Maggie Hacker
About Maggie Hacker
Maggie Hacker is a Research Grants Administrator at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in nutrition sciences and human resources development, and has experience in managing research proposals and supporting public health initiatives.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Maggie Hacker serves as a Research Grants Administrator at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages project expenses and invoicing for the Exercise and Nutrition Science Department at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. She provides monthly award status updates and supports community-based research initiatives in Washington D.C. that focus on advancing public health.
Previous Experience at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Maggie Hacker has a diverse background in grant administration and internship programs at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She worked as a Grant Administrator in Career and Internship Services for three months in 2017. Prior to that, she served as an Internship Program Administrator Intern from 2016 to 2017 and as a Peer Advisor from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Lab Attendant from 2014 to 2015, gaining valuable experience in various administrative roles.
Educational Background
Maggie Hacker studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences. She also obtained a Certificate in Human Resources Development from the same institution. Furthermore, she studied at South China University of Technology, achieving a Certificate in Chinese Language from 2018 to 2019. Her educational background supports her expertise in research administration and public health.
Research Funding Contributions
In her current role, Maggie Hacker contributes significantly to research funding efforts. She assists in the completion of an average of five proposals per NIH cycle, which potentially secures $1,750,000 in research funding. This involvement highlights her skills in grant writing and project management within the field of public health research.
Early Career Experience
Before her academic and administrative roles, Maggie Hacker worked as a Service Clerk at Walgreens from 2011 to 2013. This early experience provided her with foundational customer service skills that have been beneficial in her subsequent positions in higher education and research administration.