Our team consists of dedicated intellectual property and licensing experts who are committed to transforming scientific breakthroughs into viable products that create jobs, boost revenue, and change the world.
As an attorney and chemical engineer, Chad brings a broad skill set to intellectual property protection and management. He has a passion for and expertise in entrepreneurship and small business development and has served as a mentor of multiple National Science Foundation I-Corps teams.
Email: hardaway@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-0066
As an attorney with a background in business litigation, Tiffany brings an expertise in contracts law and oversees legal agreements for TCO. She also serves as primary contact for questions about the office and intellectual property at USC.
Email: tbeverly@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-5406
With a background in entrepreneurship and consulting Kyle brings expertise in licensing, small business development, and SBIR/STTR funding. He’s served as an NIH I-Corps mentor and manages licensing activities for TCO.
Email: salazar@mailbox.sc.edu
With a background in data management, Lacie assists with the processing of intellectual property at USC from disclosure to licensing. She handles IP from the College of Arts and Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and regional campuses.
Email: lacie@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803-576-6079
With a background in legal contracts, Omar assists with the processing of intellectual property at USC from disclosure to licensing. He handles IP created in the College of Engineering and Computing.
Email: oiyile@email.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-2527