Cynthia Gellis

Cynthia Gellis is an accomplished corporate writer and consultant with extensive experience in grant writing, event production, and marketing communications. Currently serving as a Corporate Writer for Linc Housing since February 2022, Gellis focuses on researching funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals. From January 2019, Gellis has provided consulting services to various clients, including university research institutes and arts nonprofits, and has notable achievements in grant writing, including a successful $100k proposal to the NEA. As the founder of CynthiaGellis.com, Gellis manages a WordPress site featuring over 200 SEO-optimized blog posts. Prior experience includes significant roles at the University of Southern California, including Assistant Dean and Director of Special Events, where Gellis oversaw high-profile fundraising initiatives and event productions. Gellis also held positions at the Long Beach Museum of Art and South Coast Repertory, where special events were a focus. Gellis holds a Master's degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree from UC Irvine.