John C. Drew, Ph.D.

John C. Drew, Ph.D. is an author, trainer, speaker and consultant.  Dr. Drew has raised over $54 million for charities including the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Children’s Burn Foundation, Los Angeles SPCA and Petersen Automotive Museum. Dr. Drew has taught at Cornell University, Hope International University, University of Oregon, and Williams College. He is the founder of the International Grant Writers Association and a member of the American Evaluation Association.

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Jason Hanselman

Jason Hanselman is an innovative business leader known as a fixer and producer. He has a history of turning around marginal operations, streamlining key business units, and stimulating significant increases in business profitability.


Andrew McDowell

Andrew McDowell became interested in writing at age 11, inspired by childhood passions for stories. Andrew studied History and English at St. Mary’s College, and Library & Information Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a novelist and a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association.


Scott Ringwelski

Often project based, Scott Ringwelski works quickly and discreetly. Non-disclosures are stacked high in the wake, preventing him from discussing much of his work. He brings enthusiasm, energy, and positive thought to everything sought of him. “I write like the wind and produce lively prose,” he says.


Michele Smith

Michele Smith

Michele is a skilled grant researcher and prospect identification associate Often, Michele is the first person that a client meets when they learn about Drew & Associates and the first person to represent the needs of the charity to the previously identified funder. She is polished and conscientious.


Eve Troutt

Eve is a skilled grant researcher and grant writer who graduated from Hope International University in 2020. She started working at Drew & Associates after completing a summer internship with the consulting practice. She took the lead in helping our clients win hundreds of thousands of dollars through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program. She is a strong writer who goes the extra mile for her clients.


Joseph P. A. Villescas

Joseph P. A. Villescas, Ph.D. is a research consultant, political communication adviser, and writer. Since 2002 he has conducted extensive investigations on U.S. Latino subpopulations that explore trends in their educational development, media consumption, and internet usage.

About Dr. Drew

Dr. Drew is a native of Southern California. He attended Occidental College in Los Angeles on a track scholarship in 1975. While at Occidental he won a scholarship to study in Europe where he was first exposed to the horrors of the poverty associated with child labor. Later, he earned another scholarship to earn his Ph.D. in Government at Cornell University. He has taught politics, economics and leadership at Cornell University, Hope International University, University of Oregon, and Williams College. He is a published author on the topic of child welfare and protective programs. Dr. Drew remains active in political and economic matters by contributing articles to American Thinker, David Horowitz’s Front Page Magazine and PJMedia. To wind down from grant writing, Dr. Drew enjoys walking, studying foreign languages and oil painting. He and his wife, Patricia Drew, live in Laguna Niguel CA where he serves on the board of directors of his Del Prado HOA.

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Drew & Associates provides its staff members with extraordinary opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. Staff members set their own hours and work at their own pace. Drew & Associates encourages risk-taking, imagination, and decisive action. For more information on working for Drew & Associates, please call (949) 338-5921.

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