Executive Leadership

Melissa Colchado
Assistant VP/COS Strategic Initiatives and Planning

Daniel Derksen, MD
Associate Vice President for Rural Health Workforce Development Initiatives

Roberta Brinton, PhD
Director, Center for Innovation in Brain Science

Clara N Curiel-Lewandrowski, MD
Interim Director of Research, Cancer Center

David Elmer
Associate Vice President, Finance and Business Affairs

Heather Hartling, MS
Associate VP / Chief of Staff, Administrative Operations

Lawrence J Mandarino, PhD
Director, UAHS Center for Disparities in Diabetes/Obesity-Metabolism


Francisco Moreno, MD
Associate Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

Rachel Reinhardt
Associate Vice President for Communications

Lauren Zajac, MPA
Associate Vice President, Research Administration