Contact ORI Staff

jeanne hossenlopp

Jeanne Hossenlopp  |  jeanne.hossenlopp@marquette.edu
Vice President for Research and Innovation

Dr. Hossenlopp is a professor of chemistry, she served as Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School from 2010 to 2015, she was interim dean of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences from 2008 to 2010, and was chair of the Department of Chemistry from 2004 to 2008. Jeanne is originally from Buffalo, New York. Jeanne enjoys cycling (she regularly bikes to work) and vacationing in Florida.
mel baker

Melody Baker  |  melody.baker@marquette.edu
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Research and Innovation

Mel began her career as a Certified Dental Assistant. After moving to Wisconsin, she began working at Marquette in the Graduate School and was there until transferring to the Office of Research and Innovation in 2015. In August 2023, she celebrated 20 years at MU. Mel enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her dog Angus, gardening, reading, and baking. She's in a SE Asia mission group at church; she's visited Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and Hong Kong.
sara spragg

Sara Spragg  |  sara.spragg@marquette.edu
Program Coordinator, Research and Innovation

Sara has a BS in Political Science with minors in PR & Art/Design from Northern Michigan University. In 2017, Sara received a Congressional Gold Service Award for her national service in AmeriCorps NCCC as a Team Leader. Before moving back to Milwaukee, Sara worked in political and advocacy campaigns in MI, AZ, GA, and CA. She is currently working on her Master's in Public Service. In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with her pets Vito and Huey Lewis, painting and drawing, and collecting beach glass.
Kalpa Vithalani

Kalpa Vithalani  |  kalpa.vithalani@marquette.edu
Executive Director, Technology Transfer

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Contact Grants Hub Staff

celichowski

Steve Celichowski |  steven.celichowski@marquette.edu
Director, Grant Services Center (Grants Hub)

Steve earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and his Master of Business Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He successfully passed the CPA Exam and is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant. Steve worked for St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy for 17 years, starting as Comptroller and finishing as Vice President of Business Affairs. Before becoming the Director of the Grants Hub, Steve served as the Director of Academic Business Affairs in the Opus College of Engineering.
jodie box

Jodie Box  |  jodie.box@marquette.edu
Specialist, Grant Services Center (Grants Hub)

Jodie started at MU in the Biological Sciences Department in Dr. K. Dale Noel's lab and most recently worked as a Research Associate and Lab Manager in Dr. Rosemary Stuart's lab. She is exploring her new role as Award Project Coordinator where she will support faculty in navigating their grants. Jodie's daughter is a Freshman at Marquette. Jodie enjoys living the #FarmLife and going to her family cabin up north. 
nordmeyer

Ryan Nordmeyer |  ryan.nordmeyer@marquette.edu
Specialist, Grant Services Center (Grants Hub)

Ryan is a proud two-time Marquette graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and an MBA from the Graduate School of Management. He brings experience in grants management and Academic Business Affairs and enjoys finding ways to improve processes and make administrative work more efficient. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and keeping up with business and current events.
 

Joshua Schroeder |  joshua.schroeder@marquette.edu
Specialist, Grant Services Center (Grants Hub)

Joshua brings nearly 20 years of experience in education, professional development, and grant funded program leadership to Marquette. Before joining the Grants Hub, he spent seven years coordinating federal grants supporting school and community mental health initiatives. In 2018, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Ferris State University's College of Arts, Sciences, and Education. Coming from an extended family of educators, Joshua enjoys helping others learn and succeed. Outside of work, he enjoys walking his dog along Lake Michigan, tackling home improvement projects, and spending time with family.