Prior to starting my coaching and consulting practice, I completed undergraduate coursework in Applied Psychology and Social Work, and formal training in Conflict Resolution, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Developing Cultural Competency, Case Management, Group and Personal Relations, and Mental Health and Addiction Counseling. My focus on assisting creative people, primarily non-profit leaders, stems from my passion to serve others and make the world a better place.

In 2011, I earned the CT Recovery Support Specialist credential after attending advanced training supported by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. I have professional experience in the field of mental health and addiction services, including work with individuals, group facilitation, and post-award monitoring and reporting of federal funding. In 2011, I also received special recognition from CT Congressman Christopher Murphy for assisting people with psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.

In 2013, I began consulting with local non-profit organizations to help develop, fund, and sustain projects. I have received formal training in Researching Grant Opportunities, Program Development, Proposal Writing for Foundation and Corporate Grants, Preparing Government Grant Applications, Preparing Budgets, and Program Monitoring and Evaluation. Shortly after the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, I prepared my first successful grant application for an outreach project under Access Health CT.

In 2016, I earned the Certified Grant Writer credential after passing a three-part exam with the American Grant Writers’ Association, an IACET Accredited Provider. Since 2017, I have been the Chairperson of three American Grant Writers’ Association Special Interest Groups; Healthcare (Physicians and Clinics), Justice and Law Enforcement, and Mental Health. In addition, I have successfully secured funding for many organizations whose projects help marginalized and vulnerable populations.

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