Evidence into Action

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"I’ve worked closely with Jesse for over a decade and what stands out most is his steady, thoughtful way of working. He brings clarity to complex situations and has a rare ability to listen deeply before offering direction. Jesse brings focus to what actually matters and helps people move forward with confidence. He’s someone I trust completely in both strategy and delivery." 

-Kerry Grace Ready Communities

"As a fellow community development practitioner, I have witnessed Jesse operate with a level of care and intentionality that is rare in our sector. I’ve always admired his talent for strengthening community networks through genuine, meaningful collaboration. His ‘on tap’ leadership style is truly refreshing—it provides the strategic framework necessary for lasting change while ensuring grassroots voices remain the central priority in communities. It is a joy working with Jesse, he brings so much positivity and inspiration to any community initiative."

- Zizi (Zahia) Charida 

"I was introduced to Jesse through a mutual connection, and from the outset it was clear we shared a strong alignment in purpose and values. We quickly identified our complementary strengths and built a purposeful collaboration focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for communities.

Working with Jesse as an external consultant strengthened our place-based community development approach, particularly through the design and embedding of practical monitoring, evaluation and learning processes. His support in refining data capture has enabled clearer, impact-focused reporting for both our funding body and those we work with across NSW while supporting them to better understand the difference their work is making.

Through co-facilitated regional forums and local initiatives, Jesse brings together diverse stakeholders to build strong partnerships, support community-led governance, and apply strengths-based approaches that address complex systemic challenges."

- Gail Easton, Manager ‑ CDAT Programs, Odyssey House