Contracts and Grants Director Kathy Nolan retires

Kathleen Nolan, director of ANR Office of Contracts and Grants, retired July 1 after 24 years of service to the University of California, the last 11 years serving UC ANR.

“I have had the privilege of working with Kathy throughout her years with ANR, and found her to be a pillar of strength, competence, dedication and of service for the division,” said Tu Tran, associate vice president of business operations.

Nolan is recognized for providing exceptional leadership to her OCG team. With a high-level of professionalism and expertise in research administration, the OCG team has played a critical role in promoting and enabling the growth of ANR's research enterprise.

“When Kathy joined ANR, the volume of contract and grants was less than $30 million annually,” Tran said. “That portfolio has today grown to over $100 million. Kathy led the team that helped ANR achieve this level, while providing our academics with outstanding and exemplary customer service, as consistently evidenced in our customer service surveys.”

Prior to joining ANR, Nolan was associate director of Operations, Technology & Training in UC Davis's Office of Sponsored Programs. She began her UC career in 2002 as a contracts analyst for the UC Davis Offices of Sponsored Programs and Business Contracts, then became a contracts and grants officer in 2004. From 2007 to 2009, Nolan was the coordinator of Government Contracts and Grants at the UC Office of the President for systemwide research administration.

Nolan earned a B.S. in business administration–finance from California State University, Sacramento, and a J.D. from UC Davis School of Law.

Kimberly Lamar, associate director, has agreed to serve as interim director of Contracts and Grants until the position is filled.

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