The mission of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is to grow the research enterprise throughout the University with an emphasis on faculty-student research and a focus on securing external funding.
The list below will guide you to the best contact for the various services that ORSP provides. Email one of the staff to ask a question or schedule a meeting.
Vice President for Research
Sue Porterfield, Ed.D.
Email: sporterf@kean.edu
Grant Pre-Award Administrator
Sherrie Calish
Email: calishs@kean.edu
Grant Pre-Award Administrator
Marissa McYeng, MA
Email: mmcyeng@kean.edu
Grant Budget/Post Award Administrator
Mirela Boariu, MS
Email: mboariu@exchange.kean.edu
Director of Research Compliance
Nathan Rigel, PhD
Email: nrigel@kean.edu
Research Support Specialist, IRB
Lesjahn Davis-Bey
Email: ldavisbe@kean.edu Email: irb@kean.edu
Director of Student Research & Innovation
Reenat Munshi, MBA
Email: rhasan@exchange.kean.edu Email: curf@kean.edu Email: researchdays@kean.edu
Grant Post Award Administrator
Marriam Saleem, MS
Email: saleemm@kean.edu
For all other questions, email orsp@kean.edu or call the main number (908) 737-3461. ORSP staff are available Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.