Robert Whirry
Self-Employed Program Development Consultant in Los Angeles, California
A skilled program developer and grant writer with a wealth of experience in the health and human services sector, Robert Whirry currently owns and operates his own consulting firm in Los Angeles, California. In addition to developing/coordinating a number of multifaceted projects and serving as lead researcher/writer for various grant proposals, he has prepared multiple reports and monographs in conjunction with clients such as the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the Alameda County Public Health Department, the Contra Costa County HIV/AIDS Program, and the Los Angeles County Division of HIV and STD Programs. Robert Whirry’s clients also include dozens of prominent public and nonprofit organizations including the California HIV/AIDS Research Program, the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Unites States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
When he is not working, Robert Whirry enjoys reading, creative writing, and practicing yoga. He is also an experienced cook who hosts an annual Heirloom Tomato Party at which he serves a five-course meal to approximately 125 guests. At least one dish at this gathering prominently features heirloom tomatoes.