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Halley Torres

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Experienced grants professional with a proven track record in supporting mission-driven organizations through grant and contract oversight, proposal and budget development, and program management and evaluation. Skilled at collaborating across teams to streamline processes, build internal systems, and translate complex requirements into clear action. Recognized for strong communication skills, accuracy under pressure, and a practical approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Grants Manager

Pima Council on Aging
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Managed a portfolio of foundation and government grants totaling over $4M, overseeing the full lifecycle from application to closeout.
  • Built internal systems and tracking tools to streamline reporting and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funder requirements.
  • Led proposal development efforts, collaborating across departments to create timely, compelling submissions.
  • Provided internal guidance and training to staff on grants management policies and compliance best practices.

County Management Fellow

Livingston County
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Researched and produced Derelict Property Strategy Report for the Livingston County Land Bank.
  • Spearheaded strategy and created structure of new countywide Speakers’ Bureau to increase public engagement.
  • Designed and published public-facing 2023 County Budget in Brief.

Chief of Staff / Academic Advisor

Northern Arizona University
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Managed an $80,000 Graduate Student Government budget and administered $60,000 in student travel grants.
  • Led federal lobbying efforts, including direct meetings with U.S. Congressional representatives.
  • Advised graduate students on curriculum planning, academic concerns, and professional development.

Program Manager

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
12.2015 - 03.2017
  • Oversaw implementation and reporting for four grant-funded programs across multiple funders.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised a network of 175 volunteers.
  • Expanded the Victim Impact Panel program to three new cities, increasing outreach and impact.

Education

Master of Public Administration -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12.2010

Skills

    Proposal research and development

    Budget and compliance monitoring

    Grant lifecycle management from application to closeout

    CRM systems (Bloomerang and Salesforce)

Timeline

Grants Manager

Pima Council on Aging
06.2023 - 06.2025

County Management Fellow

Livingston County
07.2022 - 07.2023

Chief of Staff / Academic Advisor

Northern Arizona University
01.2018 - 12.2022

Program Manager

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
12.2015 - 03.2017

Master of Public Administration -

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Arizona

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