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We’ve written thousands of grants, so you’ll always have full access to our deep knowledge of funder priorities and programmatic best practices.

Meet the Team

  • Jessica Hooberman, MPH

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Jessica has 26 years' experience in the non-profit sector.  She has expertise in grant writing, coalition development, capacity building, program design, budget development, and program evaluation. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan and a BA in English and Women’s Studies. Jessica co-founded HCC with Aaron Eads in 2008; prior to that she worked for the Chicago Department of Public Health, Boys & Girls Clubs, Kalamazoo County Human Services Department, and Hudson Planning Group. 

  • Aaron Eads, MUPP

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Aaron has 16 years' experience as a grant writer.  He has wide range of experience that includes urban planning, evaluation, lab research, housing & development, and marketing. He holds a Master of Urban Planning & Policy degree from the University of Illinois (Chicago) and a BA in Philosophy. Aaron co-founded HCC with Jessica Hooberman in 2008; prior to that he worked for the New York City Department of City Planning and the Regional Transportation Authority. 

  • Hannah Bailey, Ph.D.

    PROJECT ASSOCIATE 

    Hannah Bailey has been providing grant writing services for non-profit organizations since 2014. In her previous role as a Director of Grants and Program Development at Coneflower Consulting, Hannah was responsible for managing all government and foundation grant writing activities for local and national non-profit organizations. Hannah holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas.

  • Tom Stevenson, MPH

    PROJECT ASSOCIATE

    Tom Stevenson comes to Healthy Communities Consulting with a 15-year record of success in winning federal, corporate, and foundation funding for nonprofit organizations at the state and local levels. Tom has written more than $20M in winning grants for non-profit health and human service agencies. He has extensive experience working with diverse community organizations. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.