Administrative services
Massey’s administrative team comprises experts across human resources, information technology, financial management, facilities management, research development support, and communications and public relations. Explore Massey's comprehensive administrative services below.
The general administration and project management team provides administrative and project management support for Massey's director, deputy director, senior leaders and research members.
For scheduling, administrative support, and any other questions directly related to the Center Director, please contact the administrative team at mccdirector@vcu.edu.
Contact information
Administrative services
- Michelle Lin, M.B.A.
Chief administrative officer
Associate director for research administration
(804) 628-2685
mklin@vcu.edu - Tiffany Saavedra, M.H.S.
Director of global oncology and strategic initiatives
(804) 628-0174
saavedrat@vcu.edu - Jasmine Lewis, M.P.A.
Director of executive operations
lewisje9@vcu.edu - Aarin Alston
Senior administrative assistant to the director
alstona4@vcu.edu - Rodrigo Ayala-Amaya
Senior administrative assistant
ayalaamarj@vcu.edu - Michelle Evans
Executive assistant to the deputy director
mevans9@vcu.edu - Glenny Escotto
Senior project manager
(804) 286-2083
escottog@vcu.edu - Brittany Jernigan
Senior administrative assistant
jerniganbd@vcu.edu - Quiona Thompson
Project manager
(804) 827-0426
thompsonq@vcu.edu - Nancy Ukhuegbe
Executive assistant to the chief administrative officer
ukhuegben@vcu.edu - Karlyn Maggi
Administrative assistant
maggikb@vcu.edu
Events
The events department leads the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of events that advance Massey’s mission, support leadership initiatives, and strengthen community engagement. We are committed to delivering high-quality events that align with Massey’s goals and priorities. For inquiries regarding event planning, logistics, or support, please contact the events team at masseyevents@vcu.edu.
- Cindy Bell, CMP
Events director
bellc8@vcu.edu - Abigail Birchmeier
Senior events manager
birchmeieram@vcu.edu - Ellie Priday
Senior events manager
pridaye@vcu.edu - Allyson Biersack
Events management coordinator
biersackap@vcu.edu - Kati Flamm
Events coordinator
flammka@vcu.edu
The executive communications team develops and executes comprehensive communications strategies through media relations, content creation and event management that support the cancer center's senior leadership in alignment with Massey's mission, vision and goals.
Contact information
- Nicole Hansen
Director, executive communications
hansenn2@vcu.edu - TaShana Jaudon
Events management coordinator
jaudont@vcu.edu - Ada Soria Flores
Research and communications analyst
soriaflorel@vcu.edu - Phil Newsome
Videographer/editor
newsomepa@vcu.edu - Chris Tranchina
Videographer/photographer
tranchinac@vcu.edu
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s human resources team supports all Massey employees in their professional and personal life through the administration of benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, workforce development and performance management.
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Contact information
- Karyn Graham
Interim director of human resources
grahamk10@vcu.edu - Trey Ashman
Director of faculty recruitment
ashmang@vcu.edu - Timmy Thoi
Recruiting specialist
thoit@vcu.edu - Lisa Mallory
Manager of talent development
(804) 316-3030
malloryld@vcu.edu - Emily Scott
Human resource generalist
scotte8@vcu.edu - Cynthia Epps
Talent acquisition coordinator
eppsc@vcu.edu
The information technology (IT) team provides a wide range of IT assistance for those residing within the Goodwin Research Laboratory and Massey building, including Windows and Macintosh desktop support services and troubleshooting, network configuration, equipment installations and upgrades, equipment-lifecycle management recommendations and purchasing consultation.
Submit a request for IT support
If you are having trouble submitting a ticket, or if it is a time-sensitive emergency, then please email us at MasseyITHelp@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Predrag Stojanovic
Director of information technology
pstojanovic@vcu.edu - Everett Wade
Senior IT analyst
(804) 628-7219
jwade7@vcu.edu - Steve Flores
IT analyst
floressi@vcu.edu - Alex Hybner
IT analyst
hybnerar@vcu.edu - Tyler Moats
Audiovisual and desktop support technician
moatst@vcu.edu
The systems development and data analytics group provides assistance to research members and other divisions within Massey. Our team is tasked with developing, implementing and maintaining systems that supports decision-making, enhance efficiency and optimize overall operations.
Our team supports the following requests:
- Applications development
- Honest broker services
- Dataset and report development, including basic analysis
- Clinical trials reporting
- Data integration
- Feasibility assessment
- Cohort builder/identification
- Electronic data capture and management support
Contact information
- Sally Rivera-Cvijovic
Director of IT project management
riveracvijr@vcu.edu - Nevena Skoro, M.P.H.
Director of analytics
skoron@vcu.edu - Selamawit Girma, M.P.H.
Health data analyst
girmas@vcu.edu - Thomas Neumann
Senior research analyst
taneumann@vcu.edu - Kathryn Schmidt
Research analyst
kschmidt6@vcu.edu - Johanna Biamonte
Oncore coordinator
jbiamonte@vcu.edu - Brittany Jernigan
Senior administrative assistant
jerniganbd@vcu.edu - Andrew Miller
Senior developer
millera18@vcu.edu - Matt Jenkins
Senior developer
jenkinsm10@vcu.edu - Matthew Santiago
Senior developer
santiagom@vcu.edu
Financial services include the development, implementation and monitoring of financial plans that support Massey’s strategic initiatives and operational priorities, as well as management of the center’s operational budget, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial compliance functions.
Order requests & promotional items
All requests for purchase orders, invoices for payments, honoraria, stipends, independent contractors (ICA), p-card, etc. should be submitted via the form below for review and processing. If you have questions regarding this process, please contact Danielle Randolph at masseyorders@vcu.edu.
Promotional items, or SWAG, are now purchased centrally through Massey’s finance team to ensure oversight of ordering and inventory management. Orders will be placed quarterly, with special orders as needed. FY24 order dates include:
- October 6, 2023
- January 5, 2024
- April 5, 2024
Submit a purchase or order request
Labor distributions
Any requests for labor changes or modifications affecting a Massey index are to be submitted online via the form below.
Submit a labor distribution request
Budget requests
Any requests for budget changes or increases should be submitted online via the form below. Questions should be directed to Kelly McKay at kbmckay@vcu.edu.
Contact information
Finance division
- Adam Eddy
Director of finance and business operations
(804) 628-0248
aeddy@vcu.edu - Danielle Terrell
Assistant director of finance and research administration
dterrell@vcu.edu - Danielle Randolph
Procurement specialist
(804) 628-3953
randolphd2@vcu.edu - Tracy Bowers
Senior financial analyst
tmbowers@vcu.edu - Shirley Marter
Senior financial analyst
(804) 628-2113
sfmarter@vcu.edu - Isaak Hopson
Financial analyst
ihopson@vcu.edu - Cynthia Vasquez
Financial specialist
cvasquez@vcu.edu
Post award
- Cassandra Johnson
Post award lead research administrator
johnsonc73@vcu.edu - Aditi Sharma
Post award lead research administrator
sharmaa30@vcu.edu - Leslee Key
Post award research administrator
lrkey2@vcu.edu - Jaelyn Pride
Post award research administrator
pridejt@vcu.edu - Jay Patel
Financial analyst
pateljk@vcu.edu
Budget division
- Kelly McKay
Director of budget and financial strategy
(804) 628-0137
kbmckay@vcu.edu - Ashleigh Luck
Senior financial analyst
(804) 828-9122
luckan2@vcu.edu - Rebecca McDermott
Financial specialist
mcdermottrl@vcu.edu
The space management and facilities team provides and maintains the physical space and equipment supporting Massey research members and administrative staff. Our services range from ordering and stocking office and hardware supplies, furniture and medical gasses to maintaining fleet and facilities, providing building access and receiving and distributing mail and shipped goods.
Service requests should be directed to Masseyops@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Amanda Richardson
Lab and operations supervisor
(804) 628-4885
acrichardson@vcu.edu - Donnell Brown
Operations specialist
dbrown55@vcu.edu - Quincy Carson
Senior customer service specialist
carsonq@vcu.edu
Massey’s Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) administrative team supports all CCSG-related activities including management of pre- and post-awards, shared resources, research membership, research programs and cancer research training and education initiatives.
Contact information
- Priscilla Ochsendorf
Assistant director of engagement and programmatic activities
(804) 628-6613
ochsendorfp@vcu.edu - Alexander Haynes
Manager of membership and research data analytics
(305) 915-4200
haynesa4@vcu.edu - Tammy McKeown
Program evaluator
mckeowntr@vcu.edu - Cian Myers
CCSG data analyst
myersc4@vcu.edu - Courtney Rose
Senior administrative assistant
(804) 305-3298
rosec2@vcu.edu - Madelyn Jeuick
Senior administrative assistant
(804) 887-0110
jeuickm@vcu.edu
The Office of Research Development supports members in the development of cancer-focused manuscripts and grant proposals from conceptualization to the final submission. Team science and intra-programmatic, multi-PI projects are highly encouraged. The level of assistance provided during the development process varies based on the complexity of the project and the experience of the investigator(s), and the need for a team approach to develop the proposal.
Support is dependent upon staff availability and priority status. Priority is given to team science grant proposals and proposals in direct alignment with MCC’s strategic plan and research program aims.
Please submit your proposal support request according to the following time frames:
- Research Grant Proposals (e.g., R01, R21, F31, Supplement, Foundation)
- At least four weeks prior to the submission deadline without subcontracts
- At least six weeks if the submission requires subcontract(s)
- Multi-Component/Multi-Institutional Grant Proposals (e.g., U54, U01, P01, P20)
- At least sixteen weeks prior to the deadline for team science and/or multi-component/institution submissions
- Training Grants (e.g., K12, T32)
- At least sixteen weeks prior to the deadline
- At least twelve weeks prior to the deadline without Data Table support
- Manuscripts
- At least four weeks prior to targeted submission date
Request support from the Office of research development
Contact information
- Anita Harrison, M.P.A.
Executive director for research strategy
harrisona7@vcu.edu - Chelsea Skelley, Ph.D.
Assistant director for research development
skelleyc@vcu.edu - Denise Grothues
Scientific writer
dmgrothues@vcu.edu - Heidi Sankala, Ph.D.
Scientific writer
hsankala@vcu.edu - Andrea Brown, M.B.A., C.E.C.
Assistant director for pre-award
browna57@vcu.edu - Danielle Acosta, CRA
Pre-award grants manager
acostad@vcu.edu - Ann Bell
Senior pre-award specialist
kabell@vcu.edu - Sarah Thompson
Pre-award grants specialist
thompsons18@vcu.edu
Massey's Office of Cancer Research Education & Training supports the center's innovative pathway programs for students and trainees at all levels — from high school to junior faculty and early-stage investigators.
Contact information
- Rosuany (Rose) Vélez Acevedo, Ph.D.
Project manager of team science research
(804) 828-9657
velezrn@vcu.edu - Caroline Blair
Cancer research training and education coordinator
blaircp@vcu.edu - Shania Smaw
Cancer research training and education coordinator
smawsj@vcu.edu
The public relations and marketing communications team develops and executes integrated internal and external mass communications to grow and protect VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's brand, support the cancer center's research, education and clinical goals and maximize philanthropic support by communicating Massey’s impact. Explore all Massey-related news and media services at the Massey News Center.
For media requests and communications support, please contact us at massey@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Blake Belden
Public relations manager
(804) 628-4578
beldenba@vcu.edu - Vanessa Copeland
Assistant director of public relations and marketing communications
(804) 628-8574
copelandvd@vcu.edu - Tylisia "Ty" Crews
Digital content specialist
crewsts@vcu.edu - Terri Curtis
Senior graphic designer
tlcurtis@vcu.edu - Grace Hummel
Project manager
hummelg@vcu.edu - Linwood Jones
Social media manager
jonesl32@vcu.edu
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