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Hi! I'm Dr. Danielle, and I help education organizations answer their most important questions through research, data, and strategic execution. As an Education Research, Data, and Project Management Consultant, I work with school districts, nonprofits, and government agencies to evaluate programs, analyze complex data, and manage projects from scope to delivery. My background spans education policy, research, data strategy, and project management, and I bring both technical depth and real-world practicality to every engagement. I specialize in program evaluation, survey development, data analysis, and translating findings into clear, actionable reports. I also support organizations with data infrastructure, grant writing, and RFP development. My goal is to give you the evidence and organized execution you need to make confident decisions for students and communities.

As a detail-oriented and client-focused professional with 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, I help individuals and brands improve their presence, whether it's through tailored CVs, user-focused feedback, or insightful content creation. Having worked in the tech industry, primarily in FinTech and Cybersecurity, I’ve recruited over 200 professionals and reviewed more than 5,000 CVs. I bring a strong eye for usability, clarity, and communication skills I now apply to: - Reviewing and tailoring CVs to highlight individual strengths and industry alignment - Testing websites and digital products for functionality, usability, and clarity - Providing actionable feedback to improve user experience and engagement - Creating concise and engaging content, from product reviews to professional summaries While I’m new to freelancing, I’ve been informally helping friends and colleagues for years. Now, I’m excited to offer my expertise more broadly and support clients with practical, impactful guidance. Let’s connect and create something great together - whether it’s your next career step or a smoother digital experience.

15+ years in workforce development, not as an outside advisor, but running programs, managing career centers, and delivering technical assistance on federal grants. I've reviewed approximately 100 grant proposals for the U.S. Department of Labor and City of San Antonio, so I know what scores well from the review side of the table. I've provided technical assistance to state workforce agencies across five states on a joint Department of Labor and Department of Justice reentry grant. I've directed operations across 12+ career centers. And I've designed career development curriculum that reached 30,000+ learners across 121 training centers nationwide. I also build technology for this space. I've developed two AI-powered platforms, one for workforce case managers and one consumer-facing, using the Claude API, React, and Supabase. When I advise organizations on AI adoption or technology strategy, I'm not theorizing. I've built it. What I deliver: Technical Assistance for Federal Grantees: program design, performance improvement, compliance guidance, cross-agency coordination. Direct experience with DOL and DOJ grant programs. Curriculum and Training Development: custom course design, e-learning development (Adobe Captivate), train-the-trainer programs, workforce readiness and career pathways content. Grant Writing and Proposal Support: technical narrative, program design sections, logic models, budget justification. I know what scores well because I've sat on the review side. AI and Technology Strategy: needs assessments, platform evaluations, implementation roadmaps for workforce organizations exploring AI tools. Practical guidance from someone who builds in this space. Background: MPA, Arizona State University. Adjunct Professor, BYU-Idaho. National conference presenter. Flexible scheduling. Clear deliverables. I do the work, no team of subcontractors, no handoffs.

I am an expert grant writer who works exclusively with nonprofits. I have a master's of public health degree and am passionate about healthcare, mental health, health equity and disparities, mental health, and housing. I have worked as a grant funder, a manager of grant-funded programs, an independent evaluator for a federally funded (SAMHSA) grant, and have been applying to grants since 2017. I've been in the nonprofit sector since 2008. My expertise includes: Funding: identification of grant/funding opportunities, development of grant application materials, grant proposal writing, submission, application tracking and more. Program planning: program design, background research, identification of evidence-based practices, budgeting, timeline creation, logic models, goal setting, and so on. Evaluation: quantitative and qualitative methodology, outcome evaluation design, process evaluation design, instrument selection or creation, implementation fidelity guidelines, data collection procedures, protection of subjects/participants, data analysis plans, and reporting results to multiple audiences. Areas of expertise include: ✅ nonprofits ✅ public health ✅ healthcare ✅ mental health ✅ substance use disorders ✅ housing/homelessness ✅ social justice ✅ LGBTQ+ issues

I am a RIVA-trained qualitative research moderator with a strong foundation in both healthcare and commercial research, bringing deep experience in facilitating conversations on sensitive topics and with diverse populations. With a Master of Public Health and a background as a research associate, I combine methodological rigor with empathy and adaptability. My expertise spans healthcare, social issues, and general marketing research, supported by refined writing and proofreading skills developed through academic and professional research work.

Complex research encompasses more than finding information you can trust. It requires knowing where to look, what matters, and how the pieces fit together. I help mission-driven organizations investigate difficult questions, assess risk and compliance considerations, and identify the funding resources that can help turn their plans into action. STRATEGIC RESEARCH For questions that require external review across multiple sources, including public records, government data, policies, regulations, and other authoritative materials when relevant. This research may be needed for program development, policy or regulatory questions, comparative research, determining community sentiment, or developing a deeper understanding of a complex issue before making a decision. RISK ANALYSIS & COMPLIANCE For projects that require internal review of requirements, policies, procedures, or other standards to identify potential gaps, inconsistencies, or areas of concern. This may include federal grant compliance research, determining procurement requirements, policy and procedure review, comparing practices against established guidance, or clarifying compliance and risk considerations before key decisions are made. GRANT & FUNDER RESEARCH For organizations that need help identifying funding opportunities and understanding which funders are most aligned with their work. Services may include grant prospect research, funder history and giving patterns, eligibility and fit assessment, funding landscape research, and deeper review of public and private funding sources. With more than 1,000,000 public records searches conducted in my previous practice, I bring deep experience navigating legal and public information sources to my current engagements. My background includes a master's degree in criminal justice/forensic psychology and formal training in grant writing. I am especially drawn to projects in education, criminal justice, reentry, and child protection. If this feels aligned, I would love to hear about your project.