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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.