Affiliation

Senior Manager, NCASI Foundation
NCASI

Background

Angela Sexton serves as Senior Manager for the NCASI Foundation, where she oversees financial management, grant administration, compliance, and operational support for research and conservation programs. She works closely with NCASI researchers, funding agencies, universities, and partner organizations to support effective stewardship of federal, state, and private funding while advancing the Foundation’s scientific mission.

Prior to joining NCASI, Angela built a career spanning accounting, finance, nonprofit administration, and organizational leadership. Her experience includes financial reporting, budgeting, grants management, compliance, internal controls, and process improvement across nonprofit and corporate environments. At the NCASI Foundation, Angela focuses on strengthening financial and operational systems, supporting grant compliance, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and developing sustainable practices that enable successful research program management. Her professional interests include nonprofit leadership, federal grants management, organizational governance, risk management, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• MBA, Business Administration, Capella University
• BBA, Accounting, Western New Mexico University

Research Capabilities and/or Focus Areas

• Federal grant administration and compliance

• Nonprofit financial management

• Budget development and financial reporting

• Internal controls and risk management

• Audit readiness and regulatory compliance

• Subaward monitoring and oversight

• Grant writing

• Grant reimbursement and receivables management

• Organizational operations and process improvement

Awards and Career Highlights

• More than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, and nonprofit administration
• Leadership experience supporting complex grant-funded and mission-driven organizations
• Development and implementation of financial, compliance, and operational procedures supporting federal grant management and audit readiness