Bid Whip

Location: Melbourne

Alicia brings the kind of firepower that transforms bid pursuits. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, formal project management credentials and an ability to manage complex cross-functional teams through demanding processes, she’s known for her sharp thinking, meticulous execution and natural ability to lead projects to success.

Alicia’s background spans science, strategy and stakeholder engagement. She’s equally comfortable translating dense technical content as she is shaping high-impact narratives for infrastructure, health, defence or innovation-run bids. Embarking on every project with tenacity and a competitive outlook, Alicia is genuinely passionate about making each submission better than the last.

Drawing on Alicia’s STEM background, she has developed a specialty in preparing funding submissions for major U.S. agencies and foundations, helping clients secure competitive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Defense (DoD). She has worked hand-in-glove with fast-paced start-ups, research teams and national contractors alike.

Bold, considered and fast on her feet, Alicia backs her ideas with insight, brings rigour to every detail and collaborates like a pro. She’s a skilled negotiator, a confident communicator and a decisive head under pressure. Known for lifting the quality and competitiveness of every proposal she touches, Alicia brings exactly the kind of smarts, energy and focus that wins bids.