Meet the Founder

Juniper's founder and owner, Clara Shearer, brings over a decade of diverse experience to the grant management landscape. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise in data quality, procedure development, and strategic writing across multiple sectors, including nature-based education, international humanitarian aid, and advocacy organizations.

Today, from her remote office in Buffalo, NY, she leads an expert team of grant management and impact assessment professionals from across the U.S. who share her commitment to advancing nature-based programs. The team brings together their diverse skills in conservation, program evaluation, analysis, writing, and strategic development to deliver comprehensive grant management solutions for clients.

Juniper prides itself on leveraging collective expertise to provide tailored services that help nature-focused organizations thrive and grow through effective grant and impact management.