California Consulting July 2013 Power Point Presentation

California Consulting, California Consulting, LLCLLC

The largest and most effective The largest and most effective grant writing company grant writing company

in the State in the State

Founded in 2004 California Consulting, LLC has increasingly gained a reputation for hard work and a commitment to success for our clients. With more than 75 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 25 cities, 50 school districts, charter schools, non-profits and others.

About California About California ConsultingConsulting

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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 work with them."

Ed VelasquezSuperintendent, Lynwood USD

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

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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Needs Assessment:California Consulting staff meets with clients to identify priority projects, needs, objectives and tangible goals.

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

Services ProvidedServices Provided

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Grant Writing:Our grant writers have written 471 competitive Federal, State and private foundation applications, for our clients, that have been funded since 2004.

471 Funded Applications471 Funded Applications

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Grant Administration:Following the awarding of a grant, post-award compliance is addressed. California Consulting staff has extensive experience in the area of grants administration, evaluation, and post-award reporting. We will assist you and your staff in meeting all post-award requirements.

Services ProvidedServices Provided

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California Consulting LLC:Manage all aspects of an organization’s grant writing program including drafting the applications, submission and administration.Develop highly competitive grant applications with a team of experienced professional grant writers.Help in alleviating the burden on general fund by generating revenue for our clients.Secure more money that what we are paid.Generate over $1.4 billion for our clients.

A Record of SuccessA Record of Success

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ReferencesReferences

Ron Bates, City Manager City of Pico Rivera

Rene Bobadilla, City Manager City of Huntington Park

Stan Dobbs, Chief Business Official San Diego Unified School District

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Our ClientsOur Clients

Bear Mountain Recreation & Park District

County of Fresno County of Kern County of Merced City of Avenal City of Atwater City of Chino City of Chowchilla City of Coalinga City of Commerce City of Compton City of Delano City of Downey City of Farmersville City of Fowler City of Fresno Redevelopment

Agency City of Greenfield City of Gridley City of Hughson

City of Huntington Park City of Kerman City of Lancaster City of Lemoore City of Lindsay City of Los Angeles City of Lynwood City of McFarland City of Manhattan Beach City of Modesto City of Montebello City of Monterey Park City of Newman City of Orange Cove City of Parlier

Government AgenciesGovernment Agencies

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City of Patterson City of Porterville City of Rancho Cordova City of Ridgecrest City of Salinas City of San Joaquin City of Tehachapi City of Tracy City of Vernon 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 Malaga County Water District McFarland Recreation & Park District Santa Nella County Water District Sand City Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler Co. Sanitation

Dist. Southwest Transportation Agency Veterans of Foreign Wars – Dept. of

California

Government Agencies Government Agencies continued…continued…

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Agape Charter School Alameda County Office of Ed. Alisal Union School District Alum Rock Elementary District (San

Jose) Armona Union ESD Arvin Union School District Ballico-Cressey USD Bassett USD Big Creek School District Calexico USD Caruthers USD Castro Valley USD Central USD Central Union School District Chawankee USD Coalinga-Huron USD

Compton USD Corcoran USD Delano USD Dixon USD Earlimart SD El Rancho USD Elk Hills School District Fairfax Elementary School District Farmersville USD Firebaugh Las Deltas USD Fowler USD Galt Joint Union High School District Garvey School District Greenfield USD Hacienda La Puente Unified School

District Hayward USD

Public EducationPublic Education

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iLEAD Charter School Kerman USD Kingsburg Elementary Charter SD Kings Canyon USD Kings County Office at Education Laton USD Lemoore Union High SD Lindsay USD Lynwood USD Madera USD McFarland USD Mendota USD Modoc County Office of Education

Newman-Crows Landing USD Patterson USD Pixley USD Reef-Sunset USD Rialto USD Ripon USD Rowland USD Salinas City Elementary SD Salinas Union High School District San Ardo Unified School District San Jose Conservation Corps Santa Cruz Office of Education SCViCharter School Selma USD

Public Education continued…Public Education continued…

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South Whittier Unified Southern Kern USD Terra Bella Union Elementary School

District Travis USD West Covina USD West Park SD Westside Unified School District Whittier City School District

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Public Education continued…Public Education continued…


"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 aUniform Biswas Construction BKS Energy, LLC BMB Construction Properties California Institute of Technology

(Pasadena, CA) 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 Gemstone Foundation GIG Group USA Granville Homes, Inc. Gunner & Andros Investments Happy Market Health Care Supply Inc.

Private SectorPrivate Sector

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Jas Singh Development L.A. Card Clubs Political Action Comm. LA Impact 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 Tri-City Regional Medical Center T.S. Public Relations Tutelian and Company United Development Group Waste Management Zane Hammond Construction

Private Sector Private Sector continued…continued…

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National Hispanic University

UniversitiesUniversities

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Non-ProfitsNon-Profits

211LA County


“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

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California Consulting, LLC is a highly-respected statewide firm with prominent clients who have included, but are not limited to:

Chevron Energy SolutionsThe City of Montebello Santa Cruz County Office of EducationCity of La HabraCreative 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) City of Los Angeles Community Development Department

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: $16,542,758Total: $16,542,758

Client Since: Client Since: January 1, 2006January 1, 2006

Working Days: Working Days: 1,603 1,603

Dollars per Working Day: Dollars per Working Day: $10,161$10,161

Percentage of Retainer: Percentage of Retainer: 1.54% 1.54%

Ratio: Ratio: 65 to 165 to 1

Total Paid to CC: Total Paid to CC: $254,507$254,507

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

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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 Assembly MemberFormer 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."

Former 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 Assistant Vice President to a financial advisory firm.

Served as an Investment Banker to an investment banking firm.

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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 210 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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Twenty-four years experience working on grants for the State’s fifth largest City in California.

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 180 competitive Federal, State and

private foundation grant applications, many of which have been funded

Danielle SoteloDanielle SoteloProject ManagerProject Manager

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Experience includes working with the State’s fifth largest 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 HerboldOffice ManagerOffice 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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An appointee of Former Mayor Villaraigosa to the City of L.A. East Area Planning of Commission.Has 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 Hernandez.Has written many grants dealing with issues such as at-risk youth and gang violence prevention to education.Earned his B.A. from the University of La Verne.

David MarquezDavid MarquezProject ManagerProject Manager

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Earned BA in Art from California State University, Fresno Earned MA in linguistics and Language Development from

San Jose State University. Holds a certificate in Grant Writing and Administration from California State University, Fresno. Holds a certificate in Online Teaching and Learning from

California State University East Bay. Prior to joining CC, Gary served as Director of Product Development at SNAP! Learning and has taught English and

Linguistics since 2001 for the State Center Community

College. Gary has written 31 grants to date.

Gary RogersGary RogersProject ManagerProject Manager

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Earned Bachelor of Science from California State University, Sacramento, where she studied Health Science-Administrative Health Care.

Prior to joining California Consulting, Jessica’s grant writing experience included EDD funds, WIA Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy, Step Up grants, WIA Title IB Adult/Dislocated Worker and Youth, Welfare-to-Work, WIA 167 NFJP, gang prevention & teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) grants, and career and technical education/training grants (including Green and Healthcare industries).

Jessica has been dubbed a “Green Specialist” due to her expertise securing grant money for projects related to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

Jessica has written 45 competitive federal, state and private foundation applications.

She has secured over $6 million in grant monies since 2008.

Jessica RowleyJessica RowleyGrant ConsultantGrant Consultant

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Prior to joining California Consulting, Ron served as Grants Coordinator to Silicon Valley FACES.

Also, served as Executive Director for the Manilatown Heritage Foundation as well as Vision New America. He also served as Director at the Japanese Community Youth Council’s TRIO Upward Bound in San Francisco.

Ron currently serves on the Mission College and De Anza College’s Community Advisory Committees.

He is, also, a national trustee representing Northern California on the Board of the Filipino American National Historical Society.

A multi-faceted individual who creatively utilizes his wealth of experience as an educator, performing artist, musician, community activist, historian and advocate for children and youth to bring a lifetime of wisdom to the work he performs.

Ron MurieraRon MurieraBay Area/NorCal CoordinatorBay Area/NorCal Coordinator

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Earned BA in English from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Earned MA in Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Prior to joining California Consulting, Lance served as a School Principal for fifteen years.

His emphasis/focus is on grant research and administration.

Lance has written between 20 and 25 grants to date.

Lance TullisLance TullisGrant CoordinatorGrant Coordinator

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Holds Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA.

Holds Masters Degree in Latin American Studies with a certificate in Leadership in Sustainability from the Anderson School at UCLA.

As a Graduate student, she was intern to the Chief Operating Officer at the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles.

Prior to joining California Consulting, Cedar served as Program Coordinator for the Community Market Conversion.

Cedar LandsmanCedar LandsmanProject ManagerProject Manager

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Dr. Abajian holds a Multiple Subject and Special Education Teaching Credential from the State of California.

Prior to joining California Consulting, Wendy was contracted by a Non-Public Agency (NPA) provider to serve as Consultant to LAUSD, the San Fernando Valley Regional Center and to perform duties of an Inclusion Specialist to a Charter School.

Her emphasis/focus is on Education Appointee of Governor Deukmejian and Pete

Wilson as Advisory Board Member to Protection and Advocacy Inc. and Lanterman State Hospital serving two terms.

Wendy AbajianWendy AbajianSenior Consultant Senior Consultant

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Earned BA from California State University, Los Angeles.

MS from California State University, Fullerton in Education with an emphasis on Reading.

MA from California State University, Los Angeles in Educational Administration.

More than 18 years in Education holding several titles: teacher, peer-coach and (grant) administrator.

Grant Management experience spans over 8 years. Served as Grant Writer for School District. Specializes in federal and state grants. Secured close to 2 million in grant awards.

Linda RamirezLinda RamirezProject ManagerProject Manager

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Received an AA from East Los Angeles College. Earned BA in Political Science from University of Southern California. First in his family to graduate from college. Proud graduate of Bishop Amat Memorial High School.

Paul has served the Bassett Unified School District (BUSD) as a School Board Member since 2001.

Previous experience includes serving as Legislative Analyst for a law firm. Also, worked as Grants Administrator to city administration.

Paul SolanoPaul SolanoProject MangerProject Manger

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Served as Field Deputy for City of L.A. for six years. Helped draft and enforce city ordinances. Created and contributed to the First Council District Newsletter.

Served as Field Representative to Assembly District 49 with an emphasis on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Served as Field Representative to Senate District 24 with an emphasis on Education and East LA City Hood viability.

Earned BA in English Literature from California State University, Los Angeles.

As a consultant, worked with PG&E, SoCal Gas, METRO, CA Department of Insurance.

Monica Aleman Monica Aleman Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant

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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."

Mayor Pro Tem Victor P. LopezCity of Orange Cove

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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 LeuschDana LeuschGrants ConsultantGrants Consultant

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15-year career in local government, at the city and county level.Extensive experience working with federal, state, and private foundation grants.Served 5 years working for the L.A. County Community Development Commission.Served as staff member for the City of Anaheim Redevelopment Agency for the last 10 years.Earned his B.A. from Loyola Marymount University.Received 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 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 years.Served as a California Department of Education grant reader for 16 years.Earned her B.A. from Bringham Young University.Earned her Master of Arts from Azuz Pacific University.Has a Multiple Subject Credential and an Administrator Tier 1 Credential.

Jennifer CarpenterJennifer CarpenterProject ManagerProject Manager

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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. MolinariCity of Montebello Councilmember

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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

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

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

Has secured over $21 million in education grants

Amy Christianson Amy Christianson Senior Grant Writing Consultant for Senior Grant Writing Consultant for

EducationEducation

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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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Bill MartinezBill MartinezGrant ConsultantGrant Consultant

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MA in City & Regional Planning from John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University. BA in History from California State University, Long Beach.

Previous Director of Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles.

Former Executive Director of Eureka Communities Los Angeles, a learning fellowship of non-profit Executive Directors

Board of Directors of San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corp.; All Peoples Christian Center; Peace Over Violence; Cornerstone Theater Company; Advisory Board the Gang Violence Bridging Project and Renewing Democracy Through Racial/Cultural Reconciliation.

Veronica AguasVeronica AguasGrant ConsultantGrant Consultant

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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and English Literature

Worked in municipal programs for over 10 years writing grants and managing grant funded projects and programs.

Directed the grants department for a Southern California based grant writing company specializing in Federal, state and local funding administration.

Her work focused on Los Angeles County transportation priorities and projects with multiple agencies such as Caltrans and Metro.

Her efforts include: $8.7 million Metro Call for Projects grant award for freeway expansion, $2.7 million for major corridor beautification, designated federal appropriations, and numerous safety improvement projects varying in grant funds from $100,000 to $850,000

Phone: (323) 728-9002 Montebello Office Phone: (559) 244-0801 Fresno OfficeWebsite: www.californiaconsulting.org

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