Dr. Shreek Mandayam     
Vice President for Research   
Email: shreek@txstate.edu   
Phone: 512-245-2314   
About VPR

Alicia Linares
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research
Email: kia50@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-245-6689

Dr. Blanda

Dr. Michael Blanda

Associate Vice President of 
Operations
Email: mb29@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-245-2314

Dr. Speed

Dr. Jennifer Speed

Assistant Vice President for Research Development 
Email:jspeed@txstate.edu 
Phone:512-408-7608

Dr. Karpe

Dr. Yatin Karpe

Assistant Vice President for Innovation, Commercialization & Engagement
Email: yatinkarpe@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-245-6135

Harold Strong

Mr. Harold Strong

Executive Director STAR Park 
Email: hes11@txstate.edu 
Phone: 512-245-6434 
 

Dr. Roundtree

Dr. Aimee Roundtree

Assistant Vice President for Research   
Email:akr@txstate.edu   
Phone:512-245-2654     
 

Marivel Alvarez

Marivel Alvarez

Senior Director, Sponsored Programs 
Email: ma17@txstate.edu    
Phone: 512-245-2102
 

UnitOfficeDirectorEmailPhone
Operations Sponsored Programs, Post-AwardMarivel Alvarez, CGFMma17@txstate.edu512-245-2102
Research Integrity and ComplianceSean Rubino, MPAsrubino@txstate.edu512-245-1423
Innovation, Commercialization, and EngagementTechnology Transfer and ContractsDr. Reddy Venumbakasv04@txstate.edu512-245-2672
Research Sponsored Programs, Pre-AwardOpengrants@txstate.edu512-245-2314
Research ITDr. Yongxia Xiays11@txstate.edu512-245-4402

STAFF DIRECTORY

NameTitleEmailPhone
Nicholas SchellmanDirector, Business Operationsnms86@txstate.edu512-245-2314

Research Development

NameTitleEmailPhoneOffice
Rachel BombergerGrant Writerrbomberger@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development
Evelyn Frias ToralGrant Writerevelynfriast@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development
Dr. Samuel KimmelProject Manageres_k195@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development
Denise SkymSr. Administrative AssistantDenise.Skym@txstate.edu 512-408-7608Research Development
Lauren ChappellProgram Support Specialistlechappell@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development

Research

NameTitleEmailPhoneOffice
Alejandra Arismendez-LengefeldSr. Administrative Assistantalengefeld@txstate.edu(512) 245-5543Research
Dr. Yongxia XiaDirectorys11@txstate.edu512-245-2314Research IT
OpenResearch IT SpecialistOpen512-245-2314Research IT
OpenDirectorOpen512-245-2314Sponsored Programs
OpenAssistant DirectorOpen512-245-2314Sponsored Programs
OpenSenior Proposal CoordinatorOpen512-245-2314Sponsored Programs
Cierra Cordova-LopezProposal Coordinatorubq8@txstate.edu512-245-4088Sponsored Programs
Hannah LowranceSenior Proposal Coordinatorhlowrance@txstate.edu512-245-4088Sponsored Programs
Alexandra SmithSenior Proposal Coordinatoras55@txstate.edu512-245-4625Sponsored Programs
Matthew WinnSenior Proposal Coordinatormwinn@txstate.edu512-245-0040Sponsored Programs

 

Innovation, Commercialization and Engagement

NameTitleEmailPhoneOffice
Dr. Reddy VenumbakaDirectorsv04@txstate.edu512-245-2672Innovation, Commercialization, and Engagement
Matthew SorensonDirector, Venture Developmentmsorenson@txstate.edu512-245-4524Innovation, Commercialization, and Engagement
Larissa SilgueroSenior Administrative Assistantlsm83@txstate.edu512-245-4524Innovation, Commercialization, and Engagement
Robert ReisLicensing Associatesvj24@txstate.edu512-408-8193Innovation, Commercialization, and Engagement

Operations

NameTitleEmailPhoneOffice
Marivel Alvarez, CGFMSenior Directorma17@txstate.edu512-245-2102Sponsored Programs
Ann Marie RodriguezAdministrative Assistant IIIar45@txstate.edu512-245-2102Sponsored Programs
Sharon BirdsongAccountant IIIsb34@txstate.edu512-245-2102Sponsored Programs
Teresa CareyIP Contract Specialisttc18@txstate.edu512-245-3840Sponsored Programs
Guadalupe GarciaAccountant IIIlupe.garcia@txstate.edu512-245-2101Sponsored Programs
Jaclyn (Nicci) LesakAccountant IIIjl28255@txstate.edu512-245-2102Sponsored Programs
Carolyn MullinsAccountant IIIrba58@txstate.edu512-245-2101Sponsored Programs
Kassaundra NesbittAccountant IIkrn46@txstate.edu512-245-8558Sponsored Programs
Joanne Palmer, MBA, CGFM, CRAIP Contract Specialistjp57@txstate.edu512-245-2151Sponsored Programs
Renae SmithAccountant IV rs49@txstate.edu512-245-4086Sponsored Programs
Kathy WallaceResearch Coordinatorkw11@txstate.edu512-245-0819Sponsored Programs
Sean Rubino, MPADirectorsrubino@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Leticia RamirezSr. Administrative Assistant leticia.ramirez@txstate.edu512-245-2654Operations
Virginia De La RosaAdministrative Assistant IIIvd14@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Michelle DavisCompliance Specialistmdavis@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Monica GonzalesIRB Regulatory Managermeg201@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Breanna MoranCompliance Specialistbrm90@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Maria ReavesCompliance Specialistmer226@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance

STAR Park

NameTitleEmailPhoneOffice
Alma ApodacaAdministrative Assistant IIIav12@txstate.edu512-408-0306STAR Park
Dr. Marcus GossResearch Associate mg75@txstate.edu512-245-4003STAR Park
Jessica SosaCoordinatorjmh300@txstate.edu512-245-7272STAR Park