Ivy is responsible for the review and submission of proposals, contract negotiation, and grant acceptance. To ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations, she provides administrative guidance to both faculty and department administrators throughout the research lifecycle.

Background:

Ivy brings a wealth of experience in grants management and public administration to her role at ORPA. Before joining ORPA, she served as a Grants Manager at the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Surgery, where she oversaw research grant administration, financial management, and procurement for the department. Prior to that, Ivy worked for the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management, administering the Homeland Security Grant Program to support the city’s preparedness and emergency response capabilities.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Leicester 

Master of Public Administration, University of Pennsylvania