Tom Pereira

Tom Pereira currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Research Administration at Tulane University, overseeing research shared services and managing pre-and post-award staff. Prior experience includes roles as an Independent Consultant at Pereira Education Consulting, Senior Manager at EY, and Practice Lead at PwC, all focused on strategic planning and operations in higher education and research settings. Pereira has held leadership positions at the University of Miami, including Executive Director of the Miller Office of Research, where significant cost reductions and efficiencies were achieved. Earlier experience includes positions in operations and administration across various organizations, with educational credentials including a BA from The Evergreen State College and a Lean Six Sigma Certification from the University of Miami.