OVID Solutions is a woman-owned and operated consulting firm that specializes in helping communities plan for the future and secure dollars to implement large-scale visions. We assist organizations with initiatives from economic development to environmental protection and help implement major infrastructure projects. We seek to better the lives of others, be a part of something bigger and make a positive impact. We pride ourselves on:
- Specializing in working with small communities that without support may never see these opportunities.
- Getting to know an organization deeply so we can effectively tell their story.
- Becoming a part of the organization’s team and building relationships with staff.
- Coaching organizations to be the face of interactions with funding agencies to grow their internal capacity.
Whether it’s a small town looking to grow or a large city with plans for transformation, we promise to love a community like it is our own home.
Yes, we are grant writers and managers. And that’s just the beginning. Our team is so much more.
- We are STRATEGISTS who know how to help your organization identify the right grant and build the right relationships and partnerships to increase your competitiveness.
- We are URBAN PLANNERS who understand how communities work including their infrastructure, natural systems, and social structures.
- We are PROJECT MANAGERS who can plan out milestones, meet deadlines, and drive a project across the finish line.
- We are BUDGETING EXPERTS who know how to build strong project budgets.
- We are COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS who get to know your mission and goals and tell your story in a way that appeals to funding agencies.
Our Team
Julie Dennis
Owner
Julie earned her master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, contributing to her passion for working with clients to secure funding to make their visions and plans come alive.
Shawna Martin
Strategic Planning and Grants Development Director
Shawna has her master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a love for leading a team of grant developers to great success for OVID’s clients
Dornecia Allen
Grants Management Director
Dornecia earned her master’s degree in Public Administration and her bachelor’s degree in Political Science giving her a strong foundation to lead OVID’s team and clients in government and grant administration.
Michele Brantley
Project and Business Coordinator
Michele earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Liberty University in Virginia and is the glue that holds Team OVID together in business coordination.
Taryn Parazo-Morrow
Senior Project Manager
Taryn earned her bachelor’s degrees in English Writing & Rhetoric and Psychology at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, and loves to tell the technical story of our clients to help them win grants.
Nancy Rassmussen
Project Analyst III
Nancy has her master’s degree in professional development and her bachelor’s degree in social science interdisciplinary with a knack for research that she uses to explore grant opportunities for clients.
Danielle Durrance
Grant Manager III
Danielle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Florida State University and a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Johns Hopkins University and enjoys using her organizational and analytics skills to keep our clients moving forward to project completion
Taylor Perkins
Project Analyst I
Taylor earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida State University in May of 2023 with a secondary major in English Literature, Media & Culture and a minor in Sociology, making her the perfect fit for telling the story of OVID clients.
Christa Harris
Grant Manager III
Christa earned her master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in business administration bringing these skills to help OVID clients navigate complex grant administration requirements.
Kalynn Woodward
Grant Manager I
Kalynn Woodward is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of West Florida and has focused her career and education on the organization of businesses and keeping organizations on track.
Amy Harrison
Grant Manager III
Amy has a broad base of professional experience with over 25 years of working with federal, state, and local funding.
