EXPERTISE

Independent consultant specializing in grantwriting and development. Have coordinated several arts education projects, and worked directly with a wide variety of populations, from inner-city children and homeless youth to women prisoners and disabled adults. Possess excellent people skills, wide experience and training in writing and editing, agility on both Mac and PC, HTML programming. Fluent in Spanish.

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE GRANTWRITER AND NONPROFIT CONSULTANT
San Francisco, CA and New York, NY. April 2001 - present

Research and write foundation, corporate, and government grants for nonprofit organizations; clients have included At the Crossroads, Canal Youth Soccer Academy, Mission Neighborhood Centers, involveX, ACHIEVE, the Hearing Society, and the Mission Planning Council. Facilitated a startup gang-prevention collaborative in San Francisco's Mission District.

YOUTH ADVOCATE, PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR, AND GRANTWRITER
At the Crossroads
San Francisco, CA. Jan 2000 - May 2001

Researched and wrote grant applications, assisted with individual donor drive, and raised in-kind donations. Conducted nightly outreach to homeless youth and young adults in San Francisco's Mission District; distributed food and hygiene supplies and educated youth on health issues. Counseled and case-managed clients, including sex workers, intravenous drug users, and gang members. Wrote and designed publications and website (www.atthecrossroads.org). Conducted research on services and homelessness. Networked with service providers and funders.

ART BUS COORDINATOR AND EDUCATOR:
Wheels of Wonder Art and Text Mobile
Providence, RI. May 1999 - Sept 1999

Organized art-mobile tour; led creative writing, art, and bookmaking activities with children and adults around Rhode Island. Public relations for Rhode Island School of Design Museum and Providence Public Library. Designed website.

PRISON/ARTS PROGRAM COORDINATOR & WORKSHOP LEADER:
Space in Prison through the Arts and Creative Expression. Swearer Center for Public Service, Brown University
Providence, RI. Sept 1997 - May 1999

Coordinated volunteer program and led weekly theater, creative writing, and visual arts workshops in the Rhode Island Women's Prison. Researched and wrote grant applications. Produced annual publication of inmates' writings and art. Designed website.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Writer's Groups. Swearer Center for Public Service
Providence, RI. Jan - Jun 1997

Coordinated volunteer program and led creative writing exercises with developmentally disabled adults.

YOUTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
South Bronx Summer Project.
Bronx, NY. June 1994 - Aug 1994

Worked with a team to create a community park and garden and ran a recreational and educational program for children in the Hunt's Point area of the South Bronx. Ran a paid work and education program for local teenagers which included educational seminars, writing workshops, and trips. Worked closely with exclusively Spanish-speaking teenagers. Raised funds.

EDUCATION

M.A. in Anthropology (2005) and Certificate in Culture and Media (Documentary Film) (2006).
New York University. New York, NY.

B.A. in Latin American Studies (1999).
Brown University. Providence, RI.

SKILLS

Writing and Editing.
Grantwriting and fundraising.
Computer fluency on both Mac and PC.
HTML programming.
Web design.
FinalCut Pro video editing.
DVC Pro shooting and basic lighting.
Spanish fluency.