Greetings from Indiana!

DwanaBackLamberson

Hello! I am the Manager of Grant Development at Easterseals Crossroads in Indianapolis, Indiana. We provide comprehensive services to people with disabilities. While I have been at the agency for several years, I am new to the world of grant writing (I started this role in April 2020). I feel I have found my niche! I have learned so much, and I am so excited to have found a group of peers; I look forward to sharing ideas and learning from all of you!

I have been married to my wonderful husband Rick since 2019. We have four cats and an African grey parrot. We live in Greenfield, Indiana, just east of Indianapolis. I love animals, reading, writing, walking, patio sitting, dining, live music, and craft beer. I am passionate about social justice issues, particularly equity and inclusion. Can't wait to chat with all of you!

KaraAdams (Former Community Manager)

Welcome to Compass @DwanaBackLamberson! And thanks for requesting some fun badges! I'm glad that cats, coffee and GrantHub make you happy! Here's a discussion thread for sharing pet pictures in For Fun if you want to share pics of your furry and feathered coworkers!

[Deleted User]

Hello! so great to meet you!

And welcome to the community! I hope you enjoy connecting with other grant professionals here. I love your list of what you love! :) I too love reading (I've been listening more than reading lately), animals, hiking and I wish I had a better deck / porch / patio for patio sitting!!

Thanks for joining us!

-Tammy

DwanaBackLamberson

Thank you @TammyTilzey I've attended several of your webinars and have found them to be extremely helpful to me as a new grant writer! This community looks like a fun place to connect!

DwanaBackLamberson

Thank you @KaraAdams! And yes, those things do make me happy! Didn't see a beer badge LOL!

KaraAdams (Former Community Manager)

Oops....It was hiding! I just sent it to you!

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DwanaBackLamberson

OMG awesome!!!!!

KentWeimer

Welcome @DwanaBackLamberson . Craft beer, pets and Indy - all great things!