This team manages the institute’s core fiscal operations - including grant administration, central business office coordination, contracted research services, and overall financial oversight - while promoting organizational growth through professional development and streamlined administrative workflows.

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Directors

Jennifer Romero Jennifer Romero Director of Operations & Engagement Details about Jennifer Romero
Wendy Rosero Wendy Rosero, MPA Director of Business & Finance Details about Wendy Rosero, MPA

Team Members

Julya Barahona Julya Barahona Administrative Assistant, Central Management Details about Julya Barahona
Nisa Lam Nisa Lam, BA Project Specialist, Central Management Details about Nisa Lam, BA
Tameka Nunley Tameka Nunley Budget/Business Analyst, Central Management Details about Tameka Nunley

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DS Data Science Details about Data Science
DI Dissemination & Implementation Science Details about Dissemination & Implementation Science
EI Evaluation & Improvement Details about Evaluation & Improvement
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Dir Leadership Details about Leadership
MRP Major Research Programs Details about Major Research Programs
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PE Project Evaluation Details about Project Evaluation
PQO Project Quality & Oversight Details about Project Quality & Oversight
RS Regulatory Science Details about Regulatory Science
KL2 SC CTSI KL2/Mentored Career Development Program Details about SC CTSI KL2/Mentored Career Development Program
TS Team Science Details about Team Science
TRAX Translational Science Accelerator (TRAX) Details about Translational Science Accelerator (TRAX)
WD Workforce Development Details about Workforce Development

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