Stephy Lao Nong is the Contracts and Grants Manager for the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center. She oversees all inter- and extramural funds, prepares grant proposals, and manages the full process from pre-award through post-award and closing. Stephy also creates budget and expenditure reports for TLC leadership.
Before joining the TLC, Stephy worked in various departments across UCLA, gaining extensive knowledge of UC financial operations, accounting principles, and academic standards. Her previous roles equipped her with a deep understanding of UCLA’s systems, and she frequently collaborates with the Office of Contracts and Grants Administration (OCGA), Extramural Fund Management (EFM), and general accounting teams. Stephy has also led training for departmental staff on UCLA financial systems, policies, and business practices.
Stephy earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies – Economics from UC San Diego. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, weightlifting, hiking, and trying new restaurants and boba shops.