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Meet The Team

We are a multifaceted team that strives to create mutually beneficial connections that lead to successful collaborations. We invest our knowledge and resources to forward the University’s mission and unwavering commitment to excellence. Click on individual team member’s profile to learn more about their areas of expertise and interests.

Kavita Hall

Associate Vice Chancellor
kavita.kapur@unc.edu
(919) 962-2013

Ina Alika

Industry Sponsorship & Gift Coordinator, Industry Engagement
ealika@unc.edu
(919) 843-3315

Michelle Arroyo-Park

Manager, Prospect Research & Administration
mvarroyo@email.unc.edu
(919) 962-2867

Cathy Downs

Proposal Development Manager
cathy.downs@unc.edu
(919) 962-4615

Meghan Hauser

Director, Foundation Relations & Industry Engagement, Eshelman School of Pharmacy
mhauser@unc.edu
(919) 962-7328

Krystal Hull

Director, Foundation Relations
Krystal.Hull@unc.edu
919.962.1599

Heather Keck

Stewardship Manager
919-843-7023, Office Phone

Christine Kinkade

Director, Industry Engagement
christine.kinkade@unc.edu
(919) 962-1020

Mary Beth Knight

Executive Director
marybethknight@unc.edu
(919) 843-6415

Kadi Kool

Administrative Assistant
kadi_kool@unc.edu
(919) 962-9600

Brad Mallard

Director, Foundation Relations & Industry Engagement, Gillings School of Global Public Health
brad.mallard@unc.edu
(919) 491-9189

Angela Nolan

Director, Foundation Relations
angela_nolan@unc.edu
(919) 962-3426


Misha Rand

Director, Operations
misha_rand@unc.edu
(919) 962-6473

Diane Royle

Senior Director, Foundation Relations and Industry Engagement
diane_royle@unc.edu
(919) 962-3428

Laura Schranz

Director, Development for UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
lschranz@unc.edu
(919) 962-6212

Meridith Whitaker

Foundation Relations Development Officer
meridith.whitaker@unc.edu
(336) 971-0692