Nina Cardoza

Nina Cardoza is the Director of Grants and Operations for Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), a position she has held since March 2019.1 Her role involves overseeing grant-making and operational aspects of CZI's science initiatives.

Professional Experience

Nina has an extensive background in research administration and operations:

• Chan Zuckerberg Initiative:

  • Director of Grants and Operations for Science (March 2019 - Present)
  • Grants and Operations Manager for Science (January 2017 - Present)

• Kaiser Permanente:

  • Executive Consultant/Director of Business Process Improvement (March 2014 - January 2017)

• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:

  • Center Administrator/Division Administrator (2007 - December 2013)
  • Program Administrator (2004 - 2007)
  • Research Administrator (1997 - 2004)
  • Research Administrator, Division of Cancer Pharmacology (1996 - 1997)

Education

Nina Cardoza has a strong educational background:

• Brown University: Master's degree (1994 - 1996)
• California Institute of Technology: Bachelor of Science (BS) (1990 - 1994)
• Miss Porter's School: High School (1986 - 1990)

Her academic credentials, combined with her extensive experience in research administration, have prepared her well for her current leadership role at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where she contributes to the organization's mission of supporting scientific research and innovation.1