Anthony Salgado

About Anthony Salgado

I am a passionate, mission-driven leader committed to empowering individuals, fostering collaboration, and advancing social well-being. With over 15 years in nonprofit and government leadership, I specialize in building strategic, equity-centered programs that address basic needs, expand access, and drive lasting community impact.Currently, I serve as a Contracts and Grants Administrator at UC Davis Health, providing comprehensive support to faculty and researchers across the OB/GYN and Family Medicine Departments.I hold a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and certifications in Organizational Development and Business Management. Muy leadership style reflects a strong bias toward action, rooted in cultural competence, positive reinforcement, and the ability to bring together diverse stakeholders around shared goals.Previously, as a Senior Grants Manager, I led multimillion-dollar grant portfolios across five Northern California counties, overseeing funding strategies for poverty alleviation and workforce development programs. I\'ve successfully engaged over 280 philanthropic partners, implemented Salesforce-driven workflow improvements, and increased donor engagement through data-informed relationship management. In earlier roles, including Licensing Program Manager, I supervised a statewide team of 60+ and led the rollout of operating systems that streamlined regulatory compliance for healthcare professionals. Across roles, I\'ve designed onboarding programs, restructured underperforming systems, and consistently driven measurable improvements-such as reducing application processing time by 40% and increasing program impact reporting capacity by 60% Known for mentoring early-career professionals and fostering inclusive teams, I\'m particularly interested in scaling community-based solutions at the intersection of public health, philanthropy, and equity. My Clifton Strengths—Individualization, Activator, Learner, Achiever, and Input—capture my continuous drive for learning, collaboration, and impact.

Experience

1. Contracts and Grants Research Administrator

   UC Davis Health

   May 2025 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Provides comprehensive financial, analytical, and administrative oversight of all pre- and post-award activities for the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Family Medicine. Reports directly to the Contracts and Grants Supervisor 2 and plays a key role in supporting the departments’ research operations across UC Davis Health’s Sacramento campuses.Independently manages the full lifecycle of grants and contracts—federal, state, for-profit, non-profit, and gift-funded—ensuring compliance with University policy and sponsor regulations. Works closely with faculty, fellows, residents, and research staff to facilitate accurate proposal development, budget preparation, financial forecasting, and award administration. Serves as a subject matter expert in institutional procedures related to sponsored funding, personnel, and financial policy.Recognized for advanced skills in complex budget control, forecasting, and grants compliance, with a strong ability to navigate multi-faceted funding streams in support of innovative academic research.

Education

• California State University-Sacramento

  BA, Communications (Mass Communications)

• The New School

  Master of Science - MS, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

• Sacramento City College

  Business Management Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Communication
• Fundraising
• Rhetoric
• Mac Os X
• Enforcement
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Quality Assurance
• Cashiering
• Problem Solving
• Motivation
• Data Retention
• Teamwork
• Arts
• Internet
• Musicians
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Policy Analysis
• Interview Preparation
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Filing
• Legislation
• Typing
• Analysis
• Government
• Personnel Matters
• Public Speaking
• Organization
• Enfp
• Research
• Report Writing
• Mass Communication
• Leisure Travel
• Supervising
• Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Spreadsheets
• Call Center