Staff

Graduate Studies and Research Organizational Chart [pdf]

Office of the Dean

Dr. Sheree M. Schrager
Dean, Graduate Studies and Research
Email | (310) 243-3756 | Office: I&I-3701 
Lorna Schallig
Assistant to the Dean
Email | (310) 243-3756 | Office: I&I-3100 
Danny Tamayo
Budget Analyst
Email | (310) 243-2791 | Office: I&I-3103

Sponsored Research and Programs

Gillian Fischer, CRA
Director, Sponsored Research and Programs
Email | (310) 243-3119 | Office: I&I-3206 
Dakota Hughes, CFRA
Assistant Director, Post-Award 
Email | (310) 243-2852 | Office: I&I-3201
Valencia Teems
Senior SRP Analyst
Email | (310) 243-3466 | Office: I&I-3204 
Rowynn Spencer
Senior Coordinator
Email | (310) 243-3162 | Office: I&I 3203
Valerie Whittington
Post-Award Analyst
Email | (310) 243-3058 | Office: I&I-3208 
Chi Nguyen
Post-Award Analyst / Accountant
Email | (310) 243-3059 | Office: I&I-3205  
Imelda Hammes
Post-Award Analyst 
Email | (310) 243-2855 | Office I&I-3202

Research Development and Compliance

Laura Serrano, MLIS
Research Development Program Leader
Email | (310) 243-3473 | Office: I&I-3104
Judy Aguirre, BS
Research Compliance Officer
Email | (310) 243-2136 | Office: I&I-3105 
Vacant
Research Development Associate

Graduate Studies

Dr. Vanessa D. Cervantes
Senior Graduate Studies Program Specialist
Email | (310) 243-3693 | Office: I&I-3102
Dr. Susan D. Einbinder
Interim Faculty Director, Graduate Writing Development
Email | (310) 243-2349 | Office: I&I-3207
Brenda A. Gallegos, MAEd
Graduate Recruiter
Email | (310) 243-3693 | Office: I&I-3106

Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Dr. Michelle Waiters Martinez
Interim Sr. Director, Predoctoral Programs
Email | (310) 243-2037 | Office: I&I-3108 
Gabriela Montes
Counselor/Coordinator
Email | (310) 243-2060 | Office: LIB-4200B 
Dr. Erin McCauley
Interim Director, Undergraduate Research
Email | (310) 243-3479 | Office: LIB-4100-F
Tigress Briggs-Wroten
Undergraduate Research Specialist
Email | (310) 243-3392 | Office: LIB-4100-D