EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation

Elected Officers

The leadership of the EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation consists of a chair, a vice chair, a secretary, and a treasurer. Paul Hill, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, serves as Chairman of the Board. Patricia Hand, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, is the vice chair. Peter Alphonso, University of Rhode Island, serves in a dual capacity, both as Secretary and Treasurer.

The officers are Board-appointed, and generally serve a one-year term.

EIF Board

EIF is governed by a board of directors, comprised of Chancellors, Vice Presidents of Research, and internationally recognized scientists. The board is responsible for all affairs of the Foundation—from approving all major policies to implementing the operating plans of the organization. Board members serve a two or three year term, and meet approximately six times per year.

The Board accomplishes its work through several subcommittees or task forces, each led by an “agency-designated” representative. These representatives have significant and relevant agency expertise and experience, with the majority having received competitive funding from the identified agency, having served on agency review panels, and participating in or holding leadership positions within the [agency] Project Directors Councils.

EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation Task Forces

The Task Forces serve as liaisons between the Boards and the respective agencies and Project Directors Councils. As such, they assist in strategic planning, and formulation of new initiatives and programmatic directions.

Executive Director

The Executive Director manages the day-to-day operations of the organization, including all administrative, managerial, and programmatic activities.