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Welcome from the Program Chairs

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to NCURA’s 26th Financial Research Administration Conference, to be held in beautiful San Diego, California. We are thrilled to have you join us for an exciting journey as we explore this year’s theme: "Navigating Waves of Innovation." Thank you for sharing your time with us!

We are honored for the opportunity to Co-Chair the meeting, and have the privilege to work alongside this year’s excellent volunteer program committee, whose exceptional work and dedication to facilitating meaningful, informative, and timely sessions and workshops is so appreciated. Additionally, the guidance and help from our NCURA staff partners has been invaluable: we would be lost at sea without them.

The rapid speed of technological advancements and evolving financial landscapes, demonstrate that adaptation and innovation are crucial in our profession. We know that the conference workshops and sessions will provide the tools, insights, connections, and inspiration to navigate the waves of innovation in research administration. From emerging technologies to innovative financial strategies, we will dive deep into our profession.

We invite you to join us, and take full advantage of this great opportunity for engaging in sessions and workshops, connecting with people in our profession, meeting new contacts, visiting sponsor booths, and enjoying yourself. While riding waves can be tiring, we hope you’ll find the FRA waves to also be rewarding, energizing, and inspiring.

San Diego, with its stunning coastline and vibrant culture, offers the perfect backdrop for our discussions and we hope you also find time to explore this wonderful city and enjoy its unique offerings.

Thank you for being part of this incredible event. Let’s hit the waves!

Your Co-Chairs

 
Anne Albinak
 
Jessica McDonough

 

2025 FRA Program Committee

Accounting, Finance & Costing
Kim Melville-Smith, Colorado State University
David Schultz, University of Houston
Chris Steele, Huron, NCURA Gold PLUS Member Sponsor
 
Career Development/DEI
Tolise Dailey, Georgetown University Medical Center
Abby Guillory, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
 
Clinical/Medical
Erin Bailey, University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Claire Stamm, George Washington University
 
Departmental
Jennifer Crockett, University of Chicago
Samantha Westcott, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
 
Federal
Jeff Derr, Attain Partners, NCURA Silver Contributing Sponsor
Lisa Mosely, Yale University
Financial Compliance/Audit
Louise Griffin, University of New Hampshire
Jill Mortali, Dartmouth College
Amanda Sidoti, Kuali, NCURA Silver Contributing Sponsor
 
Global
Melinda Fischer,  Clemson University
Elly Pineda, The University of New South Wales
 
Pre-Award
Katherine Kissmann, Texas A & M University
Wendy Powers, University of Maine
 
PUI
Shuna McMichael, Occidental College
Martin Williams, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
 
Workshops
Hollie Schreiber, University of Tennessee

 

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Washington, DC  20036

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