Tanya Nichols is a Contract and Grant Administrator II at EarthScope Consortium, bringing over 25 years of experience in federal grant administration, compliance, and pre- and post-award management. Her background includes grants funded by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, and National Institutes of Health, with deep expertise in 2 CFR 200, budget development, and procurement. She is a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) and holds a Master of Science in Management and Human Resources.