Andrea Laughlin

Responsible for researching, writing, and soliciting grants from corporate, private foundations, and government sources to enhance Family Service's fundraising capacity and strengthen its mission to combat hunger and homelessness. Secured over $800,000 in funding within two years from a diverse range of sources, including the Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Council and state, city, and county agencies, foundations, and corporate grant funders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full grant lifecycle, from research and writing to submission and post-award administration.
• Developing persuasive content, including logic models, work plans, and budgets, and formatting proposals according to RFP and grant requirements.
• Collaborating with accounting, program managers, and the executive director to ensure compliance with grant contracts, including the creation of reports and required documentation.
• Maintaining grant compliance by updating web portals, internal tracking systems, and staff with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Communicating with donors for funding and community outreach, contributing to the organization’s growth.
• Assisting the Executive Director with writing content for the annual report and agency newsletters.
• Attending city, county, and chamber meetings to represent the organization and identify new opportunities.
• Supporting the development department’s fundraising strategy and participating with the Resource Development Committee in aligning the agency’s needs with grant and sponsorship opportunities.
• Designing marketing collateral and assisting in event management to promote the organization’s initiatives.

EVCHC is an FQHC non-profit health center established in 1970 with locations throughout San Gabriel Valley. I wrote, edited, and gathered RFP/RFQ/RFI grant information for submittal to federal, county and local insurance grant funders. Grants include:

• CA Path - Cited TPA HCA ($200,000): CalAIM, Enhanced Care Management (ECM) is a statewide Medi-Cal benefit with a population focus on adults at risk for avoidable hospital or emergency department (ED) utilization (formerly high utilizers) and adults with serious mental illness and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• L.A Care Health Plan: Community Health Investment Fund (CHIF): ($150,000) To provide EVCHC’s lower-income, mainly obese patients (5,000 patients) access to free nutritious food, including nutritional and diabetes classes, to reduce BMI and/or LDL and improve their health and well-being
• L.A Care Health Plan and Health Net: The LA County Field Medicine Program ($1.2 million) created funding for a new mobile medical unit and staff to service the homeless and low-income in the East Valley of San Gabriel Valley
• HRSA-24-078 – Expanded Hours ($700,000): BHSE funding to support health centers to increase access to behavioral health services through starting or expanding mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services to address these gaps
• HRSA-25-084 ($1 million): To increase operational hours at EVCHC, we will implement an 18-month phased approach, starting with our largest clinics for immediate impact

Grant Writing - East Valley Community Heath Center (EVCHC) – West Covina

EVCHC is an FQHC non-profit health center established in 1970 with locations throughout San Gabriel Valley. I wrote, edited, and gathered RFP/RFQ/RFI grant information for submittal to federal, county and local insurance grant funders. Grants include:

• CA Path - Cited TPA HCA ($200,000): CalAIM, Enhanced Care Management (ECM) is a statewide Medi-Cal benefit with a population focus on adults at risk for avoidable hospital or emergency department (ED) utilization (formerly high utilizers) and adults with serious mental illness and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• L.A Care Health Plan: Community Health Investment Fund (CHIF): ($150,000) To provide EVCHC’s lower-income, mainly obese patients (5,000 patients) access to free nutritious food, including nutritional and diabetes classes, to reduce BMI and/or LDL and improve their health and well-being
• L.A Care Health Plan and Health Net: The LA County Field Medicine Program ($1.2 million) created funding for a new mobile medical unit and staff to service the homeless and low-income in the East Valley of San Gabriel Valley
• HRSA-24-078 – Expanded Hours ($700,000): BHSE funding to support health centers to increase access to behavioral health services through starting or expanding mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services to address these gaps
• HRSA-25-084 ($1 million): To increase operational hours at EVCHC, we will implement an 18-month phased approach, starting with our largest clinics for immediate impact

Proposal Writing & Marketing Support - Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting - Alhambra, CA

Researched, collected, and managed technical information from subject matter experts, drafted grant proposals, and formatted RFPs for final submission. Managed the entire process from project kickoff to final delivery for both nonprofit and for-profit clients across Southern California, including:

• Villages of California (VoC), Sigma Beta Xi Youth, Family Services (SBX), and more)

Grant Writer/Project Management - Boules Consulting - Costa Mesa

Researched, collected, and managed technical information from subject matter experts, drafted grant proposals, and formatted RFPs for final submission. Managed the entire process from project kickoff to final delivery for both nonprofit and for-profit clients across Southern California, including:

• Villages of California (VoC), Sigma Beta Xi Youth, Family Services (SBX), and more)

Researched, collected, and managed technical information from subject matter experts, drafted grant proposals, and formatted RFPs for final submission. Managed the entire process from project kickoff to final delivery for both nonprofit and for-profit clients across Southern California, including:

• Villages of California (VoC), Sigma Beta Xi Youth, Family Services (SBX), and more)

Developed, edited, and compiled proposal content for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs related to engineering and construction consulting services. Responsibilities included researching and gathering technical information from subject matter experts, formatting layout and design according to RFP requirements for 200-400 page proposals, creating resumes, and collaborating with subcontractors to draft proposal content. Additionally, managed social media posting to support business development efforts. Contributed to a team that successfully secured several multimillion-dollar AEC contracts across Southern California, including:

• Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA),
• ISD
• City of Carson
• Fullerton College and several other K-12 and college projects..

In a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, I wrote and edited compelling RFP, RFQ, and RFI proposals for architectural and engineering services focused on schools and public facilities. I managed the entire proposal process, from go/no-go decisions and kickoff strategy meetings to final production and delivery, ensuring alignment with proposal requirements.

Key responsibilities included:

• Collaborating with the pursuit team, including marketing designers, subject matter experts (SMEs), architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to develop comprehensive proposals.
• Managing the workflow of the pursuit team to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Researching and gathering technical information from SMEs, ensuring accuracy and relevance in proposal content.
• Formatting and designing layouts in compliance with RFP/RFQ/RFI specifications.
• Writing and editing proposal content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to grammar and style guidelines.
• Maintaining and updating information databases, including resumes, boilerplate content, rate sheets, and project information.
• Securing necessary approvals and ensuring proposals met all submission requirements.
• Assisting the team in creating collateral and PowerPoint presentations for sales presentations and interviews with school districts.
• Supporting the development of marketing materials for trade shows, awards submissions, magazine articles, and community engagement initiatives.

Oversaw workflow and ensured the accuracy of Workers' Compensation independent medical reports prior to attorney and court review. Collaborated with insurance providers, physicians, nurses, and the medical director to address report-related issues and ensure compliance with standards.

Key responsibilities included:

• Developing and maintaining training manuals, written work instructions, and policies and procedures for the audit process.
• Training medical service coordinator staff on procedures and internal systems.
• Editing and proofreading peer-to-peer physician reports for Workers' Compensation claims, ensuring medical rationale was thorough and aligned with state guideline criteria.
• Gathering medical documentation and preparing cases for review by physicians and the legal team.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and successful completion of projects, ensuring alignment with the company's marketing strategy, objectives, and goals.

Key responsibilities included:

• Managing and overseeing an internal e-commerce marketing website that enabled 2,000 agents to purchase over 60 marketing materials, including print brochures, listing presentations, signage, and email campaigns.
• Leading project workflows from planning to implementation, managing 50 to 100 active jobs simultaneously.
• Ensuring milestones were met and adjusting schedules as needed to keep projects on track.
• Defining project scope, goals, tasks, and resource requirements.
• Assembling and assigning project teams, directing staff, and coordinating efforts to achieve project objectives.
• Proofreading and editing marketing content to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Tracking the progress of marketing jobs through completion, collaborating with the department on electronic media to meet print deadlines.
• Working closely with the design team on promotional marketing projects and serving as the liaison between real estate agents and print vendors.
• Preparing reports to track project progress, identify challenges, and provide solutions.