NCURA Region I Presents

Reimagining the Research Administration Community: Envision-Empower-Evolve

Westbrook, CT | May 3-6, 2026 | Water’s Edge Resort & Spa

The NCURA Region I Spring Meeting is headed to Westbrook, CT, from May 3–6, 2026, inviting research administrators and affiliates to come together to envision, empower, and help evolve our community. Throughout the conference, attendees will have opportunities to reflect on emerging research trends, envision the future of research administration best practices, and explore the evolving intersection between scientific research and its associated administration.

Join colleagues from across the region for meaningful networking, professional development, and a refreshing coastal setting where new ideas, shared experiences, and collaborative energy set the stage for a renewed year ahead. We look forward to seeing you at the Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in 2026!

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  • Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, CT.

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  • Looking to get involved? Volunteering at the Spring Meeting is a great way to start! From presenting to assisting with attendee check-in there is something for everyone! Please contact Geraldine Pierre (geraldine.pierre@childrens.harvard.edu) or Brandi Glover (brandi_glover@brown.edu) for further information.

  • Geraldine Pierre, Boston Children’s Hospital, Program Committee Chair, Chair-Elect

    Wendy Powers, University of Maine, Program Committee Co-Chair

    Philip Frum, Yale University, Program Committee Co-Chair

    Brandi Glover, Brown University, Program Committee Co-Chair, Treasurer

    Leanne Crawley, University of Maine, Grants Management Track

    Chanda Robe, Harvard University, Grants Management Track

    Lisa Zeytoonian, Maine Health, Grants Management Track

    Jessica Christian, Boston University, Grants Management Track

    Lana Metayer, University of Vermont, Compliance Track

    Sonya Stern, UVM Health, Compliance Track

    Jill Mortali, Dartmouth, Funding Agencies and Sponsors Track

    Theresa Bishop, Bates College, Funding Agencies and Sponsors Track

    Saira Valley, Valley Consulting Group, LLC, Wicked Good Chats Track

    Amanda Humphrey, Northeastern University, Wicked Good Chats Track

    Carolyn Bell, BIDMC, Wicked Good Chats Track

    Hernan Santana, BIDMC, Hospital Track

    Juliette Pickering, Boston Children’s Hospital, Hospital Track

    Raquel Espinosa, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Systems/Data/AI Track

    Kat Boots, Brown University, Professional Development Track

    Manouchka Jean-Gilles, BIDMC, Professional Development Track

    Noelle Strom, Simmons University, PUI/RD/ERI Track

    Maureen McCarthy, Babson College, PUI/RD/ERI Track

    Minessa Konecky, Minessa InK, Strategic Partnerships

    Patricia McNulty, Boston VA Research Institute, Inc, Strategic Partnerships

    Shannon Sewards, Dartmouth Health, Communication and Membership Chair

    Robert Prentiss, Yale University, Treasurer-Elect

    Caitlin Crowley, Boston VA Research Institute, Inc., Secretary

    Jennifer Lech, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Secretary-Elect

  • Please contact Geraldine Pierre (geraldine.pierre@childrens.harvard.edu) or Brandi Glover (brandi_glover@brown.edu) for further information.