Giovanna Valverde

Giovanna Valverde is an experienced Research Administrator II at The University of Texas at San Antonio, providing guidance on research administration principles and managing grant and contract processes. Prior roles include Program Officer at Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, where management of a portfolio of grant programs was crucial, and multiple legal assistant positions at Thurman & Phillips P.C. and Phipps Ortiz Talafuse PLLC. Valverde also served as Store Manager at The Ups Store, Job Placement Specialist and Job Skills Trainer at Let's Go Texas, and held various roles in the Beto For Texas U.S. Senate Campaign, focusing on volunteer management and grassroots organization. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and a Paralegal Certificate from The University of Texas at San Antonio, alongside various certifications in legal studies and systems thinking.