Katrina Ashley
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced nonprofit professional with 12+ years of experience in grants management, operations, and leadership development. Known for developing thoughtful systems, mentoring high-performing teams, and improving internal processes for better impact. Strong communicator who collaborates across departments and aligns programs with organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Grants Management
Annenberg Foundation
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Oversaw grants portfolio and leadership programs to align with Foundation goals and strategies.
- Guided a team of grant professionals, providing mentorship, support, and development opportunities.
- Coordinated closely with leadership to scale programs and operational practices.
- Presented program outcomes and recommendations to the Board with a focus on learning and impact.
- Collaborated with finance and operations to ensure accuracy, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Director, Grants Management
Annenberg Foundation
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Oversaw grants portfolio and leadership programs to align with Foundation goals and strategies.
- Guided a team of grant professionals, providing mentorship, support, and development opportunities.
- Coordinated closely with leadership to scale programs and operational practices.
- Presented program outcomes and recommendations to the Board with a focus on learning and impact.
- Collaborated with finance and operations to ensure accuracy, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Senior Grants Manager
Annenberg Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2023
- Managed full grantmaking cycle, monitored team workflows, and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Designed and led internal trainings to build staff capacity around leadership and grant operations.
- Facilitated collaborative partnerships across teams to align grantmaking with community needs.
- Supported database and system updates to streamline internal processes.
Senior Grants Manager
Annenberg Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2023
- Managed full grantmaking cycle, monitored team workflows, and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Designed and led internal trainings to build staff capacity around leadership and grant operations.
- Facilitated collaborative partnerships across teams to align grantmaking with community needs.
- Supported database and system updates to streamline internal processes.
Grants Specialist
Annenberg Foundation
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Reviewed incoming grant applications, tracked documentation, and ensured timely submissions.
- Provided technical assistance and maintained internal databases and compliance records.
- Worked with operations and leadership to improve workflows and documentation processes.
- Assisted with logistics and implementation of internal leadership programs.
Grants Specialist
Annenberg Foundation
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Reviewed incoming grant applications, tracked documentation, and ensured timely submissions.
- Provided technical assistance and maintained internal databases and compliance records.
- Worked with operations and leadership to improve workflows and documentation processes.
- Assisted with logistics and implementation of internal leadership programs.
Grants Associate
Annenberg Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Maintained spreadsheets and digital systems for grant tracking and deadlines.
- Supported development of training resources for onboarding and team-wide knowledge sharing.
- Served as a point of contact for grant applicants and helped streamline communication.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve consistency across grant deliverables.
Grants Associate
Annenberg Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Maintained spreadsheets and digital systems for grant tracking and deadlines.
- Supported development of training resources for onboarding and team-wide knowledge sharing.
- Served as a point of contact for grant applicants and helped streamline communication.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve consistency across grant deliverables.
Program Assistant
Annenberg Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Handled logistics and scheduling for events, trainings, and external partner meetings.
- Maintained documentation for community-based programs and supported grant coordination.
- Provided admin support to team members and responded to partner inquiries.
Program Assistant
Annenberg Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Handled logistics and scheduling for events, trainings, and external partner meetings.
- Maintained documentation for community-based programs and supported grant coordination.
- Provided admin support to team members and responded to partner inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA01.2016
Skills
- Grants Management
- Program Operations
- Leadership Development
- Process Improvement
- Team Mentorship
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Compliance & Reporting
- Training & Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
Certification
Women’s Leadership Institute, The John E. Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, June 2025
Citizen's Leadership Academy, City of Gardena, October 2024
Timeline
Director, Grants Management
Annenberg Foundation
06.2023 - 11.2025
Director, Grants Management
Annenberg Foundation
06.2023 - 11.2025
Senior Grants Manager
Annenberg Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2023
Senior Grants Manager
Annenberg Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2023
Grants Specialist
Annenberg Foundation
01.2015 - 01.2016
Grants Specialist
Annenberg Foundation
01.2015 - 01.2016
Grants Associate
Annenberg Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2015
Grants Associate
Annenberg Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2015
Program Assistant
Annenberg Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Program Assistant
Annenberg Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)