We are thrilled to be joining the SRAI Catalyst Team as co-editors of the Community & Member Engagement section, where we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives of our members. This section will spotlight the personal and professional experiences of research administrators. Our goal is to nurture an inclusive environment and invite YOU to share your journey through the SRAI Catalyst Article Submission. Together, we can learn and grow together. Let’s help you shine and light the path for others!
Kimberly S. McKoy, Ed.D. CRA is the Associate Director of Contracts and Grants at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Previously, she worked at North Carolina State University's College of Natural Resources as an Advanced Accountant and held the role of Assistant Director for Pre-Award. Kimberly has over 22 years of managerial professional experience in research administration, financial management, human resources, and compliance as a state employee. She is also a certified research administrator (CRA). She has been a member of Society of Research Administration International member since 2010 and has served on the Journal of Research Administration Board since 2015. Kimberly was the President of the North Carolina section of the Society for Research Administration in 2015. Prior to her current role, she worked at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in Sponsored Programs as a Grant Officer and also contributed to the 21st Century Community Learning Center through Bladen County Schools, where she served as Interim Director and Assistant to the Director.
Sheleza Mohamed, MBA, MHA, FACHE, CRA, CFRA, CPRA is the inaugural national government grants director at the American Heart Association and an Executive Fellow of the American College of Healthcare. Prior to joining the American Heart Association, Sheleza worked at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she held various roles supporting the research enterprise. With over 20 years of experience in research administration, Sheleza is a frequent national and international speaker at conferences and webinars, specializing as a Federal Grants Subject Matter Expert (SME). She is a former Board of Directors member of the Research Administration Certification Council and has served as the Immediate Past Chair of NCURA Region V. Sheleza is also a contributing writer for the Sponsored Research Guide, and Co-Managing Contributing Editor of the NCURA Magazine. In her spare time, Sheleza can be found happily buried in her art supplies or indulging in the latest rom-com kindle edition. In addition to supporting the Dallas Heart Walk, Sheleza frequently volunteers with Austin Street Center in Dallas and Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation and is a member of 200 Muslim Women Who Care- Dallas.
Authored by Sheleza MohamedNational Director, Government Grants AdministrationAmerican Heart AssociationSRAI Catalyst Feature Editor
Authored by Kimberly S. McKoy, Ed.D. CRAAssociate Director of Contracts and GrantsNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversitySRAI Catalyst Feature Editor#Catalyst#April2025#Community&MemberEngagement#Community #MemberStories