AIRI Members-Only Quarterly Track Zooms

Hundreds of members have been participating since launched in 2022, and have become a greatly valued member benefit and resource! They are designed to be held up to an hour with an informal, open forum format, and is open to AIRI Members only. You can submit a question/topic in advance. It’s a great way to stay connected with your colleagues throughout the year and between the annual meetings.

When are the track zooms held? February, May, August, and November.

How do I access the zooms? All notifications are sent through the specific listserv. Pre-registration is not needed. However, upon arrival to the zoom, please kindly have your full name displayed along with your institute’s name in parenthesis. 

Can I join a track zoom? Absolutely, as the zooms are geared for a specific track, we do ask that the zooms are based on your role(s) at your institution. Just email Morgan Denault at [email protected]

If you have any questions, email [email protected].


Communications Track Zoom Leaders Team

Joe Chiodo
Joe Chiodo
Director of Communications
Stowers Institute for Medical Research

Adam Kelley
Adam Kelley
Director of Communications
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology


Development Track Zoom Leaders Team

Michelle Chamberlain
Michelle Chamberlain
Vice President, External Relations
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Paul Roach
Paul Roach
Vice President of Development
Huntington Medical Research Institutes

Sharon Stanczak
Sharon Stanczak
Chief Advancement Officer
Marine Biological Laboratory


Education and Training Track Zoom Leaders Team


Finance Track Zoom Leaders Team

Ryan Cunningham
Ryan Cunningham
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
The Wistar Institute

Katie Helder
Katie Helder
Controller
The Van Andel Institute

Aaron Ling
Aaron Ling
Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
La Jolla Institute for Immunology


Human Resources Track Zoom Leaders Team

John Peck
John Peck
Senior Director, People Services Operations
Gladstone Institutes

Mary Yumul
Mary Yumul
Vice President of Human Resources
J. Craig Venter Institute


Information Technology Track Zoom Leaders Team

Stuart Kenrick
Stuart Kenrick
System Engineer
Allen Institute

Jessica Witt
Jessica Witt
AIRI Board Director 2026

Director, Information Technology
Stowers Institute

Steve McCallie
Steve McCallie
Director of Information Technology
Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason

Michael Scarpelli
Michael Scarpelli
Vice President, Information Technology
& Core Services
La Jolla Institute for Immunology


Operations Track Zoom Leaders Team

Sara Arvay
Sara Arvay
Senior Director, Operations
Magee-Womens Research Institute

Shanna Braga
Shanna Braga
Director, Facilities and Operations
Institute for Systems Biology

Judy Zimmerman
Judy Zimmerman
Director, Operations & Services
Stowers Institute for Medical Research


Procurement Track Zoom Leaders Team

Steve Farneman
Steve Farneman
Manager, Procurement
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Michael Marchesiello
Michael Marchesiello
Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory


Sponsored Projects Track Zoom Leaders Team 

Robin Lewis
Robin Lewis
Director, Sponsored Research Service
Santa Fe Institute

Rosemary Madnick
Rosemary Madnick
AIRI Board Director 2026
Vice President for Research Administration
Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation

Julia Roudabush
Julia Roudabush
Senior Director, Sponsored Programs
& Research Compliance
Gladstone Institutes