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Operationalizing export controls without slowing research: Practical Workflow strategies

Tuesday, 10/06 at 11:00 AM

Hill Ballroom

About this session

Universities increasingly face pressure to strengthen export control compliance while maintaining efficient research operations. This session presents practical, scalable workflow strategies for integrating export control review into existing research administration processes without creating unnecessary delays. Drawing on real-world implementation experience, the presentation will highlight approaches for embedding screening into proposal routing, faculty travel review, hiring processes, and international collaboration workflows. Attendees will learn how to apply risk-based triage models, leverage existing compliance infrastructure, and establish clear decision points that streamline reviews while maintaining regulatory rigor. The session will also address common bottlenecks, communication challenges, and change management considerations when launching or refining export control processes. Participants will leave with actionable tools and workflow examples that can be adapted to institutions of varying size and research intensity.

Speaker(s)

Mallory Ball

Mallory Ball is a compliance consultant who works at the intersection of project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has supported complex initiatives by bringing together diverse teams, aligning priorities, and helping organizations navigate challenging business and regulatory environments.

Mallory is passionate about collaboration, continuous improvement, and translating complex topics into practical solutions. Her experience working across disciplines has provided her with a broad perspective on industry challenges and opportunities, particularly in areas where effective communication and strategic execution are critical to success.

As a speaker, Mallory enjoys sharing lessons learned from real-world projects and facilitating conversations that encourage innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. She is committed to advancing industry best practices and supporting the development of the next generation of professionals.

Daniel Gregory

Daniel Gregory is an Export Compliance Specialist at Penn State University where he helps faculty and staff navigate complex US export control regulations and laws. He is skilled in leveraging partnerships and technology to streamline workflows and increase efficiency to minimize administrative burden for researchers and staff. Prior to joining Penn State, Daniel held export compliance positions in academia at Vanderbilt University and East Carolina University and in industry at Siemens Corporation. He has over 10 years’ experience with export licensing, government regulations, developing and delivering training, and improving regulatory programs.

Hosted by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill