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Dr. Marcus Adewale

Lead Instructor · Foundation Grants

GPC · 15+ years

Dr. Marcus Adewale is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) practitioner who has led development for three Chicago nonprofits and secured over $12M in foundation funding. He designed UCL's Foundation curriculum around the exact process he uses to win grants — and teaches every session live.

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Renata Cole

Renata Cole

Instructor · Municipal & State Grants

James Okafor

James Okafor

Instructor · Federal Grants

Aisha Bello

Aisha Bello

Instructor · Board Development

Daniel Reyes

Daniel Reyes

Lab Facilitator · All Tracks

Grace Thompson

Grace Thompson

Instructor · Grant Management

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