Research Officers Directory | UTSA | University of Texas at San Antonio

Vice President for Research, Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise

Senior Leadership
Bernard Arulanandam, Ph.D. \|\| Biography Vice President for Research, Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise (210) 458-6859 Location: MB 2.106 Bernard.Arulanandam@utsa.edu
Candice Prose Assistant to the Vice President for Research, Economic Development, and Knowledge Enterprise (210) 458-6859 Location: MB 2.106 candice.prose@utsa.edu
Can Saygin, Ph.D. Senior Associate Vice President for Research Can.Saygin@utsa.edu
Sandra Garcia Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Project Administration (210) 458-8250 Location: GSR 2.104M Sandra.Garcia4@utsa.edu
Howard Grimes, Ph.D. CYMANII Chief Executive Officer (210) 458-7689 Location: MB Howard.Grimes@utsa.edu
Michelle (Mickey) Stevenson, Ph.D., CCEP Associate Vice President for Research Integrity (210) 458-4531 Location: GSR 2.116E Michelle.Stevenson@utsa.edu
Cristian Botez Assistant Vice President for Research Support Cristian.Botez@utsa.edu
Vacant Assistant Vice President, Research Finance and Operations
Jaclyn Shaw, M.S., B.A.B.P. Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Research Partnerships (210) 458-6767 Location: GSR 2.130R Jaclyn.Shaw@utsa.edu
Rodrick McSherry Associate Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development Location: DBA 3.322N Shawn.McSherry@utsa.edu
Guy Walsh Founding Executive Director, National Security Collaboration Center (210) 458-6178 Location: NPB 4th Floor Guy.Walsh@utsa.edu
Shawn Farrell Assistant Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Engagement (210) 458-6583 Location: NPB 5th Floor Shawn.Farrell@utsa.edu

Office of Research Finance and Operations

Grants & Contracts Financial Services
Vacant Assistant Vice President, Research Finance and Operations (210) 458-4342 Location: GSR 2.130BB Beth.Manning@utsa.edu
Daniel Anzak Director, Grants & Contracts (210) 458-5905 Location: GSR 2.128D Daniel.Anzak@utsa.edu
Lisa Pettit Assistant Director Financial Reporting – Federal Sponsors and IDT Processing (210) 458-5337 Location: GSR 2.128E Elizabeth.Pettit@utsa.edu
Irma Arney Grant Accountant III Accounts Receivables (210) 458-6342 Location: GSR 2.128B Irma.Arney@utsa.edu
Juan Coronado Grant Accountant III Closeouts (210) 458-8151 Location: GSR 2.128C Juan.Coronado@utsa.edu
Nina Espinoza Grant Accountant III Award Set Ups & Modifications, Budget Transfers (210) 458-8168 Location: GSR 2.128DD Nina.Espinoza@utsa.edu
Carmen Montalvo Grant Accountant III Financial Reporting – Local and Private Sponsors (210) 458-8283 Location: GSR 2.128A Maria.Montalvo@utsa.edu
Lucy San Roman Grant Accountant III Closeouts (210) 458-4870 Location: GSR 2.128C Lucy.Sanroman@utsa.edu
Nora Taylor Grant Accountant III Financial Reporting – State Sponsors, CAR projects, and Cost Transfers (210) 458-5019 Location: GSR 2.128DD Nora.Taylor@utsa.edu
Hong (Helen) Mendiola Grant Accountant III Financial Reporting (210) 458-55677 Location: GSR 2.128A Hong.Mendiola@utsa.edu
Fiscal Administration
Jacqueline Ortiz Director, Fiscal Administration (210) 458-8144 Location: GSR 2.130CC Jacqueline.Ortiz@utsa.edu
Candice Galindo Department Fiscal Specialist (210) 458-6148 Location: GSR 2.130EE Candice.Galindo@utsa.edu
Suzette Vallejo, M.A. Coordinator of Research Commercialization (210) 458-6963 Location: GSR 2.116J Suzette.vallejo@utsa.edu
Monique Edwards Admin. Associate II (210) 458-6221 Location: GSR 2.104Y Monique.Edwards2@utsa.edu
Angela Trejo Administrative Associate II (210) 458-8565 Location: GSR 2.130 Angela.Trejo@utsa.edu
Cody Pancake Administrative Assistant (210) 458-6692 Location: GSR 2.104D Cody.Pancake@utsa.edu
Post Award Administration
Christene Donithan Assistant Director Location: GSR Christene.Donithan@utsa.edu@utsa.edu
Jennifer Latta Senior Research Award Coordinator
Cedric Williams Research Award Admin. Post II
Kathy Silva Research Award Admin. Post II
Research Computing and Business Intelligence
Arya Singh Director, Research Computing and Business Intelligence (210) 458-6186 Location: GSR 2.130AA Arya.Singh@utsa.edu
Yu Ning Software Systems Specialist III (210) 458-6055 Location: GSR 2.130X Yu.Ning@utsa.edu
Victor Smith Information Technology Associate II (210) 458-7805 Location: GSR 2.130Z Victor.SmithJR@utsa.edu
Praveen Ashokan Research Administration Data Analyst (210) 458-5046 Location: GSR 2.130Y Praveen.Ashokan@utsa.edu

Office of Research Integrity

Dr.Michelle (Mickey) Stevenson, Ph.D., CCEP
Associate Vice President for Research Integrity
(210) 458-4531
Location: GSR 2.116E
Michelle.Stevenson@utsa.edu

Kathryn (Kat) Carrillo
Interim Project Coordinator
(210) 458-4340
Location: GSR 2.116E
Kathryn.Carrillo@utsa.edu

Patricia (Patsy) Arevalo
Administrative Analyst
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
(210) 458-6506
Location: GSR 2.104Q
Patricia.Arevalo@utsa.edu

Robert Mitchell
Research Security Manager
(210) 458-4233
Location: GSR 2.130CC
Robert.Mitchell@utsa.edu

Human Subject Research (IRB)
Shannon Marquess Senior Research Compliance Coordinator (210) 458-6179 Location: GSR 2.128D Shannon.Marquess@utsa.edu
Tammy Lopez, J.D., C.I.P. Senior Research Compliance Coordinator (210) 458-6473 Location: GSR 2.128C Tammy.Lopez@utsa.edu

Laboratory Safety and Compliance
Amanda Haley, Ph.D. Lab Safety and Compliance Director (210) 458-8515 Location: GSR 2.128A Amanda.Haley@utsa.edu
Yolanda Acosta Sr. Research Compliance Coordinator (210) 458-7733 Location: GSR 2.104L Yolanda.Acosta@utsa.edu
Quy Fung Laboratory Safety Specialist II (210) 458-6697 Location: GSR 2.104X Quy.Fung@utsa.edu
Natalie Metzger Laboratory Safety Specialist I (210) 458-6419 Location: GSR 2.104Y Natalie.Metzger@utsa.edu
Cynthia Galindo Laboratory Safety Specialist I (210) 458-6507 Location: GSR 2.104W Cynthia.Galindo@utsa.edu
Dianna Olukotun Radiation & Laser Safety Coordinator (210) 458-5807 Location: GSR 2.104V Dianna.Olukotun@utsa.edu
Alex Santillan Chemical Inventory & Safety Coordinator (210) 458-8003 Location: GSR 2.104V Alejandro.Santillan@utsa.edu
Hazardous Waste
Richard Garza Manager, Environment/Construction Safety (210) 458-5808 Location: SFB 1.104E Richard.Garza@utsa.edu
Keith Slater Safety Specialist II, Environmental Health Safety & Risk Management N/A Location: SFE Keith.Slater@utsa.edu
Luke Salazar Safety Specialist I, Environmental Health Safety & Risk Management (210) 458-6698 Location: SFA Luke.Salazar@utsa.edu
Israel Falcon Safety Specialist I, Environmental Waste/ Safety Coordinator (210) 458-6698 Location: SFC Israel.Falcon@utsa.edu
Laboratory Animal Resources Center (LARC)
Marcel Perret-Gentil, DVM, MS University Veterinarian Director, Laboratory Animal Resources Center (210) 458-6692 Fax: (210) 458-6087 Location: GSR 2.104F Marcel.Perret@utsa.edu
Luis Zorrilla, BS, LATG Assistant Director (210) 458-5204 Fax: (210) 458-6087 Location: GSR 2.104G Luis.Zorrilla@utsa.edu
Quality Assurance
Laurie Long, LATG Quality Assurance/Training Coordinator (210) 458-6899 Fax: (210) 458-6087 Location: GSR 2.104E Laurie.Long@utsa.edu
Miguel A. Torres Martinez, RLAT Veterinary Technician (210) 458-7696 Fax: (210) 458-4518 Location: GSR 2.104U Miguel.Torres@utsa.edu
Animal Resources Business Operations
Priscilla Chapa Animal Resources Business Operations Specialist (210) 458-6692 Fax: (210) 458-6087 Location: GSR 2.104D Priscilla.Chapa@utsa.edu
Vanessa Contreras Administrative Assistant (210) 458-6173 Fax: (210) 458-6087 Location: GSR 2.104J Vanessa.Contreras@utsa.edu
Animal Resources
Rafael Fourquet, LAT Animal Resources Supervisor III (210) 458-7696 Fax: (210) 458-4518 Rafael.Fourquet@utsa.edu
Donald Atkins, ALAT Senior Animal Technician (210) 458-4323 Fax: (210) 458-4518 Donald.Atkins@utsa.edu
Abby Ibarra, ALAT Senior Animal Technician (210) 458-7696 Fax: (210) 458-4518 Abby.Ibarra@utsa.edu
Adrian Ambriz Animal Attendent I (210) 458-7696 Fax: (210) 458-4518 Adrian.Ambriz@utsa.edu
Eligio Alavez Animal Attendent I (210) 458-7696 Fax: (210) 458-4518 Eligio.Alavez@utsa.edu
Jose Hernandez Animal Attendent I (210) 458-7696 Fax: (210) 458-4518 Jose.Hernandez@utsa.edu

Office of Sponsored Project Administration

Contracts & Industry Agreements
Sandra Garcia Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Project Administration (210) 458-8250 Location: GSR 2.104M Sandra.Garcia4@utsa.edu
Jessica C. Fernandez, J.D. Senior Director of Contracts & Industry Agreements (210) 458-8575 Location: GSR 2.116F Jessica.Fernandez2@utsa.edu
Eric Hinojosa Contract Negotiator (210) 458-5976 Location: GSR 2.116H Eric.Hinojosa@utsa.edu
Josh Trigo Contract Negotiator (210) 458-6587 Location: GSR 2.116B Joshua.trigo@utsa.edu
Anthony Sanchez Contract Negotiator Anthony.sanchez@utsa.edu
Research Service Centers (RSC)
Research Service Centers Directory

Office of Research Support

Faculty & Proposal Development
Cristian Botez, PhD Assistant Vice President for Research Support (915)747-8040 Location: GSR 2.130 Cristian.Botez@utsa.edu
Daniel (Dan) Riechers Director, Faculty & Grant Development (210) 458-5016 Location:GSR 2.130 Daniel.Riechers@utsa.edu
Christina Guerra Program Manager Location:GSR 2.130
Brittanii Rogers Research Program Coordinator (210) 458-8752 Location: GSR 2.130 Brittanii.Rogers@utsa.edu
Carlos Aguirre Sr. Grant Development Coordinator (210) 458-8175 Location: GSR 2.130G.1 Carlos.Aguirre2@utsa.edu
Jenna Gonzales, MPA Sr.Grant Development Coordinator(College of Arts & Humanities) (210) 458-6211 Location: MH Jenna.Gonzales@utsa.edu
Jaime Guzman, MPA Sr. Grant Development Coordinator (College of Business) (210) 458-5281 Location: BB 4.01.18B Jaime.Guzman@utsa.edu
Subrata Haldar, PhD Sr. Grant Development Coordinator(College for Health, Community and Policy) Subrata.Haldar@utsa.edu
Monica Trevino Mendez, PhD Sr. Grant Development Coordinator (College of Sciences) (210) 458-8068 Monica.Trevino3@utsa.edu
Iwan Notowidigdo Sr. Grant Development Coordinator (College of Education & Human Development) Location: MB Iwan.Notowidigdo@utsa.edu
Stephanie Rivale, PhD Sr. Grant Development Coordinator (College of Engineering) (210)458-4795 Location: BSE Stephanie.Rivale@utsa.edu
Office of Research Infrastructure Support (ORIS)
Desiree Porter, MSM, MEd Director, Office of Research Infrastructure Support (ORIS) (210) 458-5164 Location: GSR 2.130 Desiree.Porter@utsa.edu
Jerome Funtanilla Project Coordinator (210) 458-8659 Location: GSR 2.130 Jerome.Funtanilla@utsa.edu
Ling Mason Financial Analyst (210)458-7321 Location: GSR 2.130 Ling.Mason@utsa.edu
Research Development
Siobhan Fleming, PhD Director Research Development (210)458-5229 Location: GSR 2.130R Siobhan.Fleming@utsa.edu
Patti Geppert, PhD Assistant Director for Research Development (210) 458-7896 Location: GSR 2.130M Patricia.Geppert@utsa.edu
Ana Laredo Research Program Coordinator (210) 458-8528 Location: GSR 2.130S Ana.Laredo@utsa.edu

Office of Commercialization and Innovation

Christine Burke, Ph.D., MBA
Director of Commercialization and Technology Transfer
(210) 458-8140
Location: GSR 2.130K
Christine.Burke@utsa.edu

Neal Guentzel, M.S., J.D.
Technology & IP Management Specialist
(210) 458-4458
Location: GSR 2.130H
Neal.Guentzel2@utsa.edu

Andrei Zorilescu
Technology Licensing Associate
(210) 458-8139
Location: GSR 2.130I
Andrei.Zorilescu@utsa.edu

Roland Vasquez
Contracts & Agreements Coordinator
(210) 458-5197
Location: GSR 2.130F
Roland.Vasquez@utsa.edu

Innovation and Economic Development

Rodrick McSherry
Associate Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development
Location: DBA 3.322N
Shawn.McSherry@utsa.edu

Bob Bement
Assistant to the Associate Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development
(210) 458-2451
Location: DBA 4.370H
Robert.Bement@utsa.edu

Albert Salgado
Assistant Vice President and Executive Director, South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center Network
(210) 458-2742
Location: DBA
Albert.Salgado@utsa.edu

Thomas Tunstall
Senior Director, Center for Community and Business Research
(210) 458-2472
Location: DBA 3.322N
Thomas.Tunstall@utsa.edu

VACANT
Executive Director Southwest Trade Adjustment Asst CTR

Orestes Hubbard
Director, Minority Business Development Center
(210) 458-2488
Location: DBA
Orestes.Hubbard@utsa.edu

Christine Burke, Ph.D., MBA
Director of Commercialization and Technology Transfer

Christine.Burke@utsa.edu

Curtis Mohler
Sr. Project Manager, Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Curtis.Mohler@utsa.edu

Vacant
Director of Communications

Silvia Cano
Director of Financial Operations
(210) 458-2431
Location: DBA
Silvia.Cano@utsa.edu

Mary Peters
Associate Regional Director of Operations
(210) 458-2450
Location: DBA
Mary.Peters@utsa.edu

Cliff Paredes
Associate Regional Director, SBDC International Trade Ctr
(210) 458-2470
Location: DBA
Cliff.Paredes@utsa.edu

Richard Sifuentes
Director, SBDC San Antonio
(210) 458-2744
Location: DBA
Richard.Sifuentes@utsa.edu

Terri Williams
Director, SBDC Center for Government Contracting
(210) 458-2459
Location: DBB 2.112
Terri.Williams@utsa.edu

Matthew Jackson
Director, SBDC National Information Clearinghouse
(210) 458-2449
Location: DBA
Matthew.Jackson@utsa.edu

Bijo Mathew
Associate Regional Director, Technology & Commercialization
(210) 458-2745
Location: DBB 2.312B-1
Bijo.Mathew@utsa.edu

National Security Collaboration Center

Guy Walsh
Executive Director, National Security Collaboration Center
N/A
Location: GSR
Guy.Walsh@utsa.edu

Beth Manning
Senior Director Finance/Admin

Beth.Manning@utsa.edu

Jared Drew MoreHead
Project Manager, National Security Collaboration Center
(210) 458-6289
Location: NPB
Drew.Morehead@utsa.edu

Richard Rodriguez
Partner Engagement

Richard.Rodriguez@utsa.edu

Vacant
Technology Officer

Vacant
Research Program Coordinator

Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII)

Howard Grimes
CYMANII Chief Executive Officer
(210) 458-7689
Location: NPB 4.102
Howard.Grimes@utsa.edu

Sarah Spencer
Project Coordinator
(210) 458-6107
Location: GSR
Sarah.Spencer@utsa.edu

Office of Strategic Research Initiatives

Jaclyn Shaw, M.S., B.A.B.P.
Assistant Vice President for Strategic Research Initiatives
(210) 458-6767
Location: GSR 2.130
Jaclyn.Shaw@utsa.edu

Liana Ryan, MPA
Interim Sr. Director of Strategic Research Initiatives
(210) 458-7339
Location: GSR 2.130
Liana.Ryan@utsa.edu

Siobhan Fleming, PhD
Director of Research Development
(210)458-5229
Location: GSR 2.130
Siobhan.Fleming@utsa.edu

Sarah Hada
Director of Communications
(210) 458-4452
Location: GSR 2.130
Sarah.Hada@utsa.edu

Patricia (Patti) Geppert, PhD
Associate Director for Research Development
(210) 458-7896
Location: GSR 2.130
Patricia.Geppert@utsa.edu

Roseanne Hurst
Business Operations Manager
(210) 458-8228
Location: GSR 2.130
Roseanne.Hurst@utsa.edu

Ana Laredo
Research Program Coordinator
(210) 458-8528
Location: GSR 2.130
Ana.Laredo @utsa.edu

Adrianna San Roman
Graphic Designer II
(210) 458-4581
Location:GSR 2.130
Adrianna.SanRoman@utsa.edu

Office of Corporate and Foundation Engagement

Shawn Farrell
Assistant Vice President Corporate and Foundation Engagement

Location: NPB
shawn.farrell@utsa.edu

Tiffany Lecong
Senior Prospect Researcher
(210) 458-8286
Location: NPB
Tiffany.Lecong@utsa.edu

Anissa Mahone
Director Corporate Engagement

Stephanie Cook
Director of Foundation Engagement

Location: NPB
Stephanie.Cook @utsa.edu