bscarr@uchicago.edu

Brandi Carr serves as Institute Administrator for the Immuno Institute. Brandi is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the daily operational needs of the Institute. In addition, Brandi provides strategic support for PME Diversity & Inclusion Committee. 

Brandi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication/Pre-Law from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, a Master of Arts in Communications & Training from Governors State University, and a Master of Arts in Government with a focus on Law & Public Policy from Regent University. Brandi  is pursuing a PhD in Organizational Leadership (Higher education focus) from Concordia University.

lakesha@uchicago.edu

LaKesha Lloyd reports to Dean Nadya Mason and serves as a key member of the executive team. As Chief of Staff, LaKesha represents the interests and priorities of the PME Dean’s Office through management and integration of the Dean’s initiatives, priorities, and objectives. In collaboration with members of the Dean’s executive leadership, she works on strategies and matters impacting the PME.

mattw2@uchicago.edu

Matt Williams works to keep the Eckhardt Research Center (ERC) clean, functional, and accessible for all Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) activities. He also oversees the loading dock team and conference room reservations. He can be contacted for general building work orders, card and key access needs, and general building questions.

mjiang2@uchicago.edu

Manna Jiang serves as a member of the Administrative and Operational Team, which handles a diverse range of administrative tasks to coordinate the unit’s day-to-day operations, special events, and seminars. She provides administrative support for Po-Chun Hsu, Chong Liu, Y. Shirley Meng, and Shuolong Yang. She also leads the logistical organization of the PME Distinguished Quantum Colloquium Series.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

calderonm@uchicago.edu

Marco Calderon primarily oversees the Accelerator and MeMo (TAAC) buildings, where he is the main point of contact for access control, work orders, and general operational questions. Marco is the main point of contact for BookitLab and reservation questions.  

lricobeck@uchicago.edu

Laura Rico-Beck develops and manages educational training and outreach programs for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty engaging local communities, schools, and institutions. She also supports faculty with the broader impacts portion federal grants, and partners with faculty and campus offices to provide training opportunities and support for postdoctoral scholars.

davidtaylor@uchicago.edu

David Taylor serves the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) as dean of students. In this capacity, he is the administrative lead on graduate student enrollment, funding, and well-being.