May 1, 2026 – MANASSAS, VA – Becky Heisinger, CGMS, director of rural initiatives for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO), has been elected to serve on the National Grants Management Association (NGMA) Board of Directors. Her three-year term began on May 1.
Heisinger has nearly 20 years of grants management experience in healthcare and nonprofit settings. In her current role, she oversees SDHAO’s nonprofit arm, where she and her team manage a diverse portfolio of federal, state and foundation grants. She provides strategic oversight across the full grants lifecycle and has played an active role in strategic planning to ensure grant-funded initiatives align with organizational priorities and long-term sustainability.
“I am delighted to welcome Becky Heisinger to the NGMA Board,” said Lashon Brown, CGMS, NGMA President. “Through her extensive background in nonprofit leadership and healthcare, Becky brings a valuable perspective that will help guide NGMA’s strategic planning and maintain the Association’s position as a trusted educational association.”
Heisinger holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is in the process of completing a doctorate in leadership. She is a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) and a Project Management Professional (PMP). Heisinger serves on NGMA’s Certification Council and previously served as the Council’s inaugural chair. She is a past presenter at NGMA’s Annual Grants Training, the largest grants management-focused training in the nation.
Heisinger was elected by Association members by majority vote during the NGMA Board elections in February 2026. The NGMA Board of Directors is comprised of 12 member volunteers with experience in professional leadership roles and in grants management across numerous sectors including federal, state and local governments; education (K-12 and institutes of higher education); nonprofits; and tribal governments.
NGMA supports more than 7,500 professionals across grants management, including supervisory, support, accounting and compliance roles. NGMA provides the education, resources, community and support that professionals need to understand grants management guidance; advance professionally and personally; and expand their network. For more information, visit https://www.ngma.org/.