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

Marivel Alvarez

Senior Director

Sponsored Programs (Post Award) 
Email:ma17@txstate.edu   
Phone: 512-245-2101 

 
Dr. Roundtree

Dr. Aimee Roundtree

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

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

STAFF DIRECTORY

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

Research Development

NameTitleEmailPhoneOffice
Denise SkymSr. Administrative AssistantDenise.Skym@txstate.edu 512-408-7608Research Development
Rachel BombergerGrant Writerrbomberger@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development
Evelyn Frias ToralGrant Writerevelynfrias@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development
Dr. Samuel KimmelProject Managers_k195@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development
Lauren ChappellProgram Support Specialistlechappell@txstate.edu512-408-7608Research Development

Research

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

 

Innovation, Commercialization and Engagement

NameTitleEmailPhoneOffice
Dr. Reddy VenumbakaDirectorsv04@txstate.edu512-245-2672Innovation, Commercialization, and Engagement
Dr. 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, Post- Award
Dr. Yongxia XiaDirectorys11@txstate.edu512-245-2314Research Records and Systems Support
Sean Rubino, MPADirectorsrubino@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Leticia RamirezSr. Administrative Assistant leticia.ramirez@txstate.edu512-245-2654Operations
Ann Marie RodriguezAdministrative Assistant IIIar45@txstate.edu512-245-2102Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Virginia De La RosaAdministrative Assistant IIIvd14@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Renae SmithAccountant IV rs49@txstate.edu512-245-4086Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Sharon BirdsongAccountant IIIsb34@txstate.edu512-245-2102Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Guadalupe GarciaAccountant IIIlupe.garcia@txstate.edu512-245-2101Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Jaclyn (Nicci) LesakAccountant IIIjl28255@txstate.edu512-245-2102Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Carolyn MullinsAccountant IIIrba58@txstate.edu512-245-2101Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Kassaundra NesbittAccountant IIkrn46@txstate.edu512-245-8558Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Joanne Palmer, MBA, CGFM, CRAIP Contract Specialistjp57@txstate.edu512-245-2151Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Teresa CareyIP Contract Specialisttc18@txstate.edu512-245-3840Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Kathy WallaceResearch Coordinatorkw11@txstate.edu512-245-0819Sponsored Programs, Post- Award
Monica GonzalesIRB Regulatory Managermeg201@txstate.edu512-245-1423Research Integrity and Compliance
Michelle DavisCompliance Specialistmdavis@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