Barbara Amoah, PhD, PMP

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Professional Profile

Research, grant development, and project management professional with a PhD in Entomology and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, bringing expertise in sponsored research, grant proposal development, scientific writing, multidisciplinary research coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in supporting complex research initiatives from funding strategy and proposal development through project coordination across academic, nonprofit, government, and industry environments. Proven ability to translate scientific concepts into competitive funding strategies, manage multiple high-priority projects, navigate sponsor requirements, and build collaborative partnerships that advance research, innovation, and organizational objectives. Recognized for combining scientific expertise, project management, and strategic thinking to support successful funding outcomes and strengthen research programs.

Areas of Expertise

Grant Proposal Development
Funding Strategy
Sponsored Research
Project Management (PMP)
Program Management
Scientific Writing
Technical Communication
Research Program Coordination
Stakeholder Engagement
Budget Development
Budget Justification
Scientific Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Entomology Research
Higher Education Teaching

Selected Professional Highlights

Secured over $30M in competitive funding across federal and non-federal sponsors through proposal development, technical writing, budget development, compliance review, and contributor inputs across multidisciplinary research initiatives.
Coordinated multidisciplinary research and proposal development initiatives involving academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and industry partners.
Developed scientific, technical, and sponsor-facing documentation supporting funding, research, and programmatic objectives across diverse scientific disciplines.
Managed concurrent projects requiring stakeholder coordination, timeline management, compliance review, and effective communication across distributed teams.
Authored and contributed to scientific publications, reports, presentations, training materials, and technical communications supporting research and knowledge dissemination.

Relevant Professional Experience

Scientific Writer | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC 2026–Present

Develop scientific and technical documents supporting large multidisciplinary research initiatives.
Coordinate proposal development activities with investigators and research teams.
Contribute to proposal strategy, technical writing, and sponsor-aligned research communications.

Adjunct Professor | Unity Environmental University | New Gloucester, ME 2024–Present

Teach courses in eco-literacy, climate-smart agriculture, and integrated pest management, strengthening ability to communicate technical topics to diverse audiences.
Mentor students on applied research, scientific writing, and evidence-based problem solving.
Translate complex biological and environmental concepts into practical, learning experiences.

Scientific Consultant & Grant Writing Specialist | Eva Garland Consulting, LLC | Raleigh, NC 2022–2025

Led cross-functional development of high-value proposals for universities, startups, and research organizations, helping teams shape ideas into fundable, execution-ready initiatives.
Worked with technical and business stakeholders to define project goals, clarify requirements, align collaborators, and organize deliverables for complex, deadline-driven submissions.
Translated scientific concepts into clear value propositions, development plans, and sponsor-aligned narratives across agriculture, crop protection, engineering, and medical innovation domains.
Coordinated budgets, timelines, supporting documentation, and contributor inputs to move opportunities from early concept through submission.
Led end-to-end development of competitive proposals securing $30M+ in non-dilutive funding.
Built strong experience in evaluating innovation concepts, aligning stakeholder priorities, and supporting early-stage commercialization and growth initiatives.

Lecturer / Research Scientist | University of North Carolina | Greensboro, NC 2021–2022

Managed instructional and research activities across biology, ecology, and entomology initiatives, integrating scientific content with practical application.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams on biotechnology and crop-improvement projects.
Guided students and researchers in experimental design, analysis, and technical communication.
Supported execution of research objectives through planning, coordination, and documentation.

Applied Insect Ecologist | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro, NC 2019–2021

Led four concurrent applied research projects focused on crop pest solutions and novel control methods, coordinating team activities, timelines, and technical outputs.
Developed research concepts into fundable project opportunities through proposal development for USDA and Bayer Grants4Ag initiatives.
Supervised staff and students while managing project execution, reporting, and dissemination of findings.
Delivered stakeholder-oriented recommendations to support adoption of pest management solutions.
Bridged scientific research and end-user needs by evaluating real-world agricultural problems and translating findings into usable interventions.

Research Associate | South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, SC 2016–2019

Designed and executed multi-year research initiatives focused on stored-product pest management and practical control solutions.
Evaluated performance of pest control techniques under applied conditions, generating findings relevant to implementation and stakeholder use.
Supervised research assistants and coordinated project workflows and documentation.
Presented outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences to support adoption of technologies.

Professional Associations

Entomological Society of America (ESA), USA
International Association of Black Entomologists (IABE), USA
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), USA
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSCUK)
American Association of University Women (AAUW), USA
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, USA
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), USA

Community Outreach and Service

Grant Proposal Reviewer

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), USA

Journal Peer Reviewer

Biological Control
Journal of Agricultural & Urban Entomology
Journal of Economic Entomology
Journal of Medical Entomology
Journal of Stored Product Research

Service to Professional Associations

2026–Date: Member, Award Selection Committee, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, USA
2026–Date: Member, Public Policy Committee, AAUW, Raleigh, NC, USA
2023–Date: Member, Alumni Advisory Panel, CSCUK
2023–Date: Graduate Student Mentor, CSCUK
2017–2024: Secretary and Treasurer, IABE
2023: Student Competitions Judge, ESA National Conference, National Harbor, MD
2023: Symposium Organizer, ESA National Conference, National Harbor, MD
2023: Early Career Professional Webinar Panelist, ESA
2020: Competition Judge, ESA National Virtual Conference
2015: Volunteer, ESA National Conference, Minneapolis, MN
2015: Volunteer, ESA North Central Branch Conference, Manhattan, KS
2012: Volunteer, ESA National Conference, Knoxville, TN

Service to Academic Institutions

2017–2019: Freshman Care Center Advisor, SCSU, Orangeburg, SC
2015–2016: Member, Insect Zoo Committee, KSU, Manhattan, KS
2014–2015: Treasurer, Popenoe Entomology Club, KSU, Manhattan, KS
2013–2014: Member, Entomology Awards Committee, KSU, Manhattan, KS
2013–2014: Secretary, Popenoe Entomology Club, KSU, Manhattan, KS
2013–2014: Entomology Rep, Graduate Student Council, KSU, Manhattan, KS

Service to Other Organizations

2026–Date: Board Member, STEM Generation, Inc., USA
2024–Date: Director of Business Operations, G&A Nexus Consulting, Morrisville, NC, USA
2015–2020: Board Chair, Sem Fronteiras Charity Organization, Ghana
2013–2016: Newsletter Coordinator, AAUW, Manhattan, KS

Awards and Honors (Selected)

2025: United Kingdom Commonwealth Alumni Community Engagement Fund, United Kingdom. Secured funding to address corn yield losses in Ghana through community-driven pest control solutions.
2024: Success Starter Program, Dress for Success Worldwide, New York, NY. Selected for global leadership program recognizing emerging women leaders in science and business.
2023: Athena Enlightened Leader, Athena of the Triangle, Fuquay Varina, NC. Completed Athena Enlightened Leader training, focused on advancing women in STEM and entrepreneurship.
2021: Fellow, Data Science for All Empowerment Program, Correlation One, USA. Merit-based fellowship (3% acceptance rate) for training in Python, SQL, and applied data science projects.
2018: Outstanding Journal Reviewer for the Journal of Stored Product Research. Honored for excellence in peer review and contributions to entomological research.
2016: President’s Prize, Oral Presentation, International Congress of Entomology, Orlando, FL. Awarded for top scientific presentation on insect pest management.
2016: Recognized Journal Reviewer for Biological Control. Commended for outstanding service as a peer reviewer in biological control research.
2016: Graduate Professional Development, KSU, Manhattan, KS. Completed advanced professional development training in teaching and research.
2015: Fellow, Borlaug Institute on Global Food Security, Purdue, W. Lafayette, IN. Selected for global fellowship supporting training in sustainable agriculture and international development.
2015: Fred Clute Scholarship for Research in IPM, KSU, Manhattan, KS. Awarded for excellence in graduate-level integrated pest management research.