Dr. Lauren McClain and Dr. Angelika Gulbis stand at the intersection of education and social impact, embodying a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through both their academic and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Drs. McClain and Gulbis are the co-founders of Grantibly. They are members of the American Evaluation Association and have expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis, IRB leadership, and program evaluation. Both have a strong commitment to customer service and building trusting and collaborative relationships with clients.
They are passionate leaders determined to make a significant impact. Their unique blend of experience in higher education, DEI, and evaluation and research skills ensures that our company is uniquely positioned to help our clients “do MORE good,” in their quest for a more equitable and inclusive society.
Dr. McClain spent 14 years as a faculty member, first at Savannah State University (a Historically Black College/University) and then at Western Kentucky University. Her tenure in academia was marked by significant achievements, including teaching over 50 social research method courses, mentoring over 21 thesis and dissertation committees, leading service learning projects, and serving on three Institutional Review Boards. These experiences have equipped her with unparalleled insights into the practical applications of research and evaluation in real-world settings, particularly in fostering inclusive communities. For her efforts, she earned a WKU University Service Award, the Lifting Every Voice Award by the Intercultural Student Engagement Center, and the Catherine Coogan Ward Feminist Action Award by the Gender & Women’s Studies program.
As a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Madison Area Technical College, Dr. Gulbis actively contributes to the academic community by co-coordinating the Gender and Women’s Studies and Data Analytics Certificates and by serving on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. She has expertise in DEI, healthy relationships, and Artificial Intelligence and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive educational environment that teaches students to engage thoughtfully with complex societal issues and helps to prepare them for their futures.
Drs. McClain and Gulbis’s dual expertise as educators and entrepreneurs are guided by the vision to empower individuals and organizations to build a more equitable world and create opportunities for bright and prosperous futures for all.
At our core, we hold a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are actively anti-racist and believe strongly in the empowerment of women and historically marginalized people.
Building a supportive relationship with our clients is our main goal. We want to earn your trust and we want you to know that we have your best interest at heart.
Your experience with us is shaped by you. We can offer hands-off support where we work independently and contact you as needed or we can provide a more personal experience, with support and coaching from the grant writing stage until you’ve finished your funding period…and just about anything in between!
We are proud to be recognized in Kentucky as a woman-owned business. This certification not only reflects our commitment to diversity and inclusion but also underscores our dedication to fostering equal opportunities. With this recognition, we strive to continue driving innovation and excellence in our industry while championing the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
Audie Wood, Founder and CEO of Life Literacy Education
