A B O U T
C J
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Image description: black and white headshot with bright, turquoise border featuring a white, nonbinary person wearing thick black glasses and a black shirt looking into the camera with a soft, closed-mouth smile.
CJ (they/them) has been writing for over a decade. Leveraging 12 years of grant and proposal writing and over six years of clinical research experience, they are a development strategist committed to advancing the arts, grassroots community health initiatives, and advocating for racial, gender, and disability justice.
As a media relations lead, CJ has secured features and reviews for organizations in major publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer and The New York Times. They're proud to have been a selected 2024 Speaker for the Art-Reach Cohort, a Philadelphia-based professional development course on accessibility and the arts for nonprofit professionals across the US.
A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College with a strong focus on writing, CJ also hails from a long line of storytellers: print journalists, television broadcasters, radio hosts, artists, and grant writers are all part of their family tree. Crafting captivating narratives that help people and projects thrive is a skill they love to lend, and a legacy they’re proud to carry forward.
TESTIMONIALS
"[At the University of Pennsylvania,] CJ consistently demonstrated exceptional communication skills, both in written and verbal form. Their ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner was impressive, and their collaborative and supportive demeanor fostered a positive work environment."
Andre R., Specialist, Merck
"CJ is the ideal person to collaborate with.
They are a great listener, a brilliant visionary, and approach projects from all possible angles – bringing creativity and pragmatism."
Amanda F., Co-organizer, Mutual Air Festival
"CJ’s expertise in crafting compelling and well-researched grant proposals is truly exceptional."
Leigh H., Co-organizer, Queerobics West Philly
INVESTMENT
- Funding Strategy: $900 - $2,500
- Letters of Interest and Straightforward Grants: $300 - $1,200
- Federal Grants: $3,500 - $5,500
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