key Staff : Office of Research Administrative Office

Debbie Gipson, Administrative Manager

Manages operations for the administrative office, several programs and events, and the Breakthrough Awards program.

Gina Hambrick, Director of Accounting and Finance

Oversees all financial accounting and budgeting for the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Debbie Kassianos, Director of Information Technology and Data Management

Manages IT infrastructure and data, including the USCeRA system, for the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Elizabeth Renedo, Research Communications Manager

Manages internal and external communications efforts for the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Terry Thorp, Human Resources Manager

Manages human resources functions for all units of the Office of the Vice President for Research.

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