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Building on our team’s unmatched experience in promoting local governments and their partners, TFG provides clients the strategies and tools to shape national policy, obtain resources for revitalization and innovation, and get results in Washington D.C. We help our clients build stronger communities through securing federal funding through grants, federal financing tools, and project authorizations, advocating for regulatory and legislative policy changes, and strategic planning and consulting services. TFG is also proud to work with network of talented consultants and senior advisors who enable us to augment the services we provide our clients with their specialized areas of expertise.

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Gabrielle Bronstein

Gabrielle Bronstein

Grants Principal
Marissa Burger

Marissa Burger

Grants Specialist
Jeffrey Burke

Jeffrey Burke

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Laura Cosenzo

Laura Cosenzo

Operations Manager
Chris Cummins

Chris Cummins

Legislative and Policy Director
Jay De La Rosa

Jay De La Rosa

Grants Specialist
Lane Dickson

Lane Dickson

Partner
Ann Durand

Ann Durand

Associate
Tina Dykstra

Tina Dykstra

Executive Assistant
Leigh Fanning

Leigh Fanning

Grants Specialist
Wyatt Fritz

Wyatt Fritz

Grants Analyst
Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin

Senior Associate
Zachary Hancock

Zachary Hancock

Data Analyst
David Hoover

David Hoover

Principal
Jennifer Imo

Jennifer Imo

Managing Partner of Advocacy
Zach Israel

Zach Israel

Principal and Manager of Legislative Affairs
Marcusleen Jones

Marcusleen Jones

Controller
Chris Kearney

Chris Kearney

Principal
Jess Kennedy

Jess Kennedy

Project Accountant
Kristen H. Long

Kristen H. Long

Grants Principal
Val Massolo

Val Massolo

Senior Advisor
James McConnell

James McConnell

Of Counsel
Dan Miglin

Dan Miglin

Grants Specialist
Mike Miller

Mike Miller

Partner
Courtney Miller

Courtney Miller

Senior Associate
Stephanie Missert

Stephanie Missert

Senior Advisor
Kristi More

Kristi More

Managing Partner of Grants
Catherine Riggs

Catherine Riggs

Senior Grants Specialist
Brittani Robinson

Brittani Robinson

Senior Grants Specialist
Heidi Schott

Heidi Schott

Grants Principal
Bradd Schwichtenberg

Bradd Schwichtenberg

Senior Policy Advisor
Nicole Sibilski

Nicole Sibilski

Senior Grants Specialist
DeAndre' Smith

DeAndre' Smith

Technology Coordinator
Earl Stockdale

Earl Stockdale

Of Counsel and Senior Advisor
Alexander Strizak

Alexander Strizak

Executive Assistant
Jeremiah Van Auken

Jeremiah Van Auken

Senior Associate
Elizabeth Vela

Elizabeth Vela

Grants Analyst
Amanda Wylie

Amanda Wylie

Grants and Policy Analyst

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TFG Grants Expands Team, Ceylon J. Herath Newest Grants Analyst/Researcher
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TFG Grants Expands Team, Ceylon J. Herath Newest Grants Analyst/Researcher

Ceylon strengthens the rapidly expanding TFG Grants Team’s federal funding offerings.

LINCOLN, Neb. – The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Ceylon J. Herath as the newest TFG Grants Researcher/Analyst. Ceylon brings local government, public sector, community and economic development, federal grant writing, corporate communications, and litigation experience to help support TFG Grants team services.

"We’re excited for Ceylon to join our rapidly growing team," said Jennifer Imo, Managing Partner of Client Services. "Ceylon has important experience in a number of federal funding programs that are of significant interest to our clients including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) programs. Ceylon is an important asset to our team."

In this role, Ceylon contributes to the identification of prospective funding sources and programs and assists with the preparation and submission of applications to federal, state and foundation funders.

“I’m excited to be a part of the TFG Grants Team,” said Ceylon. “I’m eager to utilize my research skills and knowledge of the grant-making landscape to identify and evaluate funding opportunities that align with our clients’ goals."

Prior to joining TFG, as a Community Development Specialist, she served as the Recipient Grant Manager and primary financial manager for all CDBG projects. In addition to drafting federal grant applications and administering funding, she has served as a litigation paralegal, executive coordinator, and local government graduate student intern throughout her time in her undergraduate and graduate programs. Ceylon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Southeast Missouri State University.

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