Meredith Smith
About Meredith Smith
Meredith Smith is a Pre-Award Administrator at Yale University, specializing in financial operations. She has extensive experience in grant management, having previously worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Yale University in various roles.
Current Role at Yale University
Meredith Smith currently serves as a Pre-Award Administrator in the YSM Financial Operations department at Yale University. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she is responsible for managing pre-award processes, ensuring compliance with funding agency requirements, and supporting faculty in securing research funding.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current role, Meredith worked at Yale University as a Portfolio & Grant Analyst in the Neurology department from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she focused on pre-award grant management, assisting in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, and collaborating with faculty to develop funding strategies.
Experience at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Meredith Smith worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as a Department Grants Management Specialist in Pathology from 2017 to 2018. Her responsibilities included managing grant applications and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. She also held the position of Admin Support Specialist II in Medical Oncology from 2013 to 2017, where she provided administrative support to the department.
Educational Background
Meredith studied at the University of Massachusetts, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in research administration and grant management.
Early Career Experience
Meredith began her career as a Development Assistant for Programs and Events at the National Kidney Foundation from 2010 to 2011. She then transitioned to Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she worked in Research Administration for Genetics and Cardiology from 2011 to 2013. These roles contributed to her expertise in grant management and research support.