Support and lead grant development and management activities at customer institutions.
Support the development of the institutional grant strategy in alignment with institutional strategic plan and priorities.
Support ongoing monitoring of awards for compliance related to ongoing mandatory reporting and policy requirements.
Support grants training at client institutions.
Consultant, Grant Reviewer
Corner Alliance
Washington, DC
12.2022 - 10.2024
Independently review multimillion dollar proposals based on sponsor's guidelines to determine the merit of applicant's projects for potential funding.
Reviewer for National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration (NTIA) Broadband Middle Mile Program, Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD), and Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP).
Reviewer for U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Development Centers.
Dean, Grants & Administration
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
08.2017 - 12.2021
College-wide leadership in grant development in the areas of equity, student support for underrepresented populations, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, STEM initiatives, foster youth, veterans, and justice impacted individuals.
Developed and executed extramural funding plan aligned with the institution's strategic plan.
Lead development of college and district pre- and post-award management practices and policies.
Director, Grants
Riverside Community College District
Riverside, CA
08.2013 - 08.2017
Developed, coordinated, and implemented funding acquisition plan for the district and its three colleges: Norco College, Moreno Valley College, and Riverside City College.
Supervised Grants Office staff in the development, writing, and submission of multi-million-dollar grant applications.
Developed the District's policies for compliant grant management according to CFR 200 Uniform Guidance.
Resource Development Specialist
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
11.2011 - 06.2013
Grant Development Specialist
University of California
Riverside, CA
12.2000 - 11.2011
Director TRIO Student Support Services
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
Pomona, CA
09.1988 - 11.2000
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona
Master of Arts - Public Administration
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Timeline
Grant Specialist
Ellucian
02.2025 - Current
Consultant, Grant Reviewer
Corner Alliance
12.2022 - 10.2024
Dean, Grants & Administration
Moreno Valley College
08.2017 - 12.2021
Director, Grants
Riverside Community College District
08.2013 - 08.2017
Resource Development Specialist
Chaffey College
11.2011 - 06.2013
Grant Development Specialist
University of California
12.2000 - 11.2011
Director TRIO Student Support Services
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
09.1988 - 11.2000
Master of Arts - Public Administration
California State University, San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature