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
- 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 administrative services
(804) 628-0174
saavedrat@vcu.edu - Amy King
Executive assistant to the director
(804) 628-1897
mccdirector@vcu.edu - Aarin Alston
Senior administrative assistant to the director
alstona4@vcu.edu - Michelle Evans
Executive assistant to the deputy director
mevans9@vcu.edu - Brittany Jernigan
Senior administrative assistant
jerniganbd@vcu.edu - Marcelle Jimenez
Senior administrative assistant
mccdirector@vcu.edu - Quiona Thompson
Project manager
(804) 827-0426
thompsonq@vcu.edu - Nancy Ukhuegbe
Executive assistant to the chief administrative officer
ukhuegben@vcu.edu
VCU Massey 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.
Interested in a career at Massey? Explore employment opportunities
Contact information
- Amanda Martens
Director of human resources
(804) 628-2492
martensar@vcu.edu - Andrea "Annie" Wade
Manager of talent acquisition
(804) 628-1644
afwade@vcu.edu - Lisa Mallory
Manager of talent development
(804) 316-3030
malloryld@vcu.edu - Brandon Ferrante
Talent acquisition consultant
ferranteb@vcu.edu - Brandon Seigel
Human resources assistant
(804) 828-0296
seigelb@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
- Bill McCormick
Director of information technology
(804) 628-3838
mccormickww@vcu.edu - Peter Calvert
Audio/visual, network printer, desktop support specialist
(804) 628-8432
pcalvert@vcu.edu - Everett Wade
Senior IT analyst
(804) 628-7219
jwade7@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.
Purchase requests should be directed to masseyorders@vcu.edu.
Contact information
- Matt McNeil
Director of budget and finance
(804) 628-2996
mkmcneil@vcu.edu - Jeanette Acree
Assistant director of financial management
(804) 628-0614
jsacree@vcu.edu - Adam Eddy
Assistant director of finance and business operations
aeddy@vcu.edu - Kelly McKay
Assistant director of strategic financial planning and reporting
kbmckay@vcu.edu - Patricia Cash
Senior financial analyst
(804) 628-2114
ppcash@vcu.edu - Ashleigh Luck
Senior financial analyst
luckan2@vcu.edu - Shirley Marter
Senior financial analyst
(804) 628-2113
sfmarter@vcu.edu - Bernita Randolph
Compliance specialist
randolphd2@vcu.edu - Danielle Randolph
Accountant
(804) 628-3953
randolphd2@vcu.edu - Camelia Velazquez
Financial analyst
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
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 research and program engagement
(804) 628-6613
ochsendorfp@vcu.edu - Alexander Haynes
Manager of membership and research data analytics
(305) 915-4200
haynesa4@vcu.edu - Marianne Johnson
Event planner
(804) 628-8338
johnsonm41@vcu.edu - Lane Trammell
Event coordinator
(804) 828-0450
Leburgess@vcu.edu - Cian Myers
Pre-awards grants specialist
myersc4@vcu.edu - Anita Polk
Pre-awards grants specialist
(804) 628-0113
polka2@vcu.edu - Sarah Thompson
Pre-awards grants specialist
thompsons18@vcu.edu - Sally Rivera
Project manager of informatics
(804) 828-0450
riveracvijr@vcu.edu - 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
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 of research strategy
harrisona7@vcu.edu - Heidi Sankala, Ph.D.
Scientific writer
(804) 628-3028
hsankala@vcu.edu - Chelsea Skelley, Ph.D.
Scientific writer
skelleyc@vcu.edu - Denise Grothues
Scientific writer
dmgrothues@vcu.edu
The public relations and marketing communications team develops and executes integrated internal and external mass communications to grow and protect VCU Massey 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
- David Oglethorpe, Ed.D.
Director of public relations and marketing communications
(703) 969-5239
oglethorped@vcu.edu - Blake Belden
Public relations specialist
(804) 6284578
beldenba@vcu.edu - Vanessa Copeland
Assistant director of public relations and marketing communications
(804) 628-8574
copelandvd@vcu.edu - Terri Curtis
Senior graphic designer
tlcurtis@vcu.edu - Annie Harris
Assistant director of public relations
(804) 628-5338
harrisa45@vcu.edu - Grace Hummel
Project manager
hummelg@vcu.edu - Linwood Jones
Social media manager; Winn Awards communications manager
jonesl32@vcu.edu - Amy Lacey
Senior public relations specialist
(804) 628-5094
heslina@vcu.edu - Phil Newsome
Videographer
newsomepa@vcu.edu
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