Mari Martinez Ramos

Mari Martinez Ramos, CPRA, serves as the Grants & Contracts Manager at UT Health San Antonio since July 2012, overseeing pre-award sponsored activities and leading a team of research administrators in proposal approval and grant reporting. Previously, as a Grants and Contracts Specialist, Mari provided guidance on proposal preparation and compliance, developed internal procedures, negotiated sponsored research terms, and reviewed budgets for accuracy and deadlines. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Program Manager at Junior Achievement of South Texas-San Antonio, where Mari improved training sessions, implemented volunteer management processes, and coordinated educational opportunities. An earlier position as an Administrative Assistant at Texas State University involved managing student staff performance and payroll processes. Mari holds a Master of Public Administration from Texas State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from St. Mary's University.