Department Directory
Office of the Vice President for Research
| Vice President for Research | Leo M. Chalupa, PhD | 202-994-7315 |
| Executive Aide | Laura Urrutia | 202-994-6255 |
| Special Advisor for International Research | Jong-on Hahm, PhD | |
| Special Assistant to the VPR | Caroline James | 202-994-7315 |
| Interim Associate Vice President for Research | Gina Lohr | 202-994-3884 |
| Executive Administrative Associate | Mariah Luft | 202-994-5076 |
| Senior Research BI Analyst | Jennifer Strickland | 202-994-2908 |
| Research Program Assistant | Ann Laura Walker | 202-994-9136 |
Interim Associate Vice President for Research
| Associate Vice President for Research | Gina Lohr | 202-994-2995 |
| Executive Administrative Associate | Christine Kim | 202-994-8402 |
| Senior Project Manager | Megan Dieleman | 202-994-8401 |
| Presidential Administrative Fellow | Angela Sako | |
| Senior Communications and Outreach Associate | Shane Seger | 202-994-8359 |
Research Enhancement
| Director | Shandra White | 202-994-3744 |
| Research Enhancement Specialist | Aaron Jenkins | 202-994-7991 |
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Office of Sponsored Projects
| Organizational Chart | ||
| Director, Office of Sponsored Projects | Shandra White | 202-994-3744 |
Pre-Award Team
| Assistant Director, Pre-Award Management | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Analyst | Kai Chan | 202-994-1514 | |
| Sponsored Projects Adminstrator Pre-Award | See School/Center-Specific Sponsored Project Staff below for complete list | ||
Contracts and Award Acceptance Team
| Associate Director | Sylvia Ezekilova | 202-994-6076 | |
| Senior Contracting Officer | Jennifer Liasson | 202-994-1514 | |
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Senior Contracting Officer | Terri Taylor | 202-994-0760 |
Award Setup and Sub-Award Management
| Assistant Director, Award Set Up & Sub-Award Management | Ted McKoy | 202-994-1784 | |
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Sponsored Projects Manager, Award and Sub-Award Management | To Be Named | ||
| Executive Support Assistant II | Ofelia Olsen | 202-994-1991 | |
| Sponsored Projects Analyst, Award Intake | Mary Milbauer | 202-994-6256 | |
| Sponsored Projects Associate, Award Setup | Karen Johnson | 202-994-1086 | |
| Sponsored Projects Coordinator, Sub-Award | Lorenzo Miles | 202-994-2462 |
Post-Award Team
| Assistant Director, Post-Award Management | Alma Starks | 202-994-7995 | |
| Sponsored Projects Coordinator | Robert Harrison | 202-994-8636 | |
| Sponsored Projects Manager, University | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Manager, Medicine | Tracy Clark | 202-994-6030 | |
| Sponsored Projects Adminstrator Post-Award | See School/Center-Specific Sponsored Project Staff below for complete list | ||
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School/Center-Specific Sponsored Project Staff
If your division is not listed, please contact askovpr@gwu.edu
Biostatistics Center
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Jennifer Liasson | 202-994-1514 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Tracy Clark | 202-994-6030 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Nasra Abdi | 202-994-1610 | |
Center for Cyber & Homeland Security
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Tracy Clark | 202-994-6030 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Georgette Yakalis | 202-994-2117 | |
College of Professional Studies
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Full Sponsored Projects Team by CCAS Department
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Kate Angevine | 202-994-0903 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Rada Faguy | 202-994-6815 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Jessica Harb | 202-994-5489 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Shandra Gumbs | 202-994-5522 | |
Computational Biology Institute
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Kate Angevine | 202-994-0903 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | |||
| Sub-Award Analyst | |||
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Elliott School of International Affairs
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Sylvia Ezekilova | 202-994-6076 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Gelman Library
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Global Women's Institute
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Sylvia Ezekilova | 202-994-6076 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | |||
| Sub-Award Analyst | |||
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Rita Dikdan | 202-994-5058 | |
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Jennifer Liasson | 202-994-1514 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Rita Dikdan | 202-994-5058 | |
GW Institute for Public Policy
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Terri Taylor | 202-994-0760 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Law School
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Terri Taylor | 202-994-0760 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Milken Institute School of Public Health
Full Sponsored Projects Team by GWSPH Department
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Carolyn Harvey | 202-994-6987 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Sylvia Ezekilova | 202-994-6076 | |
| Senior Contracting Officer | Jennifer Liasson | 202-994-1514 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Tracy Clark | 202-994-6030 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Myrna Alonzo | 202-994-1079 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Begai Johnson | 202-994-2698 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Natalie Linear | 202-994-0436 | |
Office of Graduate Assistantships & Fellowships
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Accceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Rita Dikdan | 202-994-5058 | |
Office of the President
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Jessica Harb | 202-994-5489 | |
| Contracts and Award Accceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
Office of Summer Sessions
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Office of the Vice President for Research
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Jessica Harb | 202-994-5489 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Sylvia Ezekilova | 202-994-6076 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Varies. Please contact Robert Pitysingh for your assigned SPA Post-Award. | ||
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Rita Dikdan | 202-994-5058 | |
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Full Sponsored Projects Team by SEAS Department
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Kate Angevine | 202-994-0903 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Rada Faguy | 202-994-6815 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Jessica Harb | 202-994-5489 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Terri Taylor | 202-994-0760 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Lily Gebru | 202-994-6762 | |
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Full Sponsored Projects Team by SMHS Department
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Sherrida Taylor | 202-994-1609 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Jennifer Liasson | 202-994-1514 | |
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Tracy Clark | 202-994-6030 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Begai Johnson | 202-994-2698 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Nasrin Khoshand | 202-994-8300 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Natalie Linear | 202-994-0436 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Georgette Yakalis | 202-994-2117 | |
School of Nursing
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Jennifer Liasson | 202-994-1514 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | To Be Named | ||
| Sub-Award Analyst | Dagmar Christensen | 202-994-1588 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Tracy Clark | 202-994-6030 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Nasra Abdi | 202-994-1610 | |
Sustainability
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Akua Harris | 202-994-6329 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | |||
| Sub-Award Analyst | |||
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Textile Museum
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Sylvia Ezekilova | 202-994-6076 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | |||
| Sub-Award Analyst | |||
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Virginia Science and Technology Campus
| Pre-Award | |||
| Manager | Monique Foxx | 202-994-0896 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administrator | Catherine Summers | 202-994-7258 | |
| Contracts and Award Acceptance | |||
| Senior Contracting Officer | Charles Maples | 202-994-3909 | |
| Award Setup and Sub-Award Management | |||
| Award Analyst | May Watling | 202-994-7990 | |
| Sub-Award Analyst | Rachma Saukani | 202-994-1552 | |
| Post-Award | |||
| Manager | Robert Pitysingh | 202-994-1805 | |
| Sponsored Projects Administration | Candy Butler | 202-994-8453 | |
Research Integrity and Compliance
| Associate Vice President, Research Integrity | Sheila Garrity | 202-994-6255 |
| Administrative Coordinator | Joyce Webster | 202-994-7402 |
Regulatory Affairs and Outreach
| Director | Robert Donnally | 202-994-9329 |
Animal Research Facility - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
| Director | Mike Manion | 202-994-2941 | |
| Operations Manager | Robert Bergen | 202-994-3576 | |
| Executive Coordinator | Marissa Gigantana-Collado | 202-994-2871 | |
| IACUC Coordinator and Compliance Officer | Bethany Rentz, RVT | 202-994-5068 |
Office of Laboratory Safety
| Lab Safety Officer & Biosafety Officer | Mariel Jais, PharmD | 202-994-8258 | |
| Consultant | Greg Smith | 202-994-2630 |
Office of Human Research
| Director | Carley Emerson | 202-994-0403 | |
| IRB Analyst | Temi Akinlabi-Oladimeji | 202-994-4556 | |
| IRB Analyst | Rebecca Eberle | 202-994-5009 | |
| IRB Administrator | Margot Lurding | 202-994-0134 | |
| Education and Outreach Coordinator | Cortni Romaine | 202-994-3565 |
Office of Industry and Corporate Research
| Assistant Vice President for Industry Research | Tom Russo | 202-994-7619 |
| Project Coordinator | Barbara Hosler | 202-994-6191 |
Finance and Administration
| Finance Director | Iyanna Holmes | 202-994-2220 |
| Fiscal Coordinator | Dorry Edwards | 202-994-8295 |
Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
| Associate Vice President | Jim Chung | 202-994-9135 |
| Director, DC I-Corps | Dan Kunitz | |
| Director, Student Entrepreneurship | Lex McCuster | 202-994-5383 |
Technology Commercialization Office
| Managing Director | Steve Kubisen | 202-994-8394 |
| Senior Licensing Associate | Brian Coblitz | 202-994-4345 |
| Operations Coordinator | Amara Conteh | 202-994-5866 |
| Licensing Associate | Jerry Comanescu | 202-994-8975 |
Center for Cyber and Homeland Security
| Associate Vice President | Frank Cilluffo | 202-994-0295 |
| Assistant Vice President and Deputy Director | Christian Beckner | 202-994-2437 |
| Associate Director | Susan Cardash | 202-994-7814 |
| Policy Analyst | Joseph Clark | 410-704-4490 |
| Executive Coordinator | Rachel Johnson | 202-994-2437 |
| Scholar in Residence | Rhea Siers | 301-602-0177 |
HR Client Partners
| Human Resource Associate | Deborah Akers | 202-994-6375 |
| Human Resource Associate | Tracey White | 202-994-6875 |
