Meet the Team

Portrait of a smiling woman with short dark hair, wearing a navy blazer and beige sweater, standing in a well-lit indoor space with large windows.

Angela Terrell

Principal Consultant

Grace Grants combines expertise in journalism, research, public affairs, and filmmaking to create clear, impactful stories that support your mission. Our thorough research and strong storytelling help capture the attention of key audiences and advance your goals with professionalism.

Angela is a dedicated storyteller and strategist, passionate about writing that informs and uplifts. Her career began in broadcast journalism, reporting national business news for PBS’s Nightly Business Report. While covering Capitol Hill hearings and economic trends, she learned to create clear, engaging stories quickly.

For over ten years, she applied these skills with a healthcare nonprofit, writing grants, planning outreach, and building partnerships that create community impact. She has lead communications and fundraising as the Business Development and Marketing Director for a pro bono physical therapy clinic.

Angela is also an accomplished filmmaker. She produced the award-winning documentary Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma, which explored the impact of childhood sexual abuse among black women. This work deepened her commitment to supporting programs that empower women and girls, especially those recovering from trauma.

Whether writing grants or producing films, Angela’s goal is to connect purpose with impact.

Close-up image of a woman with dark, wavy hair, wearing a white top and a dark blazer.


  • Grants Manager

    Grace Grants combines strong research practices with business strategy to support organizations seeking funding with greater clarity and confidence. Our thoughtful, data-guided approach ensures your mission is clearly presented and your impact is well understood.

    Shelly is a grant writer and strategist with experience supporting schools, churches, and community organizations. Before transitioning into the grants space, she spent more than 16 years in corporate banking with CitiBank and American Express, working across collections, skip tracing, credit, and ultimately serving as a Business Consultant for small businesses. There, she saw firsthand how often organizations were denied funding simply because no one explained why or how they could better position themselves for future opportunities.

    Before joining Grace Grants, Shelly worked in the Office of Research and Grants at UNC Charlotte, where she saw firsthand how much collaboration goes into a strong proposal from program staff and finance teams to researchers and writers. That experience shaped her approach today: clear organization, strategic communication, and intentional teamwork.

    Shelly is currently completing her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at UNC Charlotte, where her academic focus examines behavioral-health research for women. Women have historically been underrepresented in research literature, and she is passionate about contributing to a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of their experiences.

    Across roles, her consistent goal is to simplify the funding process, help organizations communicate their value effectively, and position them to secure the resources they need to grow.

    If your organization is preparing to pursue grant funding and wants support bringing structure, strategy, and clarity to the process, let’s connect.

Close-up of a smiling African American woman with gray hair, wearing a white shirt and a dark blazer, with large hoop earrings, in an indoor setting.


  • Senior Grant Writer

    India is an accomplished communications strategist, who brings over 15 years of experience supporting complex federal IT and communications initiatives. She excels in translating technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation across digital and print platforms, making information accessible for diverse audiences. Her expertise includes end-to-end documentation management, software manual editing, and collaboration with engineers, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, high-quality materials.​

    Her technical skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, PowerPoint, Adobe Professional, SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, and project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. She is also experienced with SOMA (MS Dynamics 365) and Drupal environments. She consistently delivers exceptional results in editorial quality assurance, system documentation, technical specifications, and standardized onboarding materials. Her ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders ensures every document is accurate and tailored to its audience.​

    India’s professional background features senior roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, supporting IRS and SAMHSA/HHS projects. She has developed strategic messaging for national public health campaigns, produced content for large government websites, and optimized editorial processes for compliance and accessibility. She holds a UX Certification from the Nielsen Norman Group, is a Certified Usability Analyst (Human Factors International), and maintains an active Secret Clearance.​

    Through leadership in content development and document management, combined with a deep understanding of federal contracting environments, she is a valuable asset to organizations seeking grant writing excellence, clear communication, and high standards in documentation and strategy.

Contact us

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!