Erin Grady

Erin Grady is the Sponsored Projects Officer for Education and Training at George Washington University, where she develops and delivers research administration education programs, manages strategic communications, and supports institutional compliance and engagement initiatives. In her role, she organizes and leads dozens of training programs annually, serves as a key contributor to university-wide research events, and oversees communication channels that support the university's research community. She has also helped facilitate international professional exchanges by coordinating visits and convenings for research administration delegations from Finland, Greece, and Norway. With more than a decade of experience in higher education, nonprofit, and association management, Erin has built expertise in professional development, instructional design, training delivery, communications strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Erin holds a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from George Washington University. She is the recipient of the 2025 Jere Trout Memorial Award for Excellence in Educational Technology Leadership.