Brockport Research Institute
Amanda Lai is an accomplished Arts and Communication Specialist at the University of Rochester, where responsibilities include managing social media and authoring departmental newsletters. Currently serving as a Grant Writing Associate at Brockport Research Institute, Amanda identifies grant opportunities and develops applications for nonprofit clients while maintaining professional relationships with funding agencies. Previous roles encompass experience as a Program Assistant in the Office of Mental Health Promotion at the University of Rochester Medical Center, a Research Coordinator, and various internships focusing on graphic design and teaching assistance in art and technical subjects. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Studio Art from the University of Rochester.
Brockport Research Institute
We provide external evaluation services, grant research, proposal writing, professional learning and grant management services for school districts*, government agencies, not-for-profits and for-profit organizations. External evaluation experience with NSF and NYS Department of Education, including Math-Science Partnership grants. Over 80 million in successful proposals written for National Science Foundation, US Department of Education, US Environmental Protection Agency, NYSERDA and NYS Department of Education plus private and corporate foundations. Professional Learning services provided to clients across New York State both virtually and in-person on all the most pressing topics and innovative strategies. *Some services to NYS school districts are BOCES-aidable.