Institutional Review Board Membership

2025-26 Academic Year

Dr. Jessica Eckstein, Communication (IRB Chair)

Dr. Bernard Gee, Psychology

Dr. Ron Drozdenko, Marketing

Dr. Joan Palladino, Dean of Professional Studies, ex officio voting member

Mr. Kyle Pinto, Social Work & Community Educator (outside-WCSU member)

Dr. Emily Stevens, Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences

Dr. Tricia Stewart, Instructional Leadership & Education

Mr. Paul Steinmetz, Director of Sponsored Research, ex officio non-voting member

Assistant to the Committee:  Carol O’Connor, 320 Warner Hall.