GAPS Experts

Co-Founder, Grant Alliance for Public Safety

Certified Grant Specialist II, GAPS Instructor

Concentration in Law Enforcement

"It is rewarding to share knowledge that positively influences grant writers to make a difference in their communities."

Denise currently serves as a non-sworn member of the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, in Bucks County, PA, with 19 years' experience developing public safety initiatives, writing grants and managing projects. 

She had the privilege of working on the International Association of Chiefs of Police's pilot project resulting in IACP's "Proactive Approaches to Domestic & Sexual Violence" guide for police departments. This work inspired Denise to pursue a grant-funded Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services Unit which has experienced tremendous success and remains continuously funded.

Also serving as a law enforcement Peer Reviewer for Federal and State agencies, Denise has reviewed hundreds of applications and recommended millions of dollars in awards for police departments, non-profit agencies, and school districts nationwide for programs addressing police accreditation, gun violence, victim services, domestic violence and sexual assault, school safety/security, and substance abuse. This experience provides Denise a unique perspective from the funder’s view on what is required to win grants.

As an Officer of the Board for the CBR Police Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, Denise was integral to its formation. Her efforts in fundraising continue to result in support for: Victims of Crime, K9 Unit, Live Scan Central Booking Center, and Leadership in Law Enforcement trainings.

Co-Founder, Grant Alliance for Public Safety

Certified Grant Specialist II, GAPS Instructor

Concentration on Fire and EMS

“I take pride in empowering grant writers to contribute something valuable with sustainable impact.”

Denise began her grant career serving at the Yarnell Hill Fire Department in Arizona managing the FEMA SAFER Grant. Yarnell Hill Fire and subsequent recovery efforts forever bonded her to the wildfire-impacted communities. 

Denise expanded her efforts to numerous fire departments and emergency management service organizations throughout the country writing award-winning grants to provide a financial avenue to purchase safety equipment, fire trucks, turnout gear and more to maintain emergency response capabilities. 

With a new philanthropic passion and highly skilled at writing and research, Denise incorporated a grants consulting firm, LDR ProSolutions, LLC.  She continues to be extremely successful at assisting organizations with grant proposals, budgets and project design.  

This work has afforded Denise a large network of colleagues from various government agencies, fire department personnel, and passionate individuals who desire to facilitate change.

Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in Small Business Administration from Northern Arizona University and has a history of being an instructor for online grant writing courses for a national organization.