About Us
Grant Writers for Health (formerly Sidnae Global Research) is a woman-owned grant-writing business in Maryland that helps US-based health centers seek and secure corporate, foundation, and government grants. We specialize in federal grants and cooperative agreements from SAMHSA (mental health), CDC (disease prevention), the Department of Justice, the Health Resources and Services Administration (healthcare workforce), and the Administration for Children and Families (parenting and child development). In 2024 we changed our name to showcase our commitment to supporting health organizations.
With our expert guidance and technical assistance, nonprofits have raised over $15M (and growing) and obtained over 100 awards.
Our Value & Solutions
Whether you are building a program from scratch, looking for new funders, or hoping to increase revenue, we can help you by:
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Supporting your leadership and development team by doing the work for you.
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Helping you stand out from the crowd with new and revamped content writing.
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Working with your team to prioritize funding needs.
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Reducing your workload by 40 to 100 hours per grant.
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Cutting your personnel costs by $65,000 to $100,000 + per year
Our client partners experience a $10-20 rate of return for every $1 spent!
Meet Our Grant Writers
Dondra Ward Uzoka,
President & CEO
Dondra Ward Uzoka, CEO of Grant Writers for Health, is passionate about supporting organizations that create healthier communities. Specializing in federal grants for health programs, she and her team have helped nonprofits win $15M+ in competitive grant awards. As a Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainer, Dondra loves to work with mixed-level groups and cohorts. Before starting SGR, Dondra worked at the US Dept. of Health and Human Services and the US Environmental Protection Agency. She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Biotechnology, a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Informatics, and the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential.
Dr. Kristen Gingery
Grant Team Lead
Dr. Kristen Gingery is committed to enhancing collaboration with Grant Writers for Health’s health center partners, excelling in grant writing, and fostering team mentorship that drives success. She has 25 years of diverse experience as a psychologist, educator, and nonprofit executive. In the past five years, she has secured over $12 million in grant funding and is dedicated to expanding access to health services for underserved youth and marginalized communities. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, focusing on Adult and Professional Learning Facilitation.
Hussein Sesay
Government Grant Lead
Hussein Sesay is a researcher, policy advisor, and project coordinator with extensive expertise in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, project management, and grant writing. As the Grant Writers for Health's Government Grant Lead, he directs the development of complex federal grant applications, leads a team of grant writers, and fosters strong client relationships to deliver impactful proposals. He holds a Master’s in Policy Economics from Williams College and a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Sierra Leone.
Beatriz Moreno
Grant Writer
Beatriz Moreno, owner of Beatriz Moreno Consulting, LLC, is an Entrepreneur, Fundraiser, and Culture- Keeper. She is a proud Latina and immigrant; born in Honduras, she spent her childhood and teenage years growing up in Southern California and her native country. She brings an extensive professional background on both sides of the fundraising equation - setting up grantmaking programs for philanthropies and assisting organizations in securing funds. She's raised over $5.2 million for clients and set up grantmaking programs to award another $4.5 million. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, travel, equity, and culture.
Sylvia "Chivis" Alanis
Grant Writer
Chivis Alanis, owner of The WellAware Society, LLC, is a highly driven bilingual (Spanish) leader offering over ten years of senior-level grant writing, strategy, program design, project management, community impact, and equity/inclusion initiatives experience. She is passionate about community and social impact with results aptitude and profitability proficiency. Recent client engagements include Texas A&M University-San Antonio, the CDC Foundation, the Alaska Department of Health, Integral Care Austin, and the Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas, with over $1.5 million secured in grant awards.
Dr. Colleen McMilin
Grant Writer
Dr. Colleen McMilin, owner of Roadrunner Science Communications Consultancy, LLC is a public health practitioner, academic, and registered dietitian (RD) with extensive experience developing programs and writing grant applications. She has secured funding for more than 15 projects over the course of 10 years totaling $1.85 million. She is passionate about women's and children's health, unrecognized women in science and diversity in STEM. Colleen holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, a Master of Public Health, a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, and has met the Commission on Dietetic Registrations (CDR) criteria to earn the RD credential.
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Shannon Middleton
Grant Writer
Shannon Middleton, owner of Royal White Consulting, LLC, has over 25 years of experience working with local, state, and federal organizations to assess, analyze, and improve organizational efficiency and program implementation. Shannon has expertise in helping nonprofits prioritize and streamline their efforts to ensure that they are poised to submit competitive proposals that are aligned with their mission. Shannon has a Master of Public Health with a concentration in maternal and child health and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education.
Mara Bacsujlaky
Grant Writer
Mara Bacsujlaky, owner of Sustainable Results LLC, specializes in positive youth development, environmental education, health and wellness, rural infrastructure, community and economic development, and community planning and sustainability projects. She contributes diverse experience in providing these services to Alaska Native tribes, remote rural communities, non-profit social services and environmental organizations, and institutes of higher education. She has expertise in assisting young and/or smaller non-profit organizations in the assessment of grant-readiness and alignment of project objectives with organizational goals and overall mission.
