Research Administrator III
Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

Where are you from?

I grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago and now live within walking distance of work.

What do you do at CMB?

A variety of functions, for example; pre- and post-grant award administration; visas, graduate student administration, appointments, payroll, whatever else the chair (Dr. Goldman), and Donna Kellogg (the manager of operations), needs my assistance with.

How long have you been with FSM?

On and off, close to twenty years.

What do you like about your job?

The variety of tasks and interactions with persons in this institution, other institutions, the government, industry, etc., are interesting. I like working in an organization with such a diverse group of people, and enjoy working in my department in particular. As someone who previously worked in a more corporate environment, I enjoy working in the less formal environment of an educational institution. I feel a sense of satisfaction in playing a small part in promoting the teaching, research, and public health mission of FSM, and promoting the public interest mission of the University in general.

What’s your education background?

I finished my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University at the School of Continuing Studies. I have a law degree from John Marshall Law School. I just obtained a certificate in health law from DePaul.

What do you like do to in your free time?

I have worked on pro bono matters for the Public Defender’s Office, non-profit legal assistance foundations, as well as needy individuals. I consult with law firms on research regulatory and health care matters, since the research regulatory environment is complex, ever expanding and difficult to understand if you have not worked in it. I have also volunteered my time with other health care institutions on bioethics issues. I also visit family and friends, work out, read books, go to movies, shop, travel, etc. I have always been interested in art, and my minor in college was fine arts. I collect early to mid-twentieth century art, mainly prints, but some drawings and paintings.