Eduardo Hernandez

Project Manager

Eduardo has had a 15-year career in local government, at the city and county level, and is a grant writer with extensive experience working with federal, state, and private foundation grants.  His professional experience has provided him with a unique insight and understanding of working with public officials and all levels of public administration, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the internal processes and functions of local government. He served 5 years working for the L.A. County Community Development Commission and the last 10 years as a staff member for the City of Anaheim Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Hernandez received his Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Loyola Marymount University, and completed a dual degree program at the University of Southern California to achieve his Master of Public Administration and Master of Planning degrees.

 David Marquez

Project Manager

Mr. Marquez is an appointee of Mayor Villaraigosa to the City of L.A. East Area Planning Commission.  He is a grant writer with extensive experience working with federal, state, and private foundation grants.  He was the Chief Deputy for L.A. City Councilman Mike Hernandez and he has written many grants dealing with everything from at risk youth to gang violence prevention to education. He graduated from the University of La Verne with a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies.

Jennifer Carpenter

Project Manager
Jennifer Carpenter has been in education for 17 years. During this time she has been a teacher, counselor, and part of the administrative team. She has written a variety of grants, with expertise in dropout prevention as well as service as a reader for the department of education for 16 years. Her area of focus over the past 17 years has been Drop-Out Prevention, Early Intervention, and Student Success. Jennifer has served as a CDE grant reader for 16 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University and her Master of Arts from Azusa Pacific University. Jennifer also has a Multiple Subject Credential and an Administrator Tier 1 Credential.

The office of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano presents California Consulting Owner Steve Samuelian with a Certificate of Congratulations

Montebello Councilman Bill Molinari and Montebello USD Board President Hector Chacon join Steve Samuelian as the Office of State Senator Ron Calderon presents a Certificate of Congratulations.

Pico Rivera Mayor Pro-Tem Gustavo Camacho, El Rancho USD Superintendent Dr. Myrna Rivera Coté, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson, Pico Rivera Mayor Bob Archuleta, and El Rancho USD Board President Dr. Joseph Rivera enjoy the festivities inside the new office.

Pico Rivera Mayor Bob Archuleta, Montebello Councilman Bill Molinari, and Montebello USD Board President Hector Chacon celebrate the opening of California Consulting's Southern California Office.

California Consulting is the State's largest and most well respected grant writing company and is composed of 15 team members, with clients ranging from Butte County in the North to Los Angeles County in the South.  California Consulting grant writers have written 333 competitive federal, state, and private foundation applications that have been funded for our clients since opening in 2004.