People
Our team serves as connectors and conveners between the University and Washington communities, helping to ensure Notre Dame’s thought leaders and research effectively inform national policy-making and debate.
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Laura Parker McAleer
Associate Vice President, Federal & Washington Relations
Laura McAleer is responsible for the development and execution of the University’s priorities in the nation’s capital. In this capacity, she seeks to strengthen Notre Dame’s strategic impact with key research and policy thought leaders and provides campus leadership with advice and counsel on federal policies and regulations.
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Jill Pentimonti
Executive Director of Research Advancement
Jill Pentimonti is responsible for strengthening the University's impact and reach with federal research agencies, as well as coordinating faculty engagements with research communities of interest. In this role, Jill also continues to pursue her own line of research through her current research grant portfolio and new funding opportunities.
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