Kelsey Barrera

Kelsey Barrera, the Principal Consultant at Canopy Nonprofit Consulting, is a Certified Grant Writer with a decade of expertise in nonprofit development and strategic fundraising. She holds a Master of International Affairs from the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, where she specialized in Economics and Development. Her diverse career encompasses roles such as Director of Development at ChooseU and Manager of Growth and Business Development at the National Math and Science Initiative, showcasing her exceptional ability to cultivate funding partnerships and spearhead impactful grant strategies.

Kelsey brings a wealth of global experience, having collaborated with organizations like Innovations for Poverty Action in Uganda and researched governance reforms in Senegal. Her work reflects a commitment to leveraging creative solutions to empower mission-driven teams in addressing today’s most pressing challenges. Through Canopy, she provides tailored grant writing and post-award support, enabling nonprofits to achieve sustainable growth and amplify their social impact.