IRB Purpose and Structure

St. Cloud State University's IRB is comprised of SCSU faculty and community member(s). Board membership is defined by federal guidelines and those who lend expertise in areas of related research, including science and non-science disciplines. The members are appointed by the SCSU President. The IRB holds monthly meetings during the academic year. IRB projects are reviewed year round. You are invited to contact board members with questions.

2026-2027 Members

Dr. Jen Ouellette-Schramm

  • IRB Chair

Luke Meyer

  • IRB Member

Dr. Jamie Opper

  • IRB Member

Jennifer Todd

  • Community Member

Dr. Benjamin Witts

  • IRB Member

Dr. Tammison Smith

  • IRB Member

Dr. Jennifer Atteberry

  • IRB Member

Dr. Scott Baker

  • IRB Member

Justin Patri

  • IRB Member

Dr. Maninder Singh

  • IRB Member

IRB Administrator

Candy Swenson

  • IRB Administrator

Consulting Experts

Dr. Myra Wang

  • Subject Matter Expert

Dr. Hanna Belay

  • Subject Matter Expert

Dr. Maegan Jones

  • Subject Matter Expert

Institutional Official

Dr. Claudia Tomany

  • Associate Provost

Federalwide Assurance

FWA00002648, expires April 6, 2031

  • IORG0001403 (Registration ID#IRB00001841), expires August 8, 2027
  • Issued by: Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)