Meet the Team

Amy Myerson Senior Director of the Grants Office (860) 297-2339 Amy provides oversight of all submissions and projects that move through the Grants Office. She works closely with senior leadership in the Dean of Faculty’s Office and the President’s Office to ensure all internal and external initiatives at Trinity are supported. Amy supports institutional and faculty-led grants. She joined Trinity in 2021 and possesses over 20 years of grants experience.
Mark Hughes Associate Director of Grants and Fellowships (860) 297-2162 ​Mark works on a number of campus-wide, grant-supported initiatives, including the Davis UWC Scholars Program. He also oversees endorsed graduate fellowships, including the Fulbright Student Program, and is administrator for the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Mark began his second tenure at Trinity in 2018, having filled several roles with the Development Office from 2003 to 2008.
Terri Williams Director of Faculty Grants and Sponsored Research (860) 297 4137 Terri helps faculty to get external funding in support of their research. This includes finding funding, proposal preparation, and post-award activities. She joined the Grants Office in 2023 and has many years of grant writing experience.
Nicole Russo Grants Coordinator (860) 297-2583 Nicole supports the Grants Office team with various initiatives. She joined Trinity in 2024 with previous experience in the education, nonprofit, and government sectors.