Federal funding rewards organizations that understand how awards are scored, administered, and audited. The professionals here ran that machinery for the government.
When people seek this expertise
Situations that bring organizations here
A few of the many reasons grantees and funders engage the professionals listed below; reach out directly about yours.
Winning federal grants
Proposals that win are written to how reviewers actually score. Former program officers ran those reviews.
Post-award compliance
Awards come with rules on spending, procurement, and reporting. Former grants officials have enforced every one of them.
Subrecipient monitoring
Passing federal money to partners makes their compliance your problem. Former officials build monitoring that holds up.
Audit readiness
Preparing for audits before they arrive, with people who have conducted them for oversight bodies.
Reporting and closeout
Reporting, drawdowns, and closeout are where good programs stumble. Experienced hands keep them clean.
Building grants capacity
Standing up a grants function, from policies to systems, guided by people who ran them inside agencies.
Members in this practice area
Grants Administration
Showing 1–20 of 45
Ranked by relevance to Grants Administration from verified member profiles.
Kenneth B. Syring
11 years of government experience
AI SummaryKen Syring served as Deputy Chief of Staff at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, specializing in policy, strategy, and crisis management. His roles in Peace Corps, law enforcement, and international development highlight his expertise in civic engagement and public service.
Former Government
Education Project Manager and Secondary School Teacher (Peace Corps Volunteer)Peace Corps
AI SummaryDarcy Ostrander-Damon served 22 years in federal agencies, specializing in compliance, risk management, and ethics. Their roles involved policy design, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations, equipping them for senior leadership in compliance and operations.
Current
FounderHeadwaters-The Passage LLC
Consulting
Former Government
Director, Foreign Assistance and Grants Management | Federal Title: Unit Lead/Senior Grant Officer, GS-14U.S. Department of State(DOS)
AI SummaryElizabeth Ginexi served at the National Institutes of Health, managing a $132M portfolio in behavioral health and cancer prevention. Her expertise in strategic leadership, data analysis, and program management suits her for roles in research and development.
Former Government
Health Scientist AdminstratorNational Institutes of Health (NIH)
Project CoordinatorResearch Scientist
Practice Areas
Medical ResearchGrants AdministrationLife Sciences+1
Sectors
Health Science & Medical TechnologyHealthcare & Public HealthLife Sciences+1
GLOBAL STRATEGY, INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE
AI SummaryServed at USAID, managing trade, partnerships, and development programs. Specializes in international trade, partnerships, and development strategy.
Former Government
Director, Development Partnerships and InnovationUSAID
AI SummaryJeremy Foster served at USAID and the World Bank, managing large-scale energy programs. His expertise in clean energy, resilience, and utility reform suits consulting roles in commercial energy challenges.
Former Government
Senior Program Manager - Energy, GS-14U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Practice Areas
Grant WritingGrants AdministrationRenewable Energy+1
Strategic Leader| Team Optimizer| Partnership Developer
AI SummaryLaTeashia Sykes served over a decade in federal roles including Director of the Oregon Federal Executive Board and Project Officer for the U.S. Department of Energy. Her expertise in strategic partnership development, program management, and diversity initiatives suits her for leadership and board roles.
J.D., Grants/Ops Leader | Policy Governance | Social Impact
AI SummaryJacquelyn Cabada Branscomb Haeberle served over 15 years in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specializing in grants policy, equity, and process simplification.
Former Government
Branch Chief/GS-15Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
Public Health Leader | Grants & Partnership Management
AI SummaryServed at Texas Department of State Health Services and CDC; specializes in program and project management, grants management, and community and social services.
Former Government
HIV/STD Program Operations Coordinator (HIV/STD Surveillance Team Lead)Texas Department of State Health Services
Community and Social ServicesProgram and Project Management
Practice Areas
Workforce DevelopmentAfricaGrant Writing+1
Sectors
Healthcare & Public HealthPublic ServicesGovernment Services
Process and Project Leader, Section 508 SME, PMP, CSM
AI SummaryServed as Sr. Program Analyst at FEMA (2018-2025), specializing in project management, communications, and Section 508 compliance. Experienced in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and disaster response content management.
Former Government
Youth & Community Development CoordinatorPeace Corps
Project CoordinatorCommunity and Social Services
Practice Areas
Project Development & FinanceIncident ResponseGrants Administration+1
Sectors
CommunicationsReligious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, & Similar OrganizationsPublic Services+1
AI SummaryMary A. Barnes served over 20 years in federal grants and contracting roles, including Deputy Procurement Director at DOE/ARPA-E. Her expertise in federal financial assistance and OTAs, policy implementation, and process improvement suits her for advisory roles in funding strategy and compliance.
Current
Senior Acquisition Policy AnalystVPD Government Solutions
Planning, Policy, StrategyGovernment Contracts
Former Government
Contract Specialist/Contracting OfficerU.S. Department of Energy(DOE)
ProcurementContracts / Contracting
Practice Areas
ContractsFoundationsGrant Review+1
Sectors
Government ServicesAdministrative & Support ServicesEnergy
Senior Global Health and Development Leader (USAID and HHS)
AI SummaryJason Taylor Wright served 25 years in global health and development with HHS and USAID, specializing in donor coordination and multilateral engagement.
Current
Developed Country NGO Board Delegation MemberGlobal Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria
Former Government
Special Assistant to Director and HIV/AIDS Advisor (GS-9-13)U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Practice Areas
Project Development & FinanceFoundationsNonprofit Organizations+1
Sectors
Health Science & Medical TechnologyHealthcare & Public HealthHealth Information Services+1
AI SummaryLisa Wood served in the U.S. Department of State and NYC Department of Buildings, specializing in public affairs, communications, and community engagement.
Education & workforce strategy, grants, and systems
AI SummaryBrooke Estes served as a Foreign Service Officer at USAID for over a decade, specializing in education and workforce strategy. Their experience in data-driven strategic planning, program design, and stakeholder engagement suits them for roles in education systems and international development.
Former Government
Foreign Service Officer, EducationU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Practice Areas
Project Development & FinanceEmploymentNonprofit Organizations+1
AI SummaryBrenna McKay served 15 years in international development, specializing in food security and partnerships, notably as a food security advisor for USAID in Latin America.
Former Government
Private Enterprise OfficerU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
AI SummaryRobert Cottrell served nine years at the U.S. Department of Education, specializing in data analysis and policy strategy. His roles involved managing federal grant programs and enhancing data governance, making him well-suited for positions in higher education institutions and policy organizations.
Current
Data CoordinatorU.S. Department of Education (ED)
Data AnalystPlanning, Policy, Strategy
Former Government
DirectorVirginia Commonwealth University
Administration / OfficeEducation, Curriculum and Teaching
Practice Areas
Grant ReviewHigher EducationGrants Administration+1
Sectors
Educational ServicesEducationEducation & Training Services
International Labor Rights/Human Rights Professional
AI SummaryDeepa Ramesh served in the Peace Corps and U.S. Department of Labor, focusing on international development and human rights. Her expertise in project management, auditing, and strategic partnerships suits her for roles in international development and labor rights.
Former Government
Associate Peace Corps Director/English Teacher TrainingPeace Corps
International DevelopmentFederal Government
Practice Areas
Latin AmericaHuman TraffickingAnti-Discrimination +1
Social Impact Advisor | Former DOJ Victims of Crime
AI SummaryKerry Lupher served 12 years in federal agencies, including the DOJ and AmeriCorps, focusing on program management and policy. Her expertise in cross-sector strategy and stakeholder engagement suits her for consulting and advisory roles.
AI SummaryServed as an English Literacy Resource Volunteer for the Peace Corps, Math Teacher at The Dalles Middle School, and Professor at Hawaii Pacific University; specializes in education, research, and capacity building.
Current
Math TeacherThe Dalles Middle School
Teacher / Professor
Former Government
English Literacy Resource Volunteer Eastern CaribbeanPeace Corps
Senior Program Manager / Business Development Director
AI SummaryOver 15 years in USAID and State Department, managing $100M+ counterterrorism programs; expertise in international development, program management, and strategic policy guidance.
Current
Business Development DirectorGeorgetown Protective Services
Security and Law EnforcementBusiness Development Manager
Practice Areas
National SecurityGovernment ContractsGrants Administration+1
AI SummaryServed at U.S. Institute of Peace and National Democratic Institute; specializes in grant management, program development, and strategic partnerships.
Former Government
Senior Program AssistantU.S. Institute of Peace (USIP)
Project Coordinator
Practice Areas
Project Development & FinanceGrant ReviewGrants Administration
Some of the many backgrounds you'll find among the professionals above.
Agency grants offices
Former grants management officers and program officers map to proposal strategy and award administration.
Research funding agencies
Former research funding officials map to competitive proposals and research program management.
Inspectors general
Former OIG auditors map to compliance reviews, audit readiness, and fraud prevention.
Grants policy officials
Former officials who shaped government-wide grants policy map to interpreting the rules that govern awards.
State administering agencies
Former state administrators who passed federal funds through to local programs map to pass-through and subrecipient questions.
GAO
Former GAO analysts who evaluated grant programs map to program design and performance measurement.
Engaging a grants professional
Why work with a former government grants professional?
They have sat on the awarding side: what wins funding, what fails audits, and what oversight actually looks for. That perspective is hard to build from outside.
How do I choose the right background for my situation?
Proposals point to former program officers; compliance and audits point to former grants officers and OIG alumni; pass-through questions point to state administrators.
How does contacting someone work?
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Do members work independently or through firms?
Both. Some advise through firms, others independently; each profile describes how that professional engages.
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