Empowering Progress with Strategic Insight

We transform vision into tangible results. Our firm specializes in high-impact consulting services that assist businesses, nonprofits, and institutions in securing funding, expanding globally, and leading with data-driven strategies.

Whether through grant writing, proposal development, feasibility studies, or economic research, we provide customized solutions that empower growth, resilience, and sustainability. As a woman-led consulting firm with international reach and over 14 years of expertise, we are your trusted partner in building stronger economies—locally and globally.

Let us collaborate to create enduring impact.

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How can we help you?

We serve small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises by equipping them with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to scale, compete, and succeed.
How We Work

Select a Service

Choose from our specialized offerings in funding strategy, trade consulting, research, and development.

Book a Consultation

Meet with our experts to explore your goals, barriers, and growth opportunities.

Receive a Custom Plan

We craft a tailored solution aligned with your mission, industry, and impact objectives.

Implement & Grow

Together, we turn insight into measurable outcomes—whether through funding, globalexpansion, or policy change

After Implementation Support

Portfolio

 

GERC provides tailored solutions for clients across a diverse range of industries:

● Aerospace – R&D feasibility studies, SBIR/STTR funding support

● Oil & Gas – Environmental impact analysis, grant writing for sustainability transitions

● Housing & Infrastructure – Affordable housing grant proposals, CHDO development

● Security Services – Federal RFP responses, vendor registration support

● Food Systems – Local agriculture development proposals, USDA grant applications

● Transportation – Feasibility studies, DOT infrastructure funding strategy

● Energy & Environment – Clean energy grants, climate resilience planning
 
● Nonprofits & Tribal Governments – Capacity-building, compliance consulting

Our Customers

“GERC helped us develop a strong federal proposal that secured over $2.1 million in HUD funding. Their strategic input and understanding of agency priorities were key to our success.”
— Client, Affordable Housing Developer
 
“Professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented—GERC made the complex application process smooth and stress-free.”
— Client, Tribal Government Partner
Dr. Ayangbah, a multidisciplinary scholar with a PhD in International Law, an MA in Economics, and extensive experience in leading cross-border grant development, research consulting, and feasibility studies, is passionate about harnessing data and policy to foster inclusive growth and development.​
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Dr. Shirley Ayangbah
CEO, GERC.

Meet Our Leadership

Led by Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, GERC assembles a collaborative team of researchers, analysts, economists, proposal strategists, and legal consultants with diverse backgrounds in law, economics, policy, and business development. Our cross-sectoral experience and global perspective enable us to align in-depth research with practical strategy, empowering clients to secure funding, scale operations, and achieve tangible results.

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Dr. Shirley Ayangbah   Founder & Lead Strategist

Dr. Ayangbah, a multidisciplinary scholar with a PhD in International Law, an MA in Economics, and extensive experience in leading cross-border grant development, research consulting, and feasibility studies, is passionate about harnessing data and policy to foster inclusive growth and development.​​

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Dr. Yaling Ho
Senior Consultant, International Securities & Financial Law

Dr. Yaling Ho, a seasoned legal scholar with a PhD in International Law and an MA in Economic Law, brings over a decade of expertise in international financial regulation, U.S. securities law, and legal harmonization. Her work encompasses academic research, cross-border compliance, and policy advisory. Driven by a passion for advancing legal frameworks that promote transparency, security, and inclusive global markets, Dr. Ho is dedicated to making a positive impact on the legal landscape.

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Zhaoxia Yi
Senior Consultant, Innovation & Global Strategy

Zhaoxia Yi is a global business strategist with over a decade of leadership experience in
operations, international business, and innovation. She specializes in leveraging artificial
intelligence and emerging technologies to drive digital transformation, strategic planning, and
competitive growth. At GERC, she supports clients in designing forward-thinking solutions that
connect innovation with measurable results across borders.

Featured Projects

MarQcor International – Delivered feasibility and investment analysis for multi-sector
expansion