Extensive background with writing reports, articles, proposals, and grants. Resourceful and thorough. Dogged researcher. Ability to conduct survey research, crunch numbers, find relevant statistics, and use them to tell the story. Able to make grants and proposals compelling to appropriate audience. Experience with government and foundation grants. Background in public policy with experience in economic development, higher education, Hispanic health, the environment, health policy, education, community development, pension policy, and business development. My diverse background, practical skills, and ability to learn new things quickly allow me to serve my clients with ease and to deliver an exceptional product.