Cori Franco is a writer, grant researcher, motivational speaker, and Transformative Studies Ph.D. student. With 5+ years of experience as a writing educator, she supports graduate students and nonprofits in crafting compelling proposals for scholarships, research funding, and/or grant opportunities. As she continues her own scholarship journey into her doctoral program, Cori has gained deeper insights into the strategies for locating funding. Her mission is to empower students and nonprofits to create powerful narratives that encourage funders to invest in optimistic, resilient, and committed individuals and organizations focuses on helping their community thrive.