Kristin Reed

The office facilitates research training in 16 countries outside of the US, across three continents, including at UNC satellite projects in Malawi, Zambia, China, and Vietnam. Ms. Reed directs administrative operations for these training programs, and has streamlined efforts to ensure students and postdoctoral fellows are managed in a uniform and consistent manner. The office is responsible for developing and monitoring program budgets, and affiliated subcontracts, totaling more than $3.6M in direct costs annually. Additionally, the office oversees trainee recruitment and selection; ensures compliance with all local and federal award guidelines, serves as the point of contact for trainees, academic faculty and funding agencies; and leads reporting and program evaluation efforts.