"In September 2006 Nenana City School District was awarded a $1.5 million three year grant US Department of Education Alaska Native Education grant to support math, science and medical training. Verna Westlake and Northwest Grant Resources was our guide, our organizer and inspiration in preparing the proposal for this grant. Verna ensured that the grant followed the application rules, that we would have in depth knowledge of how to implement the grant and that our data was aligned with our goals. In short, Verna didn't just help with grant proposal development; she helped ensure successful grant implementation." --R.T.

"Our thanks to Verna for her consistent and faithful support not only to our grant needs, but also to our mission. She understands our clientele very well, our needs as an institution, and follows up thoroughly on all questions that I have not even thought of yet! Verna is detailed, purposeful, and responsive to communicate with us and for our needs. Beyond all, she is a partner as she has given of herself personally to see us succeed in grant writing and otherwise. We use her annually for many of our grants and will continue to do so in the future." --K.H.

". . . thank you for writing such an excellent proposal and clearly articulating what our organization intends to accomplish with this project. It's been a privilege working with someone who gives their full effort and attention to their profession, and sincerely believes in the value of transmitting traditional Native teachings and ways to younger generations. . . I was impressed with her ability to grasp details about our organization and the objectives of our project and express those ideas clearly in writing. . . I look forward to working with her again in the future."--A.R.

"It is with significant appreciation of Verna Westlake's innate ability and resourcefulness that we at The Foraker Group look forward to continued and valued partnership with her endeavors. She is extremely articulate in communicating her cultural values and empowering her clientele and colleagues in a very positive manner. Verna's personal resourcefulness and broad cadre of professional contacts provide an exceptional platform from which to launch purposeful and responsive grants for all those desiring successful and sustainable projects. Her temperament, aptitudes and thoroughness afford the opportunity for tremendous continued success for her clients as well as her consultant services." --L.W.