Mary Carlson

Mary Carlson is a highly experienced research and grant management professional currently serving as a Sponsored Research Specialist I at the Center for Infectious Disease Research since December 2017, managing a portfolio of external funding for Principal Investigators. Prior to this role, Mary held positions at South Dakota State University as a Grant Proposal Specialist, where responsibilities included editing grant proposals and identifying funding sources, and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Other notable experiences include dispatching emergency road services at AAA Washington, content generation for pop culture reviews, and customer service roles across various organizations. Mary holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in English, both from South Dakota State University.