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From Vision to Execution: Strategy, Funding, and Compliance-Delivered with Senior-Level Expertise

Phillips Strategic Innovations empowers organizations through economic development, community engagement, and STEM outreach by turning ideas into funded, compliant, and actionable initiatives. Through a collaborative, senior-level approach, PSI delivers funding strategy, grant compliance guidance, and implementation support across K-12, higher education, workforce, industry and tribal nations, helping organizations create lasting value and measurable impact.

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Our Services

  • Crafting compelling, competitive proposals tailored to federal, state, and private funding opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational and community goals.

    Researching and identifying relevant grant opportunities that match your mission, programs, and strategic objectives.

    Develop clear, persuasive narratives and case statements that highlight your organization’s strengths, impact, and funding needs.

    Prepare compliant budgets and budget narratives that maximize funding potential and meet grantor requirements.

    Coordinating with internal teams and external partners to gather data, letters of support, and required documentation for multi-institutional or cross-sector proposals.

    Provide expert review, editing, and feedback to strengthen existing proposals and increase competitiveness.

    Assist with grant reporting, budget tracking, and compliance to ensure successful project implementation and future funding opportunities.

  • Establish and maintain strategic, cross-sector partnerships with federal/state agencies, industry leaders, higher education institutions, tribal colleges, and K-12 systems to drive program success.

    Lead negotiations and conflict resolution to secure mutually beneficial agreements and maintain productive relationships.

    Direct multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing recruitment, professional development, and policy implementation to enhance program effectiveness.

  • Lead programs, fostering innovation, educational growth, and research development through strategic partnerships and effective grant administration.

    Engage policymakers and congressional personnel to advocate for STEAM education funding and program sustainabilty at both state and national levels.

Insights from Some of Our Valued Clients

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    "Valerie Phillips brings deep expertise in education, community engagement, and nonprofit development, with a talent for turning vision into actionable strategy. Her understanding of Oklahoma's funding and partnership landscape has been a tremendous asset to StillWonder. Valerie played a key role in managing our first summer camp pilot- coordinating partners, logistics, and content with precision and heart. Whether advising on grants or guiding long-term planning, she brings clarity, creativity, and care to every conversation. Her support has strengthened our programs and set a solid foundation for future growth."


    Sara Brown
    Executive Director, StillWonder

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    "Valerie was a pleasure to work with. You can tell just from speaking with her that she has an authentic passion to help nonprofit organizations and other service-based entities succeed. We were able to utilize her grant writing services recently and we look forward to partnering with her on future grant opportunities. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the grant writing process, while also being sure that she consistently checks-in with the needs of her clients. Be sure to check out her services!"




    Harold Lee, Jr.
    Co-Founder & COO, Kidvation Global

  • Logo for Science Museum Oklahoma with the word 'SCIENCE' in black, 'MUSEUM' in blue, and 'OKLAHOMA' in black beneath.

    "Valerie has brought the rare combination of strategic insight and deep knowledge of the research and funding landscape, making her an invaluable partner in advancing our mission. Her guidance has opened doors to meaningful partnerships and competitive grant opportunities that has been invaluable for our work at Science Museum Oklahoma."








    Sherry Marshall
    President/CEO, Science Museum Oklahoma

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    "Valerie brought an invaluable statewide perspective and consistently, demonstrated a collaborative approach. Her ability to build strategic alliances not only addressed real community and organizational needs but also inspired confidence and unity among all stakeholders. We deeply appreciate her professionalism and dedications to our project."





    Dr. Chongle Pan
    University of Oklahoma

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    "Valerie has been instrumental in guiding my strategy planning for mafm.pro and mafm.ai. Her expertise and exceptional network have opened doors and provided insights that have been invaluable to my business."








    Julian Delgadillo
    Founder and CEO of MAFM

  • "Working with Phillips Strategic Innovations has been an uplifting and empowering experience for our staff. Valerie embraces the philosophy that people are simply better together. Her unwavering commitment to facilitating innovative connections coupled with her extensive statewide networking experience has enabled the museum to lay the foundations for sustainable cross-sector collaborations. These strategic partnerships have opened up valuable resource sharing opportunities, giving us access to different perspectives, ideas and experiences and helping us to connect with new audiences and funding possibilities."

    Eileen Castle Executive Director

  • "Few people can connect education, workforce, and industry as seamlessly as Valerie Phillips. As LaunchOK’s Senior Manager of Strategic Outreach & Partnerships, Valerie has built a statewide network linking classrooms to Oklahoma’s innovation economy - from aerospace to biotech, rural development to small business growth.

    Through her firm, PSI Consulting, Valerie brings the same relational intelligence and systems thinking that fuel her work with LaunchOK - helping organizations design strategies that create measurable impact and real community change.

    We’re grateful for Valerie’s leadership, her ability to turn conversations into partnerships, and her relentless commitment to helping every Oklahoma student see a future in STEM and aerospace."

    Sarah Guardiola CEO, LaunchOK

  • "Partnering with Valerie has been instrumental to Drone Sports’ success in education outreach. Her years of experience and incredible ability to connect people with shared purpose helped us build meaningful relationships with educators, school leaders, and Oklahoma state representatives. She has been wonderful to work with and helped us find those who share our passion for engaging students through Drone Soccer and STEM innovation"

    Eric Richard

    President, Drone Sports, Inc.

Contact Us

PSI partners with organizations and individuals exploring funding, partnerships, and strategic growth. Reach out to discuss your goals and how PSI can support your next steps.

valerie@psiconsulting.org
(405) 880-5360

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