BS, Business Administration, University of the District of Columbia
MBA, Finance, Morgan State University
CRA, The Research Administrators Certification Council
CFRA, The Research Administrators Certification Council

Lucy Manyara serves as a Budget Officer within the Office of Research Administration (ORA) at Morgan State University (MSU), a role she has held since October 2020. She has 15+ years of experience in grants management. With a solid educational foundation, Ms. Manyara holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of the District of Columbia and an M.B.A. in Finance from Morgan State University. Her certifications further underscore her commitment to excellence in research administration as a Certified Research Administrator (C.R.A.) and a Certified Financial Research Administrator (C.F.R.A.) from The Research Administrators Certification Council.

In her current capacity at the ORA, Ms. Manyara is instrumental in reviewing budgets and requisitions to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and private sponsors and university guidelines. Her keen eye for detail and process optimization has led to significant improvements in efficiency while maintaining stringent internal controls. Ms. Manyara’s dedication to fostering fiscal responsibility and her proactive approach to process enhancement make her an invaluable asset to MSU and the broader research administration.