Jessika Ava, MS, MPA
Food Systems & Animal Philanthropy
"Jessika doesn't just offer grants, she changes lives."
"Jessika's grants program is one of the best globally, supporting organizations and activists in the global south for developing regionally relevant campaigns suited to local contexts. Our programs are strengthened by the mentorship we receive from Jessika and her team. "
"Jessika has built a robust global network and developed innovative and timely programs that respond to gaps in the animal protection movement. I especially appreciate her commitment to equity and to prioritizing the needs of grantees. She is a true asset to the movement."
"Jessika brings a deep knowledge of animal protection organisations across the globe, and an objective sense check on the state of civil society affairs in many countries across the world. She's an amazing networker who has extensive experience in quantitative evaluation, research design, impact assessment, and international leadership."
"Jessika has a competent cross-cultural lens and appreciates how the grantees she supports employ their activism with consideration of their socioeconomic, political, and cultural orientation. For these reasons and many more, I wholeheartedly recommend Jessika for any nonprofit or international projects."
"Jessika is one of the most professional, kind, and intelligent people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I was so impressed with her knowledge that I asked her to join the board of an organization where I was an Executive Director. I have collaborated with many board volunteers throughout my career and Jessika is hands-down the most reliable, engaged, and valuable board member I have ever worked with. Jessika brings her A-game to every task before her and does so with the utmost diligent professionalism. She is thoughtful, mindful of being inclusive, and very proficient in her craft."
"I sit on a Board of Directors with Jessika and we have worked together closely for over a year. Jessika is one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and sincere individuals, that I have worked with over the course of my professional career. Jessika possesses a broad range of unique and valuable skills. She is proficient in organizational development, strategic planning, and nonprofit legal compliance. Due to her vast international network, she's able to ascertain need gaps in her sector and build cross-sector bridges to fill these gaps."
"Your grant has enabled us to expand from a community to a business non profit organisation, working with local plant-based groups and international companies looking to enter the Singapore market. This has been instrumental in providing a platform for these companies and positioning plant-based as mainstream. "
"Your help...has allowed us to shift from a volunteer-run group to an established and nationally recognized organization."