Kodi Brown: A Steady Presence Behind Millions in Research Funding

She has made her office a stress-free oasis. She keeps her lights dimmed and sits surrounded by photos of friends and family.

“I look at them whenever I get stressed,” said Kodi Brown. “I know they are proud of me and what I’ve accomplished.”

What she’s accomplished is significant. Since starting her role as a financial support coordinator, Brown has played a central role in supporting National Science Foundation (NSF) proposal submissions within the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy (SCP) at Georgia Tech.

“We are only halfway through the fiscal year, and Kodi has already handled 19 NSF submissions—surpassing her total from last year,” said SCP Director of Research Operations Mary Helen Hayes.

“These proposals represent more than $13 million, with one $350,000 award already funded and another major submission cycle still ahead. Kodi’s growth reflects not only increasing expertise, but also a deep commitment to supporting faculty and doing the work well.”