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I am an R&D Scientist and full-time Scientific/Medical Writer specializing in grants, dissertations, manuscripts, clinical protocols, regulatory documents, pitch decks, etc. I am also a scientific consultant in the fields of cancer biology, infectious diseases, and metabolism and my germane experience spans more than 15 years in academia and industry.

I am a thorough, detailed, engaged, thoughtful, and conscientious researcher, writer, and editor. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and a BA from UC Berkeley and 25+ years of experience in research/evaluation, project management, and writing/editing within non-profit, for-profit, and academic environments. Rigorous and Responsible Researcher I will carry out all of your research needs with accuracy, efficiency, and elegance: web research, study design, survey development, data collection, qual and quant analyses, etc. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and a BA from UC Berkeley and 20+ years of experience in research design, management, and implementation within non-profit, for-profit, and academic environments (including Director of Research and Evaluation for a large healthcare company and Associate VP of a Market Research company). Professional Writer and Editor I have a strong background writing and editing a wide variety of copy, including academic publications, research reports, grant proposals, business plans, marketing materials, websites, blogs, articles, white papers, professional communications, and presentations. I particularly excel at taking large amounts of information and streamlining into sleek synopses that highlight key points and important takeaways. I pay close attention to the needs and voices of all of my clients and am able to create strong, clear, and persuasive written content, regardless of the topic. ***** I’ve worked in many types of environments including academic, healthcare, non profits, market research, public health, government, software, small biz/start up, and large corporate (as well as food service, dry cleaning, pharmacy, delivery person, personal assistant, etc). I’ve consulted for a bunch of academic institutions and for-profit and non-profit organizations, including the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, UC Berkeley, Stanford University and Hospital, UCSF, UCLA, the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, and the Pediatric Pain Program at the UCLA Hospital. I love big ideas and providing the structure around them to ensure their realization. I’m also a big fan of using the amazing technologies and networks that we have to connect ourselves and help support each other in enriching (and fun!) ways. QUALIFICATIONS • Strong knowledge of research methodologies and QA processes as well as ability to design, manage, and evaluate studies • Excellent writing, editing, copywriting, and presenting abilities (co-author of 14 publications and 17 conference presentations; strong background in editing proposals, business plans, reports, manuscripts, books) • Extensive experience in client development, project/data management, statistical analysis, and assessment/evaluation • Exceptional ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and achieve goals in fast-paced, high pressure situations • High level of organization, attention to detail, and accuracy • Outstanding communication/interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with all organizational levels • Thoughtful focus on customer service and responsiveness

Transform Your Manuscript with a Story Architect I help writers and other storytellers shape their narratives into compelling, publishing-ready manuscripts. As a developmental editor, I give high-level guidance on how to improve your story's structure and pacing, strengthen character depth and arcs, highlight and develop your most compelling themes, and address plot holes or elements that aren't working. For writers who are already happy with their story's structure and want to focus on the next step of refining their writing style, my work as a line editor is focused on making the most out of every scene, every line of dialogue, and every rhetorical device so that the strength of your writing reflects the strength of your narrative. 📚 Editorial Specialties Genre Fiction • Create and sustain intrigue from page one • Strengthen your story’s structure and narrative arcs to create compelling rising action • Develop characters with emotional depth, compelling motives, and complex internal lives • Refine prose for stronger voice and smoother flow • Resolve plot or character inconsistencies Nonfiction & Professional Editing • Polish essays, articles, and promotional content for clarity and precision • Shape proposals and campaigns into clear, strategic narratives • Make every sentence read with confidence and purpose 🗣️ What Clients Say “Catherine was able to synthesize information and make stellar recommendations. It is truly her gift to comprehend what the writer is saying, but understand how to express the same idea both more eloquently and clearly.” Madeline W. “Catherine leaves no corner unpolished, I can't recommend her enough!" Nicollette T. Check out my profile for more testimonials!

Executive Startup Advisor & Non-Dilutive Funding Strategist | PhD | 10+ Years | $50M+ Secured | Federal Grants & Contracts | 3x Founder | TedX Speaker I remember how challenging it was to transition from a PhD scientist into an early-stage startup founder, executive, & operator. Over the past 10+ years through building start-ups myself and advising hundreds of founders, I’ve seen how difficult it can be for technical and clinical founders to turn strong science into fundable, commercially credible startups. Here’s are some resources to help secure federal grants and contracts: - Website & SBIR/STTR grant templates: keepyourequity.co - YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@stacylchin I’m an Executive Startup Advisor and Non-Dilutive Funding Strategist working with scientists, clinicians, academic PIs, and technical founders spinning high-risk, high-impact R&D innovations out of leading universities and research institutions, including Harvard, MIT, UC Berkeley, Columbia, and UCLA. I’m also a Techstars and MassChallenge mentor and have advised hundreds of early-stage founders across biotech, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics, AI, climate, energy, defense, and hard tech—often supporting teams tackling some of today’s most complex global challenges and navigating early fundraising and commercialization for the first time. My work focuses on advising early-stage, R&D-driven startups and helping founders make sense of early fundraising, clarify commercialization strategy, and position complex technical innovation in a way that resonates with funders, partners, and investors. I bring this perspective not only as an advisor, but also as a three-time startup founder, having built start-ups in emerging, cross-disciplinary technical spaces where there is no clear playbook. My past work has received support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, with media coverage in CNN, NBC, BBC, and The Boston Globe. I’ve secured patents, published peer-reviewed research, won pitch competitions, and held leadership roles across R&D, product development, go-to-market, sales, business development, and commercialization. Over the past decade, I’ve helped startups and research-driven teams secure $50M+ in non-dilutive (non-networked) funding across healthcare, biotech, life sciences, medical devices, and hard tech through highly competitive federal grants and contracts. One of my earliest clients was awarded one of the first $25M+ ARPA-H contracts, setting an early benchmark for large-scale non-dilutive success. I’ve also served as an SBIR reviewer for both NIH and NSF, participating in multiple study sections and evaluating proposals across technical merit, commercialization strategy, and program fit—experience that directly informs how I advise teams on building competitive funding strategies. In parallel, I run a leading YouTube channel with 10,000+ subscribers, where I teach founders and technical teams how to navigate federal funding, grants, and contracting pathways. Who I Work With & How I Help I advise: • Early-stage, R&D-driven startups and academic spin-outs • PhD scientists, clinician founders, and technical CEOs preparing for first-time fundraising • Executive teams seeking senior, science-literate strategic guidance My work is strategic and advisory, focused on: • Non-dilutive funding strategy (federal grants & contracts; SBIR/STTR) • Fundable R&D, commercialization, and narrative positioning • Pitch decks, technical white papers, and commercialization plans • Go-to-market strategy, customer discovery, and ongoing executive advisory If you’re looking for guidance on how to translate early-stage, high-impact, high-risk innovation into a credible commercialization strategy (e.g., fundraising, positioning, market analysis, go-to-market (GTM) planning), let’s chat! Executive startup advisor • Startup consultant • Non-dilutive funding strategy • Federal grants & contracts • SBIR consultant • STTR consultant • NIH grants • NSF grants • Biotech consultant • Life sciences consultant • Medical device consultant • Commercialization strategy • Go-to-market strategy • Pitch deck advisor • Technical white papers • R&D strategy • Early-stage startups • Hard tech startups

I focus on strategic planning, fundraising, and grant-writing, something I have done throughout my career as leader of various enterprises. I have raised well over $10 million in grants, largely for education projects, and have sometimes served on the other side of the grant process, assessing proposals and writing RFPs, and experience that has improved my success rate when responding to grant opportunities. Most recently, I created a campaign for a small arts organization, raising half a million dollars in six months, more than the organization's annual budget. In the past few years, I have written several successful proposals for workforce development, including one in data science and renewable energy in the United States, and social enterprise in Africa and the Asian subcontinent. My experience as executive director in several organizations helps me help you in thinking strategically about how to narrow your goals around what you most want to accomplish, so you can raise money to support your organization's particular capabilities.

Hardworking professional experienced in all aspects of nonprofit operations. Capable of managing grants, as well as coordinating programs and projects. Looking for a new opportunities for advancement. Accomplishments: - Awarded multi-million dollar grant awards - Nearly tripled foundation revenue in three years - Oversees and manages over 50 grant awards