Staff Resources

Tools, updates, and guidance for OVPR employees across UConn and UConn Health

The OVPR Operations Team supports administrative, financial, and technical functions across all UConn campuses. We are the “people-support” people of the OVPR—here to help you navigate day-to-day operations and long-term career development.

Need help? Contact us at ovprhr@uconn.edu.

OVPR Operations Team

Julie Schwager, Associate Vice President for Research Finance / Executive Director of Operations

@OVPR HR Operations

Rebecca Myshrall – Director
Kelley Bilodeau – OVPR HR Assistant
Laurie Pudlo – Administrative Manager
Dana Wine – Administrative Specialist

Computer and Technical Support

Andrew Rittner – Computer Support Consultant
Matthew J. Cook – Director of Research IT / Application Support
OVPR eRA Help Desk – Technical Support for OVPR systems

@Research Finance

Deanna Thibodeau – Director
Priscilla Arguello – Staff Accountant
Jessica Gust – Supervising Accountant
Evelyn Grados – Staff Accountant
Monika Kolacz – Fiscal Assistant
Adrianna Lala-Kapusta – Fiscal Assistant
Cody Revicki – Fiscal Assistant
Uma Raghavan – Staff Accountant
Marissa Wall – Staff Accountant

Official Info and Action Items for OVPR Staff

    OVPR Orientation and HR Open Office Hours

    Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
    New and current OVPR staff and supervisors are invited to join a live HR overview session covering time cards, benefits, and open Q&A.
    Click here to join on Teams. Email ovprhr@uconn.edu if you have difficulty connecting.

    Helpful Resources & Forms