Margaret Katz
About Margaret Katz
Margaret Katz is a Program Administrator at Yale University, where she oversees $4 million in grant funding from the Mellon Foundation and develops academic initiatives focused on race-related topics. She has a background in digital content management and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies.
Current Role at Yale University
Margaret Katz serves as the Program Administrator for the RITM at Yale University since 2020. In this role, she oversees $4 million in grant funding from the Mellon Foundation, ensuring accurate record keeping and appropriate use of funds across Yale and three subgrant institutions. Katz coordinates logistics for both in-person and digital events for the Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration. Her responsibilities include developing academic initiatives that emphasize race-related topics within the humanities and arts, collaborating with public partners.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current position, Margaret Katz held several roles at Yale University. She worked as the International Summer Award Program Coordinator from 2018 to 2020, where she managed various aspects of the program. Additionally, she served as the Chair's Assistant in the Department of English from 2017 to 2018. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in program administration and coordination within an academic environment.
Professional Background
Margaret Katz has a diverse professional background that includes roles in digital content management and university assistance. She worked at Just Buttons LLC as a Digital Content Manager and Distribution Manager from 2014 to 2015. Following that, she served as a University Assistant at Southern Connecticut State University from 2015 to 2017. These positions provided her with skills in content creation, editing, and logistical coordination.
Educational Qualifications
Margaret Katz earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theater Design and Technology from the University of Connecticut, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She later pursued a Master of Arts (MA) in Women's and Gender Studies at Southern Connecticut State University, graduating in 2022. Her educational background supports her work in the humanities and arts, particularly in relation to race and gender topics.