Administration Team


The division is committed to providing the highest quality support services in the most efficient and consistent way with the world-class status the University has achieved.We are dedicated to an environment characterized by accountability, adaptability, continuous improvement, excellence, innovativeness, integrity, sustainability, and an emphasis on professionalism, service and teamwork. 



Lana Henthorn, PHR

Senior Administrative Division Director

Clarissa Mercado

Associate Director of Administration

Xiaoxia Yao

Associate Director, Finance & Research Administration

Tristan Poasa

Project Manager, Clinical and Research Operations Support

Meena Kakani

Administrative Manager

Lara Vastano

Office & Events Coordinator

Maya Melendrez

Operations Manager, Facilities & Faculty Affairs

Michael Miller

Communications Manager

Marifin Besona

Fellowship Coordinator

Lisa Higdon

Events Manager

Kalene Hagan (Garcia)

Recruitment Coordinator

Jeanine Tsang

Finance & Research Administration Manager

Raji Bassi

Financial Analyst

Lucy Garcia

Events Planner

Regina Margo

Interim Recruitment Coordinator

Rona Balingit

Interim Recruitment Coordinator