Aubrey Grant
Program Manager, Practice and Research
Aubrey Grant, Ph.D., M.P.P., is one of the founders of the Community Sponsorship Hub and serves as Program Manager for Practice and Research, where she oversees all evaluation, research, and learning activities across the organization’s programs and provides technical assistance to partners nationwide. Aubrey also oversees the Community Sponsorship Catalyst Fund, directing funding and support to expand local capacity, pilot new models, and scale sponsorship initiatives across the country. Previously, she led evaluation, research, and learning for the Welcome Corps and Welcome Corps on Campus and managed the Sponsor Circle Program (SCP).
Over the past decade, she has held a variety of roles spanning research, policy, practice, and advocacy - all focused on improving refugee resettlement systems and strengthening community engagement in the United States. Aubrey has helped design several national, regional, and local community and private sponsorship initiatives and has worked closely with cross-sector partners to translate policy goals into practical, community-based models.
Her research and writing include a published book, peer-reviewed articles, white papers, and formal reports on refugee policy, public service, and the politics of representation.
Aubrey holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, an M.P.P from American University's School of Public Affairs, and a B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
