We are very pleased to formally announce that Rebecca O’Brien has been selected as the new Assistant Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs. Rebecca, who was previously employed by both Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, College Park, joined the UMBC Office of Sponsored Programs as a Grants and Contracts Manager in October 2017.
Rebecca provides almost 15 years of experience in Research Administration to the AD position. She is a graduate of St. Mary's College, has a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from College Park, and has earned a Graduate Certificate in Research Administration from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Notably, she has also received/earned the Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation.
Rebecca has provided integral expertise to OSP's Kuali implementation and training efforts throughout these past few years, as well as coordinating several special OSP projects and assignments. Her invaluable experience and knowledge will be most welcomed in her new position as OSP Assistant Director.
Please join us in congratulating Rebecca on this well-deserved promotion!