Meyers joins the Research Services team

Shirley Meyers
Shirley Meyers, Grants and Contracts Coordinator

Shirley Meyers joined the iSchool in July as grants and contracts coordinator. In her position, she will perform pre- and post-award administrative functions related to sponsored research projects.

Meyers has worked on the University of Illinois campus for over two years, most recently as a business services specialist for the College of Fine and Applied Arts. She earned her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in commerce from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.

"The grants and contracts coordinator position aligns with my passion and decades of professional experience in higher education institutions," said Meyers. "It also offers an excellent avenue to take on more challenging responsibilities while constantly learning and striving to grow. I am thrilled with the opportunity to be part of iSchool's valuable human capital."

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