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

Sr. Administrative Division Director

Clarissa Mercado

Associate Director, Administration

Xiaoxia Yao

Associate Director, Finance & Research Administration

Raji Bassi

Financial Analyst

Marifin Besona

Fellowship Coordinator

Samantha Elgelda

Recruitment Operations Specialist

Lucy Garcia

Events Planner

Kalene Hagan (Garcia)

Recruitment Coordinator

Lisa Higdon

Events Manager

Meena Kakani

Administrative Manager

Maya Melendrez

Operations Manager, Facilities & Faculty Affairs

Tristan Poasa

Program Manager

Yasmine Torres

Office Coordinator

Jeanine Tsang

Finance & Research Administration Manager