Meet Our Team

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.

Our Staff

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.

Dornecia Allen

Grants Management Director

Dornecia earned her master’s degree in Public Administration and her bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

Michele Brantley

Project and Business Coordinator

Michele earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Liberty University in Virginia.

Testimonials

"Capacity is the number one challenge facing the rural communities and local governments in the Apalachee Region. While we do our best to provide support, we simply cannot do it alone. We consider OVID Solutions an excellent partner in our efforts to support these communities and appreciate the impact that we make together to enhance our region."

– Chris Rietow, Executive Director, Apalachee Regional Planning Council

"The City of Bristol is a small community without staff to dedicate to grant writing or grant management. With the support of OVID Solutions, we have landed over $8.5 million in federal funding that will change the lives of our citizens and the face of our downtown area. We appreciate their knowledge and feel fortunate to be working with their team."

– Robin Hatcher, City Clerk, City of Bristol

"OVID Solutions has increased the capacity of our organization immensely over the past two years. With their support, we were able to manage a large state grant award and have now secured over $1 million in grant dollars, which will help transform Gulf Specimen Marine Lab into the aquarium of the future. The staff at OVID is part of our team."

– Cypress Rudloe, Executive Director, Gulf Specimen Marine Lab