USC Government Relations
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Partnering for Greater Impact
USC Government Relations bridges the university community to local, state, and federal government partners. Our mission is to foster strategic partnerships that support and advance USC’s educational, research, medical and public service priorities.
We engage policymakers at all levels of government and work closely with campus partners to ensure the university remains informed and responsive to the policy and political landscape.
Resources for policymakers
As one of the nation’s leading private research universities, USC is home to more than 1,500 experts and researchers available to address topics of global importance. Contact us so we may help source an expert for your area of interest.
Resources for campus and community partners
Looking to connect with a government resources or understand how policies impact your work? Our team offers USC students, faculty, and staff with the tools and guidance needed to navigate government processes, engage with policymakers, and advocate for issues that matter to you.
We believe that collaboration is essential to our success. We partner closely with USC students, faculty, and staff to align their civic and policy priorities, and provide opportunities to engage in advocacy, participate in public policy discussions, and contribute to the democratic process.
USC Government Relations Staff
Government Relations
Office of the Senior Vice President
Samuel Garrison
Senior Vice President, USC University Relations
sam.garrison@usc.edu
Alejandro Maldonado
Executive Assistant
lvelasco@usc.edu
Local Government Relations
David Galaviz
Associate Vice President, Community & Local Government Partnerships
dgalaviz@usc.edu
Joaquin F. W. Macias
Senior Executive Director, Local Government Partnerships
jfmacias@usc.edu
State Government Relations
Martha Escutia
Vice President, Government Relations & Special Counsel
escutia@usc.edu
Tyler Aguilar
Senior Executive Director
tyler.aguilar@usc.edu
Cathy Kuriyama
Senior Program Administrator
crubin@usc.edu
Federal Government Relations
Laurie Saroff
Vice President, Federal Government Relations
saroff@usc.edu
Robert Llewellyn
Director of Federal Relations
robertll@usc.edu
Health Policy
Sally Malone
Vice President of Health Government Relations
sally.malone
Arianna Miskin
Assistant Director, Health Policy
miskin@usc.edu
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