Subcommittee Link Overviews
The RCC organizes its work through four Link Subcommittees, each with a clear mandate, defined priorities, and dedicated leadership. These groups focus on specific aspects of research compliance while working together to support the broader RCC mission.
All Links are currently contributing to the 2025 Research Insights Survey by developing survey questions in their focus areas to identify challenges, trends, and needs across the research community.
Purpose: Build a transparent, coordinated policy environment
Projects:
- Research Policy Awareness Campaign to increase understanding of UNC’s research policies and the infrastructure that supports them
- Reusable framework for listening sessions to gather structured qualitative feedback from faculty, staff, and administrators
Team:
Chair: Jeanne Lovmo, Associate Director of Policy, Process and Governance, Research Compliance Services (RCS)
Co-Chair: Amanda Chang, Director of Operations, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Kathleen Thomas, Professor, School of Pharmacy
Kim Brownley, Associate Director of Policy & Initiatives, Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE)
Cathy Brennan, Executive Director, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Shoshana Ellis, Policy Analyst, Institutional Policy Office
Purpose: Strengthen compliance knowledge through training and outreach
Project: A comprehensive central directory of research communication channels and listserves, including audiences, management, and purpose.
Team:
Chair: Brent Eisenbarth, Research Compliance Associate, Research Compliance Services
Co-Chair: Paula Steele, Research Navigation Manager, OVCR Clinical Research Support and Operations
Eric Schumacher, Educational Content Manager, Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE)
S.T. Philips, IT Analyst/Programmer, Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center, Gillings School of Public Health
Janette Goins, Director of Nursing, NC TraCS Institute, Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Samantha Thompson, Senior Training & Communications Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Purpose: Simplify research processes, reduce administrative burden, and ensure compliance across the research enterprise.
Project: A systematic framework designed to capture compliance challenges, define actionable solutions, and measure meaningful outcomes that results in a practical plan to reduce administrative burden while maintaining rigorous standards.
Team:
Chair: Susie Moist, Director of Clinical Trial Operations, School of Medicine, Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease Center
Co-Chair: Katie Marsh, Operations Manager, OVCR Clinical Research Support and Operations
Celeste Cantrell, Associate Director – Operations, Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE)
Thu-Mai Lewis, Assistant Director of Research Data Stewardship, Research Data Management Core (RDMC)
Lance Underwood, Director of Research Administration, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
Purpose: Shape and support a proactive, centralized approach to managing research compliance risks.
Project: A two-part initiative that strengthens UNC’s ability to manage international research risks by mapping institutional responsibilities and providing researchers with a quick-reference tool for decision-making.
Team:
Chair: Nathan Simms, Director of Compliance and Risk Management, School of Pharmacy, Office of the Dean
Co-Chair: Matthew Teal, Associate Director, University Policy Office
Dustin Yocum, Associate Director, Science & Security, Research Compliance Services (RCS)
Jamie Kauwell, Interim Director of Clinical Research Compliance, Research Compliance Services (RCS)
David Lambeth, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Governance Officer, Office of University Counsel
Heather Skinner, Director of Compliance and Research Integrity, School of Medicine (SOM)