The Research Foundation for SUNY
Rebecca (Palozzi) Keefe is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research administration and financial management. Currently serving as a Research Administrator and Labor Distribution Specialist at The Research Foundation for SUNY since December 2014, Rebecca manages post-award administration and financial compliance for awards at the University at Albany. Prior to this role, Rebecca worked at Boston College from October 2010 to December 2014, where responsibilities included budget management for the Vice Provost for Research and financial services coordination in the Office of the Provost. Earlier experience includes serving as a Case Manager at Robert Fine & Associates from 2008 to 2010. Rebecca holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Boston College and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the State University of New York at Fredonia.
The Research Foundation for SUNY
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential sponsored programs administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty, students and staff who perform life-changing research in life sciences and medicine; engineering and nanotechnology; physical sciences and energy; social sciences; and computer and information sciences. The RF manages SUNY’s research portfolio assisting SUNY faculty, students and staff through every step of the research grant process, allowing them to focus on their work and ensuring compliance with SUNY, grant sponsor and government requirements. Research at SUNY produces more than 200 new technologies every year and the RF works with business and industry, government agencies and other partners to convert SUNY's research capacity into economic growth.