Howard leads the proposal preparation and submission team for government, corporate and foundation research opportunities. He interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant technical matters and strategic decisions to develop policies and procedures that follow university, state and federal laws and guidelines. Howard assists in the resolution of complex research issues (both pre- and post-award) and conducts training sessions in research-related areas. Howard is a member of the National Council of University Research Administrators and the American Association of University Administrators. He holds a BA in psychology and has earned the designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA).

Mikayla is a pre-award Research Advancement Administrator with the RODA team. She assists with the preparation and submission of government and foundation funding applications. Before joining the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, she supported research advancement at the ASU Biodesign Institute, where she managed proposal preparation for interdisciplinary science, technology and engineering research. Her scholastic background is in English Literature (BA) and Secondary Education (MEd), which has provided a strong foundation for written communication, organization, and experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders and academic professionals. Mikayla has earned a designation of Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA).

Kim Buchheit is a Senior Research Development Specialist in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation (MLFC). She provides MLFC faculty with pre-award grant proposal support and resubmission assistance for previously declined funding proposals. Prior to joining ASU, Kim was the art director serving the Grand Canyon National Park through an associated nonprofit. In that position, she provided publishing, interpretive design, graphics communication, project development, and management services for the park and its partners. Kim also has entrepreneurial experience in leading a creative services business where she offered writing and editing, website design, marketing and advertising, and grant proposal development services nationwide. Kim holds a BA in Art and received grant development certificates for state, foundation, and federal proposals from ASU. She is also a working studio artist and art educator who has taught art and design in K-14 settings.