Autumn Diaz is a Grants Specialist for Global WACh. She began her research administration career at the UW Tacoma Office of Research where she was trained in pre- and post-award grant management. She brings nearly a decade of experience across administrative positions at the University of Washington including global affairs, study abroad, and faculty governance. She holds an MA in Communication from the University of Washington, where her research focused on postpartum mental health and racial equity in education and community settings. She also holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Washington Tacoma.