Who We Are

Dr. Michelle John 
Vice President for Research and Innovation 
Email:  michelle.john@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7477
 

Dr. Esther Olaleye 
Senior Associate Vice President of Research and Innovation 
Email:  esther.olaleye@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7812

Dr. Zuri Dale 
Assistant Vice President of Research and Innovation Initiatives 
Email:  zuri.dale@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7554

Dr. Ivy Poon 
Assistant Vice President of Faculty Development 
Email:  ivy.poon@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-4400
 

Dr. Veronica Ajewole
Assistant Vice President of Clinical Translational Research & Community Engagement 
Email:  veronica.ajewole@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-1217
 

Mrs. Maria White
Executive Director of Research Infrastructure & Development 
Email:  maria.white@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-4301

Dr. Karen Stewart
Executive Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Education
Email:  karen.stewart@tsu.edu

Dr. Linda Gardiner

Director of Research Enhancement & Compliance Services

Email:  linda.gardiner@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7208

Ms. Kimbler Lofton
Office Administrator, Division of Research & Innovation
Email:  kimbler.lofton@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-4245

Mrs. Lakuita Bess - Hardy
Senior Animal Care Technician 
Email:  lakuita.bess@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-1226

Mrs. Diane Lewis
Director, Research Financial & Compliance Services 
Email:  diane.lewis@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7876

Ms. Minnie Wolridge
Sr. Grant Accountant, Research Financial & Compliance Services
Email: minnie.wolridge@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7874

Mrs. Joanna Simmons
Office Administrator, Research Financial & Compliance Services 
Email:  joanna.simmons@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7020

Ms. Kathleen Calhoun
Sr. Grant Accountant, Research Financial & Compliance Services
Email: kathleen.calhoun@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7875

Mr. Dantes Davis
Sr. Grant Accountant, Research Financial & Compliance Services
Email: dantes.davis@tsu.edu

Ms. Adana Brown
Program Coordinator II, Pre-Award Services 
Email:  adana.brown@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7457

Dr. Angel Oliver
Program Coordinator II, Pre-Award Services 
Email:  angel.oliver@tsu.edu

Ms. Kelly Morris
Public Health Nurse
Email:  kelly.morris@tsu.edu

Ms. Vicky Davis
Community Health Worker
Email:  vicky.davis@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-5099

Ms. Lena Bean
Director, Center for Aging and Intergenerational Resources
Email:  lena.bean@tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-5099

Ms. Deborah Allen
Administrative Assistant, Center for Aging and Intergenerational Resources
Email: deborah.allen@tsu.edu

Ms. Susan Davis
Program Assistant, Center for Aging and Intergenerational Resources
Email:  susan.davis@tsu.edu

Ms. Gretchen Jean
Program Assistant, Center for Aging and Intergenerational Resources
Email:  gretchen.jean@tsu.edu

Ms. Robin Green
Program Assistant, Center for Aging and Intergenerational Resources
Email:  robin.green@tsu.edu