Research Leadership Intensive

Nicole Quartiero serves as the Director of Research Project Management at the University of Notre Dame, where she leads a large and dynamic team of research project managers. In this role, she oversees all research project management strategies and initiatives, driving operational excellence and advancing Notre Dame Research’s mission to support complex, collaborative, and impactful research that addresses society’s greatest challenges. Nicole earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Clinical Research Management from Arizona State University. She is a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) and a nationally recognized thought leader in research administration. With over a decade of experience spanning academic and clinical settings, Nicole has cultivated expertise across the entire research lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, and compliance processes. She was honored by the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) as a Future of the Field Rising Star (2021) and currently serves as the Future of the Field Subcommittee Co-Chair. Nicole is a sought-after speaker and presenter, regularly publishing and presenting nationally on best practices in research project management and administration. She is also an active contributor to professional organizations, including SRAI, NCURA, and RAD. In 2024, Nicole was part of a collaborative team awarded an NSF GRANTED planning grant to advance research project management underscoring her commitment to fostering innovation and improving research operations.

Dr. Pritt is the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Research Compliance Officer at the Texas A&M University System where she oversees research compliance initiatives across 12 academic institutions and 8 state agencies.  Additionally, she is an adjunct professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University. After earning her veterinary degree, she completed an MBA in Healthcare Management and MS in Managerial Science.  Her additional credentials include Certification as a Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC), two export control certifications, and board certification in animal welfare. To date, Dr. Pritt has given over 100 professional lectures and authored or co-authored dozens of publications.  She is a sought-after speaker on animal welfare, animal research oversight, and conflict of interest in research, as well as staff management.  She also participates in multiple activities sponsored by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.  Dr. Pritt is the recipient of numerous awards for her training, speaking, and management activities and was named Distinguished Faculty for SRAI in 2021.  She has served in numerous leadership positions throughout her career and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Americans for Medical Progress.