How to get in touch with ORD
The ORD’s team of research administrators, including proposal strategists, scientific writers, budget development experts and project managers are available to support the development of cancer-focused research proposals. The team leverages its collective 90+ years of experience in grants management to provide exceptional guidance for investigator grant submissions, research education and training navigation.
ORD works closely with VCU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) to facilitate grant submissions and review by the Division of Sponsored Programs.
Connect with the ORD team via email at MasseyORD@vcu.edu or fill out the service request form below.
Meet the team
- Anita Harrison, M.P.A.
Proposal strategist, scientific writer
harrisona7@vcu.edu - Andrea Brown, M.B.A., C.E.C.
Proposal strategist, project manager, proposal development trainer
browna57@vcu.edu - Heidi Sankala, Ph.D.
Scientific writer, training navigator, proposal development trainer
hsankala@vcu.edu - Chelsea Skelley, Ph.D.
Scientific writer, proposal strategist, proposal development trainer
skelleyc@vcu.edu - Denise Grothues
Scientific writer
dmgrothues@vcu.edu - Danielle Acosta, CRA
Budget development specialist, project manager
acostad@vcu.edu - Sarah Thompson
Budget development specialist
thompsons18@vcu.edu