About Us
Founded in North Carolina, the North Carolina Research Administrators Alliance (NC RAA) is at the forefront of providing affordable and accessible research administration education. Our goal is to empower research administrators from any background and career level by offering state-of-the-art training, valuable networking opportunities, and comprehensive professional development resources. With a focus on practical skills and knowledge, our programs are designed to support professionals in enhancing their competencies and advancing their careers in research administration.
Meet our Leaders
Ellen Brearley, President
Sr. Research Administrator
Division of Hematology Oncology &
Neely Center for Clinical Cancer Research
Tufts Medical Center
ellen.brearley@tuftsmedicine.org
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Paul Tuttle, Secretary
Grants Consultant
Hanover Research
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Kerri McCaffrey, Treasurer
Sr. Associate Director
Sponsored Programs
Appalachian State University
Lisa Walker, Co-Vice President
Assistant Dean for Research Finance & Operations
School of Health and Human Sciences Office of Research
UNC Greensboro
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Charna Howson, Co-Vice President
Director
Sponsored Programs
Appalachian State University