Administrative Staff
People
Allie Pagano
alexandra_pagano@harvard.eduGraduate Program Manager
Allie is responsible for all aspects of the Graduate Program Office in the department. She is the liaison between graduate students, faculty and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). Allie informs students and faculty about PhD program...
Anjali Parashar
aparashar@fas.harvard.eduSponsored Research Administrator
Provides Financial Reports (Sponsored and University funds) to the department and faculty monthly. Manages the eCRT quarterly effort certification process. Assists with Post Award Management, Graduate Student/Post Docs Fellowship Applications submitted...
Bill Layton
wlayton@fas.harvard.eduSenior Sponsored Research Administrator
Most recently I directed the office of grants and sponsored programs at Colby College where I focused on research administration, faculty services, and campus initiatives involving federal agencies and foundations. Previously, l had similar roles at Brown...
Bob Woods
Faculty Support Specialist
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Administration and Finance in the Department of Psychology, Bob performs a wide range of administrative and financial duties for multiple faculty and their labs.
Correna Cohen
correna_cohen@fas.harvard.eduUndergraduate Program Coordinator
The Undergraduate Program Coordinator works closely with the Director of Undergraduate Studies on all matters concerning the concentration advising program. They are a resource for information on the university curricular structure, the Psychology...
Delali Davies
rdavies@fas.harvard.eduAdministrative Coordinator (Grad Program)
Coming to Harvard from The Christian Science Publishing Society, Delali holds a Masters in Library and Information Science and has spent the past 5 years working in HR, with her main goal being to support staff in accessing new and engaging development...
James Sciarappa
jsciarappa@fas.harvard.eduAcademic Office Staff Assistant
James supports the general operations of the Department‘s undergraduate and graduate program, providing students, staff, faculty, and the public with information about the concentration. He helps maintain the Psychology Undergraduate and Graduate Websites...
Jennifer Perry
jperry@fas.harvard.eduAssistant Director of Administration and Finance
Integrates with the Portfolio and Financial Operations Team to co-manage financial and sponsored operations in the Psychology Business Office.
Joan U. Smeltzer
smeltzer@wjh.harvard.eduAdministrative Coordinator
Manages the Researcher and Administrative bi-weekly payrolls, as well as the weekly Casual (Temp) payroll and appointments. Additionally, she assists the Director of Administration with the Restricted Funds grants and calls, space planning & utilization...
Katherine (Katie) Powers, Ph.D.
kpowers@fas.harvard.eduAssociate Director of Undergraduate Studies
Katie works closely with the Director of Undergraduate Studies on decisions regarding the Psychology undergraduate program and curriculum. Katie evaluates undergraduate policies, programs, and courses, and assists in integrating local and college-wide...
Krista Lester
klester@fas.harvard.eduExecutive Director
Reporting to the Chair, oversees strategic planning and management of all administrative & financial services and human resources for the Department of Psychology. Duties and Responsibilities: •Oversees the Department's Business Office; the Graduate...
Kymberly Henry
khenry@fas.harvard.eduFinancial Associate
Kymberly is responsible for a variety of financial operations, including auditing and approving Citibank corporate card expense reports and reimbursements, processing Buy 2 Pay transactions and prepares monthly financial reports for an assigned portfolio...
Lul Abdullahi
labdullahi@fas.harvard.eduFaculty Support Specialist
I am an administrative professional with a background in academic support, health care, and customer service. I started my journey here as an intern through the Year Up program in the Psychology department. My experience working with faculty and staff has...
Mandy O. Hyden
mhyden@fas.harvard.eduFinancial Associate
Mandy is responsible for performing a variety of accounting and office functions. She handles multiple financial operations for the Department, including processing CITI Corporate Card expense reports, reimbursements, billings, account reconciliations and...
Mary Buntrock
Faculty Support Specialist
My background has been working with small businesses, helping to foster a good work environment and relationship with the community. I'm pleased to be a part of the psychology department and to be able to assist faculty with their impactful work. I hold a...
Nicole D'Aleo
daleon@fas.harvard.eduAssociate Director of Finance and Research Administration
Nicole D’Aleo is the Associate Director of Finance and Research Administration. Prior to this role, she spent about eight years in the Genetics Department at Harvard Medical School, where she held various research administration positions. During her time...
Tonya Kisner-Cynn
tonyakisnercynn@fas.harvard.eduSenior Sponsored Research Administrator
My background includes 10 years of Harvard University experience beginning in Financial Administration where I worked across various financial processes and systems including Oracle, Accounts Payable, PeopleSoft, and Procurement, before transitioning to...
Whitney Villagran
Faculty Support Specialist
Before joining Harvard, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston and double majored in Psychology and English. My past experiences in my career have built a good foundation with strong skills in adaptability, time management, customer...
Zakia Ziaee
zziaee@fas.harvard.eduFaculty Support Specialist
During my childhood, I had always wanted to become a doctor who can help people who haven’t been able to afford their lives, but I ended up in Architecture school with a bachelor’s degree as an Architect Engineer. Working as an architect for the years was...
