California Consulting, LLC

California Consulting, California Consulting, LLCLLC

A California-based Grant Writing and A California-based Grant Writing and Government Affairs Firm that Government Affairs Firm that

Delivers ResultsDelivers Results

Founded in 2004 California Consulting, LLC has quickly established a reputation for hard work and a commitment to success for our clients. With more than 62 clients statewide, California Consulting’s success has translated into rapid and unprecedented growth.

California Consulting has developed an expertise in representing public agencies, private companies and non-profit organizations. We have contracts with 20 cities, 40 school districts and several other entities across the State.

About California About California ConsultingConsulting

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TestimonialTestimonial“We are pleased that we retained California Consulting. In a very short period of time, California Consulting has been very effective in assessing our needs and submitting grants quickly. They have an experienced and hard working team of grant writers and I recommend them without hesitation.”

William M. Molinari Councilmember City of Montebello

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California Consulting regularly organizes trips to Sacramento for our clients. We organize a full day of meetings with key State Agencies that have grant monies available.

Our team makes weekly trips to Sacramento to stay in constant contact with State Agencies and Legislators regarding available funding.

A Sacramento PresenceA Sacramento Presence

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TestimonialTestimonial

Tony BorenExecutive DirectorFresno COG

"It gives me great pleasure to recommend California Consulting, LLC. For several years, the Council of Fresno County Governments (Fresno COG) has retained the services of California Consulting, LLC. Each year, our Policy Board has renewed the California Consulting contract and praised their work. In fact, the last three years, the contract renewal has been by a unanimous vote of all 15 mayors plus the County of Fresno.”

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Needs Assessment:California Consulting staff meets with our

clients to identify priority projects, needs, objectives and tangible goals.

Based on our knowledge of Federal, State, and private funding opportunities our staff closely monitors funding opportunities that fit your needs.

Services ProvidedServices Provided

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Grant Writing:Our grant writers have written over 345

competitive Federal, State and private foundation applications that have been funded for our clients since 2004.

More Than 345 Funded More Than 345 Funded ApplicationsApplications

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Grant Administration:After the grant is awarded there is usually post

award compliance that needs to be addressed. California Consulting staff has extensive experience in the area of grants administration, evaluation, and reporting post-award. We will assist you and your staff to meet all post award requirements.

Services ProvidedServices Provided

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TestimonialTestimonial“Lynwood Unified has been very pleased with California Consulting. The company is responsive, and pays attention to detail. We have been impressed with their grant writers and are pleased to recommend them.”

Ed VelasquezSuperintendentLynwood Unified School District

904/21/23

California Consulting LLC:Will manage all aspects of an organization’s grant writing program including drafting the applications, submission and administration.Has a team of professional grant writers with the experience to develop highly competitive grant applications.We are a revenue generating investment for our clients, thereby helping to alleviate the burden on the general fund.Has never had a client whom we did not secure more money than we were paid.Has generated over $1.4 billion for our clients.

A Record of SuccessA Record of Success

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TestimonialTestimonial"Having served as a City Manager for several cities I have seen many Consulting firms in action. California Consulting is by far the best grant writing and governmental affairs firm that I have worked with. California Consulting has the relationships, know how, hard work ethic and responsiveness that are the key components of any company. I strongly recommend them.”

Alan BengyelFormer City ManagerCity of Orange Cove

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Our ClientsOur Clients

Bear Mountain Recreation & Park District

County of Fresno County of Kern County of Merced City of Arvin City of Avenal City of Atwater City of Chowchilla City of Coalinga City of Delano City of El Monte City of Escalon City of Farmersville City of Fowler City of Fresno Redevelopment

Agency City of Gonzales City of Greenfield City of Gridley

City of Gustine City of Hughson City of Huron City of Kerman City of Kingsburg City of Lancaster City of Lemoore City of Lindsay City of Lynwood City of McFarland City of Mendota City of Modesto City of Montebello City of Monterey Park City of Newman

Government AgenciesGovernment Agencies

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City of Orange Cove City of Parlier City of Patterson City of Porterville City of Rancho Cordova City of Reedley City of Rialto City of Ridgecrest City of Salinas City of San Joaquin City of Soledad City of Tehachapi City of Tracy City of Waterford City of Yuba City The Latino Mayors & Local Elected

Officials Coalition of Fresno County

Fresno Council of Governments (all 15 cities in Fresno County)

Fresno County Workforce Investment Board

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission

Kern Council of Governments (COG) Kingsburg Medical Center Madera Irrigation District McFarland Recreation & Park District Santa Nella County Water District Southwest Transportation Agency Veterans of Foreign Wars – Dept. of

California

Government Agencies Government Agencies (cont)(cont)

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Agape Charter School Alameda County Office of Ed. Alvina Unified School District (“USD”) Alum Rock Elementary District (San

Jose) Armona Union ESD Arvin Union School District Ballico-Cressey USD Bassett USD Caruthers USD Central USD Coalinga-Huron USD Corcoran USD Dixon USD Earlimart SD El Rancho USD

Edison SD Fairfax Elementary SD Farmersville USD Firebaugh Las Deltas USD Fowler USD Golden Plains USD Greenfield Union SD Hacienda-La Puente USD Hayward USD Kerman USD Kingsburg Elementary Charter SD Kings Canyon USD Kings County Office of Education Laton USD Lemoore Union High SD

Public EducationPublic Education

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Lindsay USD Lynwood USD McFarland USD Mendota USD Monroe USD Monterey County Office of Education Monterey Penninsula USD Natomas USD Newman-Crows Landing USD Oxnard SD Reef-Sunset USD Ripon USD Riverdale USD Rowland USD Salinas City Elementary SD

Salinas Union High SD San Jose Conservation Corps &

Charter School San Jose Evergreen Community

College District Santa Cruz County Office of

Education Selma USD Southern Kern USD Sundale Union Elementary SD Terra Bella Union Elementary SD Travis USD West Covina USD Westside SD West Park SD

Public EducationPublic Education

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"California Consulting has exceeded our expectations. Their grant writers have helped us bring in more than $5.5 million in State and Federal funds for our School District. Based on our first hand experience, we strongly recommend California Consulting."

Rich MerloSuperintendentCorcoran Unified School District

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Aarti Petroleum ADHC of Fresno & Clovis ADHC of California Andres Ramos Adventists Health Care Network Biswas Construction BKS Energy, LLC BMB Construction Properties California Institute of Technology

(Pasadena, CA) Central Basin Municipal Water

District Century Builders Chevron Energy Solutions Citadel Investment Group CMQ Associates

Commercial Aviation Services, LLC Creative Bus Sales Crescent View Charter High School E & J Excavation Eminence Healthcare Estes Auto Group Fashion Fair Yogurt Fun World Auto Sales G & K Market GIG Group USA Granville Homes, Inc. Gunner & Andros Investments Harris Construction Happy Market

Private SectorPrivate Sector

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Health Care Supply Inc. Jas Singh Development L.A. Card Clubs Political Action Comm. Lantana Investments Law Offices of Ben Ewell Mariposa Wine Co. Martin Land & Development Company MV Transportation Myron Smith - Attorney at Law Nature’s Energy Nurture by Nature New Urban Strategies Piccadilly Square Precision Engineering Railex

Revultec Reynen & Bardis Communities SilverCreek Properties Skip Barwick Realty Spencer Enterprises Sperry Van Ness SureFire, LLC T.S. Public Relations Tutelian and Company United Development Group Waste Management Zane Hammond Construction

Private Sector Private Sector (cont)(cont)

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Central Basin Water District

Water AgenciesWater Agencies

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“California Consulting has performed very well for the City of Delano. We recommend them highly and have been impressed with their hard work and ability to get things done in Sacramento."

Councilmember Grace VallejoCity of Delano

2004/21/23

California Consulting, LLC is a highly respected statewide firm with prominent clients including, but not limited to: Chevron Energy SolutionsThe City of Montebello Santa Cruz County Office of EducationThe City of TracyCreative Bus Sales (California’s largest bus sales company)Hayward Unified School DistrictWest Covina Unified School DistrictMV Transportation (the nation's largest para-transit company)Waste Management (the nation’s largest waste hauler) Alameda County Office of Education

The Company We KeepThe Company We Keep

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1. Kings Canyon Unified $1.4 million CMAQ (buses) / (9 new CNG buses)2. Kings Canyon Unified $500,000 School Violence Prevention / CDE (Five

years of school violence prevention program)3. Kings Canyon Unified $299,000 Library Literacy Program / Federal ED

(Additional librarian and materials for school library in Orange Cove)

4. Kings Canyon Unified School District $1000 Running Track, Playground Cover / CIWMB (Running track and playground cover at four schools)

5. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$184,000 (Library Literary Program/Federal ED/Additional librarian & materials)

6. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$428,728 California Dept. of Education Technology Voucher (Vouchers for equipment & software)

Examples of WorkExamples of Workfor Kings Canyon USD for Kings Canyon USD

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7. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$10 million California Department of Education/Joint Use (Facilities at six school sites)

• Zumwalt School project is the construction of a new school. The Joint Use funding provided $1.5 million for a library and $1.5 million for a multi-purpose room.

• Grant Middle School was funded $1.5 million for the construction of a gymnasium.

• Jefferson Elementary was funded $1 million for the construction of a multi-purpose room.

• Reedley High School was funded $2 million for the construction of a library.• Riverview Elementary was funded $1.5 million for the construction of a multi-

purpose room.• Dunlap Elementary was funded $1 million for the construction of a multi-

purpose room.


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8. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$330,000 CDE - (Prop 1D, Dunlap High School)

9. City of Reedley/ Kings Canyon Unified/$990,000 CMAQ - (Joint Transportation Yard)

10. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$321,662 DOE - (Improving Literacy through School Libraries)

11. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$635,400 CMAQ - (3 buses)

12.12. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$200,00 Kings Canyon Unified School District/$200,00 Fresno County Fresno County First 5 Family StrengtheningFirst 5 Family Strengthening

13.13. Kings Canyon Unified School District/Orange Cove PD/$53,968 Kings Canyon Unified School District/Orange Cove PD/$53,968 COPS – COPS – (Secure Our Schools)(Secure Our Schools)

14.14. Kings Canyon Unified School District/$500,000 Kings Canyon Unified School District/$500,000 USD HRSAUSD HRSA


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Total: $15,942, 758Total: $15,942, 758Client Since: Client Since: January 1, 2006January 1, 2006

Working Days: Working Days: 1,449 1,449 Dollars per Working Day: Dollars per Working Day: $11,002$11,002

Percentage of Retainer: Percentage of Retainer: 1.40% 1.40% Ratio: Ratio: 71 to 171 to 1

Examples of Work for Examples of Work for Kings Canyon USDKings Canyon USD

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“California Consulting has generated millions of grant dollars for San Gabriel Valley cities and school districts. I give them my highest recommendation.”

Ed RendonChairSan Gabriel Valley Civic Alliance

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1. City of Delano, $150,000 Targeted RAC / California Integrated Waste Management – (Rubberized asphalt on several streets of Delano)

2. City of Delano, $14,350 RAC / CIWMB – (Rubberized asphalt on several streets of Delano)

3. City of Delano, $12,090 City Allotment / Dept. of Conservation – (Beverage recycling city allotment)

4. City of Delano, $99,596 Playground Cover / CIWMB – (Playground cover at every park in Delano)

5. City of Delano, $15,000 Seat Belt Campaign / Office of Traffic Safety – (Officer overtime for seat belt campaign)

6. City of Delano, $300,000 CDBG / Housing and Community Development – (Disaster relief from 2007 freeze)

Examples of WorkExamples of Workfor The City of Delanofor The City of Delano

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8. City of Delano, $126,000 CDF - (Beautification Tree Grant)9. City of Delano, $8,000 CEDAP – (Delano PD)

10.10. City of Delano, $2,000,000 Waste Water Treament – City of Delano, $2,000,000 Waste Water Treament – (State (State Waste Resources Control Board)Waste Resources Control Board)

11.11. City of Delano, $131,225 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance GrantCity of Delano, $131,225 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant

12.12. City of Delano, $276,904 RAC / CIWMB – City of Delano, $276,904 RAC / CIWMB – (Chip Seal)(Chip Seal)

13.13. City of Delano, $423,134 COPS Hiring Recovery ProgramCity of Delano, $423,134 COPS Hiring Recovery Program

14.14. City of Delano, $31,924 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance GrantCity of Delano, $31,924 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant

15.15. City of Delano, $733,210 Neighborhood Stabilization ProgramCity of Delano, $733,210 Neighborhood Stabilization Program

16.16. City of Delano, $31,350 REMOVECity of Delano, $31,350 REMOVE

17.17. City of Delano, $36,872 Baseball Tomorrow FundCity of Delano, $36,872 Baseball Tomorrow Fund


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16.16. City of Delano, $379,650 Southern California Edison Local City of Delano, $379,650 Southern California Edison Local Government Strategic PlanGovernment Strategic Plan

17. City of Delano, $1,854 Office of Traffic Safety – (Click It or Ticket Mini Grant)

18. City of Delano, $31,442 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant19. City of Delano, $144,625 CalRecycle Tire-Derived Grant20. City of Delano, $23,199 BJA Justice Assistance Grant21. City of Delano, $250,000 Disaster Recovery Initiative 22. City of Delano, $1,000,000 Housing and Community Development

– (Emergency Housing and Capital Development)


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Total: : $6,220,425Total: : $6,220,425Client Since: 2008Working Days: 1,690 Dollar per Working Day: $3,570Percentage of Retainer: 3.01% Ratio: 33 to 1


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Meet the StaffMeet the StaffA California-based Grant Writing and A California-based Grant Writing and

Government Affairs Firm that Government Affairs Firm that Delivers ResultsDelivers Results

California Consulting, LLC Owner Steve Samuelian has held various leadership posts during a career spanning almost 25 years.

Former State AssemblymanFormer Senior Congressional Aide at Federal Level (8 years)Has served on various boards, commissions and leadership postsHighly regarded in public policy, local government and education circles across CaliforniaHas been a guest on various local, State and national radio, television and newspaper outlets

Steve Samuelian Steve Samuelian OwnerOwner

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"California Consulting works hard to represent their clients. It is their hard work ethic, responsiveness, and attention to detail that has made them so successful at securing funding for clients. I recommend them without hesitation."

Mayor Dennis DonohueCity of Salinas

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Juan Garza II, Chief Operating Officer of California Consulting, LLC, brings a wide range of experience in law, municipal finance, and local government.B.A. from UCLA and Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho

Former Press Aide for a U. S. Congressman

Served as an investment banker with the firm of Kinsell, Newcomb & De Dios, Inc, in Southern California

Served as Assistant Vice President of the financial advisory firm Caldwell Flores Winters, Inc

Juan Garza IIJuan Garza IIChief Operating OfficerChief Operating Officer

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Earned B.S. from Santa Clara University Completing a Master’s from Note Dame de Namur Worked as Campaign Coordinator and Field

Representative for Former Assemblyman and current CA Secretary of Resources, John Laird

Served as Field Representative for Assemblyman Paul Fong (D – San Jose)

Served on community boards including: Santa Clara Schools Foundation, DAWN, BAYMEC, SVAPADC, and NextVista for Learning

Noelani SallingsNoelani SallingsRegional Director, Bay Area Regional Director, Bay Area

and Central Coastand Central Coast

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Longtime Southern California area leader in education

Serves as the Regional Coordinator overseeing operations for the firm in the Southern California area

19-year school member for the Montebello Unified School District, one of the State's largest school districts

Hector ChaconHector ChaconSouthern CA CoordinatorSouthern CA Coordinator

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"California Consulting is well respected in the halls of the State Capitol. The connections, knowledge of the legislative and funding process, and hard work has made them one of California's most sought after lobbying and grant writing companies."

Former Mayor Victor P. LopezCity of Orange Cove

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Earned his B.A. from UC Berkley and J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law

Elected to his first four-year term on the City Council of Walnut Creek in 2008

Served as Chair of Walnut Creek Transportation Commission

Worked in the mobile technology industry for 13 years Director of North America Mobile sales with SanDisk

Corporation

Kish RajanKish RajanBay Area ConsultantBay Area Consultant

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Public affairs professional with more than 15 years experience

Served for more than 10 years as communications consultant for the Southern California Association of Governments

Serves as chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Stanislaus Council of Governments

B.A. from University of California, Santa Barbara and M.A. from George Washington University

Jeff LustgartenJeff LustgartenBay Area ConsultantBay Area Consultant

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24+ years experience working on grants for the fifth largest City in California (Fresno)

Has written approximately 110 Federal, State and private foundation grant applications

Former Major in Military and current instructor at the University of Phoenix

Earned his B.A. and M.B.A. Served as a grant writer for the City of Fresno Police

Department & Public Works Department

Robert GarciaRobert GarciaDirector of GrantsDirector of Grants

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Responsible for grant research, grant identification and grant writing

B.A. in International Relations, emphasis in Political Science and minor in Philosophy from Pepperdine University

Worked in the office of a U.S. Congressman Taught at San Joaquin Valley College Worked in Washington D.C. for the Guatemala Human

Rights Commission Has written 116 competitive Federal, State and

private foundation grant applications, many of which have been funded

Danielle SoteloDanielle SoteloGrants ManagerGrants Manager

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TestimonialTestimonial"When projects need funding it is often California Consulting that gets the call. They have proven very successful at generating much-needed dollars for our local communities and I commend them for their effective work. We need more hard working companies that care about our communities like California Consulting."

Henry PereaSupervisorFresno County

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Earned Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, Summa Cum Laude and has completed his Master of Arts degree in History at California State University Fresno, also Summa Cum Laude

Has written 157 Federal, State and private foundation grant applications

Has taught credited courses at CSU Fresno, as well as working as a writing tutor and supplemental history instructor at Fresno City College

Tristan ShampTristan ShampGrants ManagerGrants Manager

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Is an appointee of Mayor Villaraigosa to the City of L.A. East Area Planning of CommissionHas extensive experience as a grant writer working with federal, state, and private foundation grants Previously served as the Chief Deputy for L.A. City Councilman Mike HernandezHas written many grants dealing with issues such as at-risk youth and gang violence prevention to educationEarned his B.A. from the University of La Verne

David MarquezDavid MarquezProject ManagerProject Manager

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Has experience in education arena for 17 years

Has written a variety of grants, with expertise in dropout prevention, early intervention, and student success

Served as a reader for the Department of Education for 16 yearsEarned her B.A. from Bringham Young University

Earned her Master of Arts from Azuza Pacific University Has a Multiple Subject Credential and an Administrator Tier 1 Credential

Jennifer CarpenterJennifer CarpenterProject ManagerProject Manager

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Has more than 15 years of experience in grant writing for non-profit organizations, freelance writing and reporting for newspapers and magazines

Served as Development Coordinator for an organization in the Rocky Mountains in which her grant writing and fundraising led to the creation of a home for at-risk and homeless adolescent girls

Earned her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara

Earned her Master’s degree from the University of Montana

Dana LeutschDana LeutschGrants ConsultantGrants Consultant

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"We are very pleased with California Consulting. They have helped generate millions of dollars in grant monies for our district and have excellent relationships in Sacramento. I recommend them strongly."

Juan GarzaSuperintendent Kings Canyon Unified Superintendent

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15-year career in local government, at the city and county levelExtensive experience working with federal, state, and private foundation grantsServed 5 years working for the L.A. County Community Development CommissionServed as staff member for the City of Anaheim Redevelopment Agency for 10 yearsEarned his B.A. from Loyola Marymount UniversityReceived dual degrees in Masters of Public Administration and Masters of Planning from the University of Southern California

Eduardo HernandezEduardo HernandezProject ManagerProject Manager

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Has written San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District grants in 2012 that have totaled $750,000Has composed several education grant applicationsPreviously managed Central Valley newspapersFormerly served as an editor and staff reporterHas worked closely with local school districts and city administratorsEarned his B.A. from California State University, East Bay

Frank GeorgeFrank GeorgeGrants ConsultantGrants Consultant

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“Lynwood Unified has been very pleased with California Consulting. The company is responsive, and pays attention to detail. We have been impressed with their grant writers and are pleased to work with them."

Ed VelasquezSuperintendent, Lynwood USD

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Native of Glendale and a longtime resident of Southern California

B.A. from University of California, Santa Barbara and M.A. from Indiana University

Graduated from the UCLA grant writing management semester-long course

Holds a certificate in Project Management from Villanova University

Has worked for numerous non-profits in Indiana and the greater L.A. area, such as Grant Development Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena and Bloomington, and the Grant Writer for the West Side Homeless Outreach in Southern California

Alice LuckAlice LuckProject Manager for Southern Project Manager for Southern

CaliforniaCalifornia

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15+ years of grant writing experience Served as the grant writer for Butte County Office of

Education and Chico Unified School District, among other entities

Specializes in federal, state and private foundation education grants such as Healthy Start, Healthy Outreach, Carol M. White PEP, Community College Connect grants, Early Childhood Grant for pre-schools, and many more

Served as a grant reviewer for the California Department of Education for the 21st Century Grant, ASES Grant and Healthy Start Grants

Has secured over $21 million in education grants

Amy Christianson Amy Christianson Senior Grant Writing Senior Grant Writing

Consultant for EducationConsultant for Education

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Experience includes working with the Fresno City Attorney’s Office where she supported three Senior Deputy City Attorney’s in the Advisory Unit

Has over 8 years of experience in the legal field in the areas of immigration, civil litigation and land use

Has a combined experience of over 10 years in the Finance and Human Resource industries

Assists owner Steve Samuelian with various special projects, scheduling and organizational duties

Shari HerboldShari HerboldAdministrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant

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TestimonialTestimonial"Whether it is lobbying the state or writing high quality federal and state grant applications, California Consulting has set the standard in the industry. California Consulting's hard work ethic and commitment to producing high quality grant applications is known by municipalities all over the State. I recommend them strongly because I know from personal experience that they deliver what they promise."

Dave EliasFowler City Manager

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B.A. from Fresno Pacific University

Has written 34 competitive Federal, State and private foundation grant applications

Wrote several Edward Byrnes “JAG” Grants, Bullet Proof Vest Grants, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District grants , Tire-Derived Product Grants, and Target Field Trip Grants that were funded for clients

Chelsea VongehrChelsea VongehrAdministrative Grants Administrative Grants

AssistantAssistant

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Phone: (559) 244-0801Website: www.californiaconsulting.org

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