Meet the Sponsored Programs Staff
MELINDA BRAKENBERRY
EXEC DIR/RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Sponsored Programs
AMY COURTER
EXEC SECRETARY
Research and Graduate Studies
MARIA RANGER
ADMIN SECRETARY
Sponsored Programs
DEBORAH CLARK
ASST DIR/PRE AWARD SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Sponsored Programs
KARRIN FENNELL
RESEARCH OFFICER
Sponsored Programs
MARIE NATZEL
RESEARCH OFFICER
Sponsored Programs
SHUNA STEVENS
RESEARCH OFFICER
Sponsored Programs
SARAH HALL
ASST DIR/POST AWARD SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Sponsored Programs
ANNE KEA
COORD/POST AWARD SPONSORED PROJECTS
Sponsored Programs
KRISTA WELKE
COORD/FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
Sponsored Programs
Staff Excellence Awards
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies excels in service, and in recent years four of our staff members have received CMU Staff Excellence Awards. This honor is given to employees who demonstrate a commitment to the university's Service Excellence Values: Care, Knowledge, Availability, and Follow Through.
Deborah Clark, who was also honored in 2015, is a Research Officer in the Office of Sponsored Programs. Deborah's abilities as a grant writer and coordinator of major proposal projects have earned praise from CMU faculty for many years.
Sarah Caszatt Hall was awarded a CMU Staff Excellence Award in 2018. Sarah is the Coordinator for Post-Award Sponsored Projects for the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. She has been recognized for her work ethic, professionalism, dedication, and ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently.