Dr. Krista Kurlinkus, founder of Grant Writing Made Easy and CEO of Krista Kurlinkus, LLC, has an impressive background as a Ph.D. in English-Rhetoric, Composition & Literacy Studies. Her ten years in grant writing consulting and education have established her as a nationally recognized expert in the field of grant writing. She is also a GPA-approved grant writing trainer.

Through her groundbreaking online course,

Grant Writing Made Easy, Dr. Kurlinkus has revolutionized grant writing education, equipping over 10,000 students with the skills to effectively articulate their organizations' mission and programs, secure crucial funding, and bring their transformative projects to life.

Dr. Kurlinkus has written winning multi-million dollar federal grants; global development grants; state grants; multiple six-figure research grants; and corporate, private, and community foundation grants for over 100 nonprofit, government, and academic clients.

As a sought-after educator and consultant, she continues to be at the forefront of grant writing and technology, providing aspiring grant writers with the tools they need to succeed.

Stephanie is a grant writing associate and has a PhD in rhetoric and writing studies and a passion for effective and engaging communication. She’s written everything from scholarly articles and college-level curriculum to grants and permit applications to novels and TTRPG campaigns. Besides writing, she loves knitting, playing ukulele, and watching noir films from around the world.

Nija is a seasoned public health professional with over 10 years of expertise in nonprofit program management, grants management, and proposal development. She is the lead consultant at Gritty Grants. Nija earned her undergraduate degree in biobehavioral Health from Penn State University, laying the foundation for her multidisciplinary approach. She furthered her education by obtaining a master’s in public health from Temple University.

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Nija's passion lies in creating impactful grants proposals that address the well being of under resourced communities. Nija owns her own consulting business, Gritty Grants, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She specializes in Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development grants.

Daniel is an experienced grant writer and development professional who brings expertise in grant administration and program management to support organizations in winning and getting the right grants for their programs. He has worked intensively with underserved communities of color across the state of Oregon to secure funding to advance programming for ultimate community benefit, primarily in the fields of health, workforce development, small business technical assistance, youth development with a focus on STEAM, and the social determinants of health. 

Daniel holds a B.A. in International Relations with a specialization in International Development, a passion which has led him to work internationally with organizations such as “America Solidaria Internacional”, the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, and Institute for Mexicans Abroad. This experience, and a strong academic background in writing and research, enables him to turn complex ideas into words that can be turned into actionable community projects. 

He serves as Secretary of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Oregon & SW Washington Board and holds a Certificate in Grant Writing from Portland State University (PSU). Throughout his career, Daniel has helped organizations secure significant awards from state and national entities.

Will is lead UX designer and technical writer. He is also a professor of rhetoric, digital media, technical communication, and user-centered design, with research that seeks to democratize and humanize technological design, improving the ways in which designers and their users communicate—from web UX, to hospital forms, to digital writing classrooms.