Coumba is an independent grant consultant providing proposal development and management consulting services to non-profit organizations. She has secured funding from various state and federal agencies, including the Departments of Health and Human Service, Education, and Energy.

She brings deep expertise in healthcare, having served as the Director for SOX & Internal Controls for Kaiser Permanente’s Health Plan Service Administration, where she led a team of finance consultants providing advisory services to senior leadership. Coumba is a seasoned Audit and Finance professional who holds a master’s degree in business administration and is a Certified Internal Auditor. Prior to being a grant professional, she worked at Ernst & Young (EY) for nearly ten years, managing audit and finance projects for Fortune 500 clients.

With meticulous attention to detail and strong budgeting skills, she helps clients consistently meet key grant application requirements. She is continually inspired by the passion, energy, and hope that her clients bring to the world, and she is motivated by serving those committed to making a difference.

Her multicultural background enriches her work, fostering inclusivity and understanding of diverse communities. Having grown up in an underserved community, she is deeply committed to empowering populations facing systemic barriers and creating positive change in their lives. In her free time, Coumba volunteers for the Senegal Health Institute, contributing to projects that advance maternal health in the Sahel Region.