Mandy Hensley
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Associate Director of Research Enterprise
Mandy Hensley is the Associate Director of Research Enterprise for KCV, an initiative of KSTC. In her role, she leads efforts under the KCV EDGE (Equitable and Diverse Grant Ecosystem) initiative. Mandy collaborates with our regional and rural universities and community & technical college institutions to provide holistic support to build their institutional capacity for pursuing, securing and administering research grants. Through the Granting Emerging and Developing Institutions a Competitive EDGE – KCV EDGE program, KCV is addressing inequities in academic research funding by supporting underrepresented higher education institutions with research infrastructure.
Mandy's deep commitment to fostering growth in Kentucky’s research and commercialization ecosystem is her motivation to drive the KCV EDGE initiative. A Kentucky native, Mandy is passionate about driving impactful research and innovation within her home state.
Mandy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. Prior to joining KCV, Mandy had leadership roles in clinical research, medical device development and grant management. In her free time, you will find Mandy spending time with her family, at the gym or listening to music.