# Administrative Staff ## expand\_more ## People [### Allie Pagano ](/people/allie-pagano) [alexandra\_pagano@harvard.edu](mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu)Graduate 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... ![Allie Pagano](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2026-06/AMP%20photo%202026.jpg?itok=n6oVOdin) [### Anjali Parashar ](/people/anjali-parashar) Sponsored 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... ![Headshot of Anjali Parashar](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/anjali_parashar_1.jpg?itok=8PKneofH) [### Bill Layton ](/people/bill-layton) Senior 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... ![Photo of Bill Layton](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/bill_layton.jpg?itok=GeBiWf4w) [### Bob Woods ](/people/vacant-position)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. ![Harvard crest](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/harvard_crest_1.png?itok=3r56tKpB) [### Correna Cohen ](/people/UPC) [correna\_cohen@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:correna_cohen@fas.harvard.edu)Undergraduate 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... ![Correna Cohen](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/correna-cohen_0.jpg?itok=8PtrTD9T) [### Delali Davies ](/people/delali-davies) Administrative 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... ![Photo of Delali Davies](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/davies_delali.jpg?itok=MZCaVDTv) [### James Sciarappa ](/people/james-sciarappa) Academic 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... ![Photo of James Sciarappa](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/james_sciarappa.jpg?itok=UrLXiVfM) [### Jennifer Perry ](/people/jennifer-perry) Assistant 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. ![perry_1_0.jpg](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/perry_1_0.jpg?itok=H3OBBU-W) [### Joan U. Smeltzer ](/people/joan-u-smeltzer) Administrative 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... ![Joan Smeltzer](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/kerry_park-j0an-wjh-pic_1.jpg?itok=4TnXTARk) [### Katherine (Katie) Powers, Ph.D. ](/people/katherine-katie-powers) Associate 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... ![Powers](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/powers.jpg?itok=RuDutESw) [### Krista Lester ](/people/krista-lester) Executive 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... ![Krista Lester](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/ksl_pic_2.jpg?itok=VCtw6IAT) [### Kymberly Henry ](/people/alexis-henry) Financial 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... ![Harvard crest](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/harvard_crest_1.png?itok=3r56tKpB) [### Lul Abdullahi ](/people/lul-abdullahi) Faculty 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... ![Lul Abdullahi](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2026-04/LA.jpg?itok=f0YjuKMB) [### Mandy O. Hyden ](/people/mandy-f-hyden) Financial 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... ![hyden_1_0_0_0.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/hyden_1_0_0_0.png?itok=FdwuOd0t) [### Mary Buntrock ](/people/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... ![Mary Buntrock](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2025-12/Mary%20Buntrock%20Headshot.jpg?itok=wS5NRaCy) [### Nicole D'Aleo ](/people/nicole-daleo) Associate 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... ![Headshot of Nicole D'Aleo](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2025-07/Nicole%20D%27Aleo.jpg?itok=qo3eMOdR) [### Tonya Kisner-Cynn ](/people/tonyakisnercynn) Senior 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... ![Headshot of Tonya Kisner-Cynn](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/tonya_kisner-cynn_1.jpg?itok=EpmhWIT7) [### Whitney Villagran ](/people/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... ![Photo of Whitney Villagran](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/psych/files/whitney_villagran.jpg?itok=FRyih0c0) [### Zakia Ziaee ](/people/zakia-ziaee) Faculty 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... ![Headshot of Zakia Ziaee](/sites/g/files/omnuum9601/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-07/Ziaee%2C%20Zakia.jpeg?itok=1uJGe_k4)