Meet the Team
We welcome faculty to reach out to us directly. If you are interested in corporate research opportunities – either as faculty or a potential partner – feel free to reach out to Kim, Brian, or Kaushik.

Kim J. Patten, MS
Kim Patten is Director, Research Development Services, at the University of Arizona. She leads a team of research development professionals that excel in supporting faculty in their pursuit of extramural funding from federal, corporate, and foundation sponsors resulting in more than $250 million in awards to campus since 2014. Part of this success is based on a holistic view of research development and the research lifecycle with an emphasis on the societal impacts of research such as the incorporation and promotion of undergraduate research experiences, core community partnerships, and inclusive practices. Prior to joining UA, Patten managed projects and programs in conservation, renewable energy, and distributed data systems both nationally and internationally. As Associate Director at the Arizona Geological Survey she managed and conducted research on a more than $30m portfolio, including Co-PI on a $3.6m National Science Foundation project and project manager of a $22m U.S. Department of Energy project. Prior to her work at AZGS, she was Programs Director at a science-based non-profit organization where she helped expand the organization's research portfolio.

Connie Gardner
Connie Gardner is a Senior Program Coordinator providing programmatic and administrative support to Research Development Services. She is responsible for RDS events, and assists with the limited submission program and internal funding programs. She brings 15 years experience at the UA and continues to assist with the University's Research mission daily.

Daniel Moseke, MS
Daniel Moseke is the Senior Program Manager, Research Development administering the limited submissions process for the university. He is responsible for supporting the RII internal funding program, dissemination of The Current and Limited Submissions newsletters, and also assists the team with proposal support. Daniel has an MS in Global Technology and Development from Arizona State University and many years of experience across multiple departments at both the University of Arizona and University of Virginia. He has overseen projects, events, and grants for the UVA McIntire School of Commerce, UVA Office of the Provost, the UA parking department, UApresents, UA Chemistry & Biochemistry, and the UA Renewable Energy Network. Previously, he was the Program Coordinator at the UA-led Energy Frontier Research Center providing logistical and administrative support for the Center's staff of PIs, post-docs, students and staff at UA and partner institutions. Daniel is an alum of the University of Arizona, a longtime resident of Tucson and an active volunteer in the local bicycle community.

Ashley Oliveros
Ashley Oliveros is the Coordinator of Research Events responsible for overseeing and supporting RII’s annual schedule of events including faculty engagement and development events, program office visits and other sponsored research events. Ashley has a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from California State Polytechnic University Pomona, and holds a CPCE certification from the National Association for Catering and Events. She has obtained years of experience in event management serving as a Catering Director in Palm Desert, and Business Development Director with a non-profit organization in Tucson.
