I wanted to build an environment where my colleagues and I could focus on our research. I see the tremendous partnerships we have today as a testament to our commitment to the individuals who are at the heart of every scientific community.”

— Robert Bergstrom, Founder and President

Leadership

Robert Bergstrom
President and Director of Research

George Hays
Chief Legal Officer

Samantha McCarthy
Director of Human Resources

Administration / HR

Vince DiFrancisci
Associate Institute Director

Jazmine Enes-Padilla
HR and Executive Assistant

Samiah Moustafa
Associate Director of Research and Educational Development

Ramakrishna (Rama) Nemani
Associate Director of Research

Lanita Vargas
Senior HR Business Partner

Communications

Erin Bregman
Director of Communications

Danielle Levin
Senior Communications Specialist

Finance

Cassie Harris
Finance Analyst

Charles Huber
Staff Accountant

Aimée Jacobson
Finance Manager

Kim Jeremiah
Senior Payroll Accountant

Karen O’Brien
Senior Staff Accountant

Information Technology

Patrick Finch
IT Systems Engineer

Jake Gudino
Senior Information Security Analyst and IT Engineer

Alexandra Stanfill
Senior Systems Engineer

BAERI Interns

Jane Berg
Science Writing Intern

Rachel Sender
Science Writing Intern

Ian Watsky
Science Writing Intern