Research Development Director Jessica Raines-Jones oversees pre-award, post-award, and the research development team at The Hormel Institute that helps Institute faculty members receive the funding they need to accomplish their research goals.
She has worked at the University of Minnesota for 20 years and has been with the The Hormel Institute since 2021.
With extensive experience in research development and administration, she leads initiatives to expand the Institute’s research portfolio and ensure researchers have the resources to secure funding and advance scientific impact.