Research Development Services

Staff

Heather Arold, M.Ed
Title
Grant Writer/Proposal Specialist
Summary

Heather provides technical grant writing and proposal management support for large, complex, and/or interdisciplinary grant proposals in close collaboration with researchers/principal investigators across the university.

Rebekah Hersch, Ph.D.
Title
Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation
Summary

Dr. Hersch provides strategic planning and active management of the University’s research development program to support and build Mason’s research and scholarship capacity, with emphasis on the development of multidisciplinary research and scholarship and supporting the University Research Institutes and Transdisciplinary Centers.

Sheila Davis
Title
Research Development Specialist
Summary

Sheila is responsible for managing the Limited Submission Opportunity process and other activities in Research Development.