Julian Garza

Oversees and manages operational aspects of sponsored project administration. Serves as the primary contact and resource to faculty, investigators and staff for pre- and post-award activities.

Grants Administrator - Weill Cornell Medicine - New York, New York

(2022-08)

Oversees and manages operational aspects of sponsored project administration. Serves as the primary contact and resource to faculty, investigators and staff for pre- and post-award activities.

• Oversees and coordinates post-award activities. Provides ongoing oversight of research funding. Reviews notice of award and budget to assure funds are spent within compliance of the awarding agency and Weill Cornell.
• Oversees and coordinates pre-award activities. Ensures timely submission of federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored grant applications and contracts pursuant to internal policies and sponsor requirements.

Chief Operating Officer - Pace Company - San Antonio, TX

(2025-08)

Founded and lead a community-based organization hosting running and hiking events, building partnerships with local businesses and engaging 50+ participants per event.

• Planned and executed end-to-end events including route design, logistics, safety coordination, and on-site operations.
• Developed brand identity and marketing strategies across social media, creating visual content and campaigns that increased community engagement and event attendance.

Proposal Administrator I - Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

(2020-10 - 2022-07)

Thoroughly read sponsor requirements to prepare budgets/forms that follow its guidelines. Ensured proposals are complete before being forwarded to the sponsor.

• Coordinated with researchers, principal investigators, department/unit heads, deans, directors, and staff, to submit error free proposals.
• Reviewed program announcements and with minimal direction determined proposal requirements. Logged in proposal information into sponsor and financial systems. Drafted proposal revisions and responded to all requests related to proposal submissions and its guidelines.

President - University of Houston Alumni, San Antonio Chapter - San Antonio, TX

(2025-08)

Elected President of the University of Houston Alumni Chapter (San Antonio), leading event planning, member engagement, and partnerships to grow and strengthen the alumni community

Community Volunteer Leader - American Red Cross - San Antonio, TX

(2024-02)

Volunteer leader collaborating with the Executive Director to enhance capacity and expand the volunteer network, focusing on advancing the local Red Cross mission.

Master of Arts - Public Administration - University of Texas at San Antonio (2028-05)

Bachelor of Arts - History - University of Texas at San Antonio (2024-05)

Bachelor of Arts - English - University of Houston (2020-05)