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Our Associates
Your Partners in Government Funding and Policy Success
A Commitment to Collaboration and Results
At JN Clarke Consulting, our associates are more than just experts—they’re committed partners in your success. We believe in fostering long-term relationships with our clients, offering ongoing support to help you achieve sustained success. With a focus on collaboration, transparency, and measurable outcomes, our team works closely with you to ensure that your organization is positioned for growth and impact in the long run.
Meet Our Associates
Founder
Jesse Clarke
I help you win funding and influence policy with your government stakeholders. I have provided excellent coaching, training, mentoring and grant writing services to non-profits, foundations and major agencies. I am a skilled facilitator and experienced strategic planner. I have a very strong track record of raising government funding for organizations. I am bilingual in English and French. Over my 20-year career, I have achieved great results with municipal, provincial and federal governments, as well as international organizations.
Associate Consultant
John Alves
After earning a business management degree and working in a large corporation in London, UK, John transitioned to a purpose-driven career. He has worked with various social ventures, both locally and internationally, before becoming a consultant. John specializes in helping nonprofits secure funding, successfully raising millions from government, foundations, and corporations. He has collaborated with organizations like the Impakt Foundation, MEDA, and the Glaucoma Research Society of Canada. With experience in politics as a volunteer and campaign staffer, he also understands how to build relationships with elected officials to enhance nonprofit fundraising efforts.
Senior Associate Consultant
Diana Apostolides
Diana has worked in international development since 2011, with expertise in program management, proposal writing, and evaluation. She has an honour's degree in political science and peace and conflict studies, an MSc in Development Studies, and a Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation. Her experience spans humanitarian roles in Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Pakistan with ACTED, UNHCR, and the Aga Khan Foundation. Since 2015, she has held leadership roles at World Vision Canada, Save the Children Canada, Amref Health Africa, and the MasterCard Foundation.
Associate Consultant
Jillian LeBlanc
Jillian is an internationally recognized intersectional feminist, policy maker, and decolonial legal academic based in Paris.
She spent over a decade in Ottawa on the unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People, working in government, nonprofits, and politics to advance gender equality and lead projects and teams. She holds an LLM in Gender Studies and Law from London, UK, specializing in decolonizing legal systems, feminist interpretations of war laws, and migration.
Originally from northern Canada, Jillian was raised on the unceded territories of the Tsimshian, Gidimt’en Clan, and Witsuwit’en people. She is proudly bilingual in English and French.
Associate Consultant
Yalleni Ilamvaluthy
Yallenni joined our team in January 2022 and brings strong research and writing skills. She holds a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences from Western University and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Development from Humber. She has worked with nonprofits like the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Eva’s Initiatives, and the Pecaut Centre for Social Impact. Currently, she focuses on strategy and innovation at West Park Healthcare Centre. Passionate about driving change in nonprofit and healthcare sectors, Yallenni delivers high-quality research and analysis to support client needs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, swimming, and traveling.
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