As Business Operations Manager for the Appalachian Energy Center and the Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE), Caitlin oversees institute business operations, including post-award grant management of funded projects. Caitlin plays a central role in streamlining administrative functions, managing core business systems, and ensuring organizational alignment with RIEEE’s strategic goals. She is available to consult on budget development during proposal preparation to support faculty as they design competitive funding proposals. Caitlin earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Appalachian State in 2016 and previously worked at UNC Asheville.
