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Staff Directory

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RESP) is organized into three teams that collectively provide services to the campus in support of submitting proposals for external funding and managing the resulting awards. A general description of the duties of each of these units follows. For an overview of the office structure, please see the RESP Organizational Chart.

Vice Provost and Director

	Dr. E.K. Park *Vice Provost for Research* The Vice Provost for Research serves as the research officer for the University, works with deans and administrators to advance the University's research agenda, and oversees the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
	Carol Sager Director of Research and Sponsored Programs Responsible for all operations of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Contracts Unit

	John Miner - Contracts Officer Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts, subcontracts and amendments.
	Lynne Koch Contracts/Budget Specialist Assists Contracts Officer in preparing, reviewing and processing contracts; provides assistance with grant and contract budget development.
	Marcia Buie Contracts Specialist Assists the Contracts Unit in preparing, reviewing and processing contracts and grants.
Photo Soon	Janita Pierce - Contract Assistant Assists Contracts Budget Specialist in preparing, reviewing and processing contracts and grants.
	Development Unit
	Denise Dion Grant Specialist Provides coordination and writing support in developing training materials and training sessions for compliance. Also provides project administrative services to Center for Water and the Environment, Rural Northern CA Clinical Simulation Center, all curriculum subject matter projects, Regional and Continuing Education, the School of Social Work, Associated Students and the Children's Learning Center.
	Jennifer Harris - Development Specialist Provides coordination and writing support in developing training materials and training sessions for compliance.
	Julie Jessen - Development Specialist Provides coordination and writing support in developing training materials and training sessions for compliance.
	Project Administration

	Joleen Barnhill -*Grant/Contract Analyst* Provides project administrative services for PASSAGES, International Programs, University Public Events and the North State Symphony.
	Tara Becraft - *Grant/Contract Assistant* Provides support to Analysts in providing administrative services to funded projects.
	Michele Flowerdew SeniorGrant/Contract Analyst Provides development and project administrative services to a variety of funded projects including The School of Social Work.
	Iris Hardman - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services to a variety of funded projects, in particular, the Anthropology and Archaeology Departments, ATEC, MESA, the National History Museum, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) projects.
	Karen Hansen - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides development and project administrative services to a variety of funded projects, in particular, the Agriculture Research Initiative (ARI), the College of Agriculture, the Concrete Industry Management Program (CIMT), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) The Institute for Sustainable Development (TISD), The Northeast Information Center (NEIC) and the Water Lab.
Photo Soon	Cindy Richmond - Grant/Contract Assistant Provides support to Analysts in providing administrative services to funded projects.
	Bridget Klein - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services for a variety of funded projects including Curriculum Projects, the Autism Clinic, SAP, Student Health Center, U.S. Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
	Sharon Maligie - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services for a variety of funded projects including the Geographical Information Center (GIC), Four Winds, the California Pavement Preservation Center (CPPC), The Sacramento River Conservation Area Forum (SRCAF/SRMAP) and the Sierra Cascade Nutrition and Activity Consortium (SCNAC).
	Brooks O'Brien - Grant/Contract Analyst Provides project administrative services for a variety of funded projects; in particular the Center for Economic Development (CEDP), Education for the Future (EFF), the Center for Regional and Continuing Education (RCE) and the Nursing Department.

Operations

	LeRita Ringel - Operations/Computer System Manager Manages the Operations unit and coordinates the technical and clerical aspects of proposal preparation and submission. Responsible for administration and maintenance of RESP's computer system.
	Mary Wilby - Operations Coordinator Coordinates the clerical support services for the office and supervises student assistants. RESP Webmaster and maintains office Web site.