Portrait of Ella Trubman, MBA, CRA

Ella Trubman, MBA, CRA

Research Administration & Grant Strategy

Precision grant
strategy, delivered.

Ella brings more than eighteen years of research administration leadership at top-tier institutions to universities, investigators, small businesses, and nonprofits. She helps with everything from research development and proposals to leadership strategy, team training, and eRA implementation.

0 Years in research administration leadership
0 Combined value of major sponsored awards led
0 Promoted for leading Scripps' enterprise eRA systems implementation
0 Faster proposal cycle times delivered at UC San Diego
CRA Certified Research Administrator
SRAI Chapter President, Southern California

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide professional, personalized, and competent research administration and grant strategy services that empower teams and improve funding outcomes.

With more than eighteen years of leadership across the full grant lifecycle, Ella Trubman Consulting partners with institutions, investigators, small businesses, and nonprofits to align sponsored research with their goals. We pair strategic vision with hands-on expertise, turn complex federal requirements into clear, practical guidance, and leave every team stronger and more capable than we found it.

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Professional & personalized

Confidential, senior-level guidance built around your organization, your sponsors, and your timeline.

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Empowering teams

A people-first approach that builds lasting skills through training, mentorship, and the processes your staff need to thrive.

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Improving outcomes

Stronger, compliant proposals, smoother operations, and research strategies that support your goals and show results.

Next Step

Start a confidential conversation

Share a few details about your organization and goals, and Ella will follow up to schedule a consultation.