Professional of the Year - Government/Grant Writing
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Brooke A. Smith |
Title: | Grants- Legislative Liaison |
Industry: | Government |
Type of Organization: | County Government |
Major Product/Service: | Researching, developing, and securing funding, both at the state and federal levels, that align with strategic goals and priorities. Cultivating strong relationships with funding agencies and fosters intergovernmental collaboration, bringing critical resources to priority projects. |
Expertise: | Brooke is responsible for all aspects of grant management, freelance writing, and educational consulting services. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | Local |
Affiliations: | Florida Housing Coalition; F.A.P.A. |
University/Degree: | ES-D, Leadership, American College of Education; M.A., Literacy, American College of Education; B.S., Wellness Leadership, University of South Florida |
Hobbies/Sports: | Rodeo, reading, art, digital design |
Spouse: | Jonathan Smith |
Married: | 12/31/2013 |
Children: | Reese, Braxton, Bauer, Beckham |
Work History: | Private Gym Owner, Professional Soccer Player, VP of B3R Sports, LLC., Educational Consultant and Tutor, Educator (all grade levels), College Professor, American Heart Association Program Consultant, Freelance Journalist, and Paralegal |
Career Accomplishments: | Division I/Professional Soccer Player, Secured and Managed Millions in Grant Funding, and Teacher of the Year Multiple Times |