Headquarters Staff

Ann Greaney-Williams
Assistant Director of Academic Programs

Room: 54-910
Phone: 617-253-3380
Email: agreaney@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Remote Schedule: Tuesday, Friday

Co-chair of the EAPS Committee on the Education Program and responsible for administrating Course XII undergraduate and graduate programming. Advises students regarding degree requirements, career options, funding, policies and procedures, and Institute resources for student support.

Alana Snelson
Senior Academic Program Assistant

Room: 54-912
Phone: 617-253-3381
Email: asnelson@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Monday-Friday

Provides administrative support for the EAPS Education Office, including room scheduling, classrooms and supplies, reimbursements, Canvas sites, student appointments, and various forms, including grading and evaluations, registration, and thesis submissions.

Natalie Liang
Senior Financial Officer

Room: 54-924
Phone: 617-253-7156
Email: nliang@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday
Remote Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday

Principal advisor to the Department Head and Director on financial policy and budgeting. Guides faculty and staff on MIT and federal research grant policies and administration, proposal preparation, and projections.

Kerin Willis
Financial Administrator

Phone: 617-324-2470
Email: kjwillis@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Remote

Provides faculty and researchers with guidance on research proposals and after-award administration. Contact for assistance with MIT Research Administration Services policies and procedures, Kuali Coeus, Research.gov, and Grants.gov.

Rachel Ward
HR Administrator

Room: 55-101C
Phone: 617-253-2132
Email: rkward@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Remote Schedule: Monday, Friday

Serves as the principal advisor to the Department Head and the Director of Administration & Finance on MIT employment policies and procedures. Responsible for processing appointments and visas for both academic and non-academic staff. Functions as the primary point of contact for payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, and professional development.

Megan Cokely
Senior Development Officer

Room: 55-101A
Phone: 617-253-5796
Email: mecokely@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Remote Schedule: Monday, Friday

Principal advisor to the Department Head and Director regarding fundraising, stewardship, donor engagement, and alumni relations.

Jen Fentress
Communications Officer

Room: 54-911
Phone: 617-324-9731
Email: jfen@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Remote

Principal advisor to the Department Head, Director, and Senior Development Officer on marketing and promotions strategy, messaging and branding, website design and management, and media/public relations. Editor and producer for EAPS news, social media, audio/video, email newsletters, and print materials including the alumni newsmagazine EAPS Scope. Serves as consultant to faculty, staff, and students on communications best practices.

Paige Colley
Communications + Marketing Administrator

Room: 54-911
Phone: 617-258-9610
Email: pcolley@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Wed, Thu

Primary point of contact for EAPS news and social media. Responsible for science writing, social media promotions, and acts as liaison to MIT News and other media outlets. Produces multimedia content and helps manage digital assets and website maintenance.

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Allison Drovairos
Program + Events Administrator

Room: 55-101B
Phone: 617-715-2860
Email: provaire@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thu

Principal advisor to the Department Head and Senior Development Officer responsible for creating and implementing outward facing programs that engage alumni and the public, cultivate philanthropic interests, support recruitment of faculty and students, and promote research collaboration within the MIT community. Provides event planning guidance to the EAPS community and is the primary point of contact for use of Building 55 event spaces.

Scott Wade
Facilities Administrator

Room: 54-926
Phone: 617-253-2819
Email: swade@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Remote Schedule: Thursday, Friday

Responsible for EAPS physical plant and operations — across Building 54, Building 55, E-25 6th Floor, and Building 4 4th Floor — including maintenance and repairs, renovations and installations, safety and security, key and card access, and laboratory and office moves.

Dianna Gagnon
Environmental Health + Safety Coordinator

Room: 54-911
Phone: 781-439-3719
Email: diannag@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Tue, Thu

Responsible for implementation of environmental health and safety policies, including laboratory and equipment inspections, workplace safety programs and training, and accident recordkeeping. Provides advice and assistance to PIs and laboratory personnel on government regulations, MIT practices, and training needs.

Tricia Nesti
Assistant Director of Academic Programs

Room: 54-820
Phone: 617-253-7544
Email: tnesti@mit.edu

On Campus Schedule: Monday – Friday

Responsible for administrating the MIT/WHOI Joint Program graduate program on the MIT campus. Contact for assistance with program car reservations and chartered bus service, Sid-Pac apartment, financial administration and reimbursements, and videoconferencing.