Director of Sponsored Programs
With more than 25 years of experience at Colby, Seven works closely with faculty and staff across campus to secure federal funding in support of their research efforts, sabbaticals, and publications. She provides assistance with pre- and post-award processes and reports to various federally funded agencies.
email: sgrenier@colby.edu
telephone: 207-859-4341
Director of Grants Research & Funding Strategy
Robin engages with the research community at Colby to help identify funding opportunities and strategize approaches to support their work. She also develops and facilitates programming to help investigators navigate all aspects of the grants lifecycle.
email: rbernste@colby.edu
telephone: 207-855-7690
Director of Data Governance & Strategy
Rachel leads the Office of Sponsored Programs & Scholarship, providing operational oversight for grants staff, proposals, and data as well as managing strategic projects to ensure mission alignment and execution of strategic vision.
email: rachel.groenhout@colby.edu
telephone: 207-859-4240
Director of Foundation Programs
Betsy brings 20 years of experience to her current role as Director of Foundation Programs. She focuses on the grant lifecycle, including research identification, proposal development, grant management, strategic planning, and reporting.
email: esdanner@colby.edu
telephone: 207-859-4365
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