About Us
Proud to be a woman and minority owned business
The foundation of our team’s strength lies in the complementary expertise of our three lead personnel.
- Ashley C. Ross brings decades of experience managing federal funds, overseeing program operations, and supporting strategic planning at the intersection of conservation and compliance. She will serve as the primary point of contact.
- Karen Estella Smith is a seasoned environmental justice leader with over two decades in public affairs, program implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Justus Davis is a systems and grants strategist who has led the design and administration of public and philanthropic grantmaking efforts centered on equity and environmental restoration. Together, they offer a blend of technical rigor, interpersonal acuity, and mission-focused operations.
Our service model blends advisory-level insight with hands-on execution. We work alongside our clients to not only advise, but also to implement and refine. We have supported multi-million-dollar projects funded by EPA, NOAA, DOE, and philanthropic foundations. Our team understands how to balance the nuanced expectations of federal funders with the practical realities of nonprofit implementation.