We are thrilled to announce that our grant writing consultancy team has grown by three exceptional grant writers and a digital marketing and sales assistant! With this expansion, we are now able to accept new clients who are seeking to secure grants to support their projects, organizations, and initiatives.
At our consultancy, we understand the importance of funding for our clients’ missions. We believe that every project deserves a chance to succeed, and we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals through successful grant proposals. With our team’s combined experience and expertise, we can now offer even more comprehensive and personalized services to our clients.
Our new grant writers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our consultancy. Each of them has a proven track record of success in securing funding for a wide range of projects, from community-based initiatives to scientific research. They are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the grant writing field, and they are passionate about helping our clients achieve their funding goals.
With our expanded team, we can now offer a wider range of services to our clients. We can provide support at every stage of the grant writing process, from identifying funding opportunities to crafting compelling proposals that stand out to funders. We also offer grant management services, including grant reporting and communications support.
Our Team
Here are brief introductions to each of our team members:
Dr. Krista Kurlinkus is our founder, CEO, and lead grant writer. She holds a Ph.D. in English Rhetoric, Composition & Literacy Studies from The Ohio State University and has written winning multi-million dollar federal grants, global development grants, state grants, six-figure academic research grants, and corporate, private, and community foundation grants.
Dr. Julie Ann Ward is our lead grant writing associate and Grant Writing Made Easy instructor. She holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley, and has worked as a researcher and educator at various institutions. Dr. Ward is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and was named the Poet Laureate of the City of Norman in 2022. Julie specializes in Women’s/Human Rights, Racial and Cultural Justice, Arts and Culture Research and Nonprofit Grants.
Dr. Stephanie Weaver is a grant writing associate and has a PhD in rhetoric and writing studies and a passion for effective and engaging communication. She’s written everything from scholarly articles and college-level curriculum to grants and permit applications to novels and TTRPG campaigns. Besides writing, she loves knitting, playing ukulele, and watching noir films from around the world. Stephanie is an Environmental Advocacy, Arts and Culture, and Workforce and Economic Development Grants Specialist.
Dr. William Kurlinkus is our lead user experience designer and technical writer, as well as a professor of rhetoric, digital media, technical communication, and user-centered design. He assists clients with writing technical documents such as manuals, standard operating procedures, and reports. Internally, he works with our team to develop courses and improve our students’ user experience.
Newest Members
Here are our newest team members!
Angela Bates is a grant writing associate with experience in research and development, international business, and communications. She has been honored with the 2022 Global Phenomenal Woman Award for her unwavering dedication to community development and empowering her clients throughout the world to create inspiring narratives. Angela is a Biomedical Research and International Grants Specialist.
Dr. Jen Herman is a grant writing associate with expertise in academic and scientific writing. She earned her PhD in Rhetoric and Composition at the Ohio State University, and has experience consulting with clients on writing, revising, and editing research journal manuscripts and grant proposals. Jen is an Arts and Sciences Research Grants and Technical Writing Specialist.
Maira Durazo, M.P.A., is a professional grant writer and program manager of over four years. She has held various roles surrounding social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, program development, and grant writing, centering the delivery of public service through equity, inclusion, and diversity. In addition to her extensive experience writing grants, Maira is a creative leader with in-depth knowledge and expertise. Maira is a Federal Workforce and Economic Development Grants Specialist.
Arielle Isedenu is our digital marketing and sales assistant. She is a 2022 graduate of Dartmouth College, trained vocalist and singer/songwriter with a focus in Alternative R&B. She has experience in grassroots organizing, TikTok agency start-ups and recently worked on the creative team at Illumination Entertainment and the digital marketing team at Friends at Work, a celebrity talent management company.
Our Services
With the addition of these talented folks, we’re confident that we’ll continue to provide our clients with the highest quality grant writing services and achieve even greater success in securing funding for important causes.
To inquire about our services, please request a discovery call today. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you secure the grant funding you need to achieve your goals.
