Jade Ashley Nikolaou

I work at the intersection of impact capital, philanthropic strategy, and culture — a strategist and connector who aligns people, power, and purpose to unlock access and shift systems.

Think of me as both architect and activator, I don’t just advise, I design ecosystems, mobilize resources, and steward capital toward missions that matter.

With over a dozen years in philanthropy, DEIB strategy, social impact, and public affairs, I’ve helped move millions in funding, broker cross-sector partnerships, and lead equity-centered initiatives that strengthen portfolios, advance visibility, and deliver measurable returns for communities and investors alike.

Whether advising investors and donors, crafting founder-facing narratives, or aligning capital around mission and market opportunity — I help capital show up with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Through Gleaux, I’m bridging traditional philanthropy and private capital transforming how resources are deployed, how impact is measured, and how systems are designed for lasting value.

Because when we fund culture, we fund community and that’s where the real return lives.

Let’s move the money and the message forward with purpose, precision, and a touch of magic. Let’s gleaux!