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Meet The Team
The Funding Experts of Today


Kelly Comeau - Chief Executive Officer
With over twenty years of robust background, Kelly Comeau is an expert strategist in securing
government funding across various sectors. Her expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of
technical writing, from grants and proposals to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), serving an array of clients,
including government entities, foundations, and private interests. Kelly's academic foundation in
Community Services underpins her philanthropic drive, fueling her dedication to empowering others. Her
exceptional ability to discern clients' needs is pivotal in propelling their momentum.
government funding across various sectors. Her expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of
technical writing, from grants and proposals to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), serving an array of clients,
including government entities, foundations, and private interests. Kelly's academic foundation in
Community Services underpins her philanthropic drive, fueling her dedication to empowering others. Her
exceptional ability to discern clients' needs is pivotal in propelling their momentum.

Daniel Hacker - Business Consultant
Daniel's ten-plus-year journey in hospitality has culminated in a profound passion for enriching others'
experiences. Transitioning this zeal into business consulting, Daniel offers invaluable insights into
government funding, aiding various sectors. At Funding Essentials, a boutique consultancy, his role
encompasses managing a comprehensive client portfolio, emphasizing industry analysis, funding
research, and strategic advisement. Daniel's commitment extends to continuous learning, mentoring
interns, and fostering an environment of collaborative growth.
experiences. Transitioning this zeal into business consulting, Daniel offers invaluable insights into
government funding, aiding various sectors. At Funding Essentials, a boutique consultancy, his role
encompasses managing a comprehensive client portfolio, emphasizing industry analysis, funding
research, and strategic advisement. Daniel's commitment extends to continuous learning, mentoring
interns, and fostering an environment of collaborative growth.


Rachel L. Gudala - Project Manager
Originating from Hyderabad, India, Rachel has crafted a vibrant career in Canada, leveraging her
background in electronics and communications. Her tech-forward approach enriches her contributions to
grant writing, project management, and strategic planning. Equipped with an MBA, Rachel exhibits
versatility in securing funding for diverse enterprises. Her artistic pursuits, spanning painting to crafts,
introduce a unique creative dimension to her analytical capabilities, enabling her to transform challenges
into opportunities with a global perspective.
background in electronics and communications. Her tech-forward approach enriches her contributions to
grant writing, project management, and strategic planning. Equipped with an MBA, Rachel exhibits
versatility in securing funding for diverse enterprises. Her artistic pursuits, spanning painting to crafts,
introduce a unique creative dimension to her analytical capabilities, enabling her to transform challenges
into opportunities with a global perspective.
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