Chief of Staff

Email: lbj@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-5116
Office: Russell House, Suite 115

A long-time member of the Gamecock family, Lisa Jerald began her career at the University of South Carolina in 1995 as the administrative assistant to the university architect. In 2008, she joined the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support as the student ombudsman for undergraduate students and the executive assistant to the vice president. In 2021, she became the director of undergraduate student ombuds services.

Jerald is the recipient of two Student Affairs and Academic Support awards for exemplary service, the Supervisor of the Year award based on nominations from student employees, and the Carolinian Creed Champion award. In 2022, she was recognized for 30 years of service to the state of South Carolina.

Jerald is a first-generation college student and earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from USC in 2015. Lisa’s husband and both daughters also work at USC, and between them, the family holds five degrees from the university.