Y. Elaine Rasmussen, Founder & Executive Director, ConnectUP! Institute

"Joanna's leadership skills and professionalism shine through as she effectively manages opportunities, communicates clearly, and ensures that deadlines are met. I highly recommend working with Hilo Consulting. Their services have greatly benefited our company, and I am confident they can do the same for others."

Ana Garcia Doyle, Executive Director, One Earth Collective

"Joanna is a conscientious, highly-skilled fundraising professional who always brings her A-game and positive attitude to our work and projects together. She helped provide a full suite of fundraising services for our small, environmental non-profit."

Katie Morrow, Executive Director & Founder, Limitless Horizons Ixil

"Joanna is a wonderful team player and an Executive Director's dream consultant! She leads with kindness, compassion, positivity and a great sense of humor. She is incredibly respectful, calm, and very sensitive to team dynamics which has allowed her to effectively work with all of our local Guatemalan staff in Spanish as well as our international fundraising staff with ease and grace."

Nilesh Kothari, Vice President, India Development Service

"Joanna has worked with IDS in various capacities, from being volunteer, to a project coordinator for projects in India, visiting and doing hands-on work in India, to being on IDS Board, and finally to provide her consulting services to grow the organization. We have been especially pleased with her consulting service which has allowed IDS to get us on track to connect with our donor base.”

Annie Jameson, Co-Founder, Edén Por Salud

"Joanna from Hilo Consulting is amazing! She found and secured the perfect grant from The Pollination Project to develop my social enterprise, Edén. Joanna was extremely professional and communicative with me throughout the grant process. She works quickly, reliably, and efficiently. She was an amazing asset to our project! I fully recommend Hilo Consulting."

Mac Philips, Co-Executive Director, Planting Seeds International

"Joanna is an extremely passionate person who uses her abilities to create a more loving, equal and just world. She takes a learning-based approach to truly understand the ins and outs of an organization and match them with optimal funders. We are extremely grateful for her support and hope to continue to partner with her moving forward."