Monae started in medicine but realized she was drawn toward community health at scale. She earned a master’s in public health and worked in programs focused on populations, not just patients. In 2013, she joined One River Grants; six years later, the founder asked her to take the helm.
From there, she built a team grounded in humility, expertise, and purpose. Today, a tight, focused group of women collaborates across continents with one shared mission: to make change sustainable.
One River now operates in 10 countries, tackling challenges from hospital program design to child health advocacy and homelessness prevention. Each consulting engagement or grant cycle requires careful navigation - budgets, timelines, deliverables, reports-all while keeping clients' missions alive.
A key obstacle is the lag between grant awards and receiving funds. That delay can stall operations or force decisions that compromise impact. For Monae and her team, maintaining momentum means staying ahead of those gaps.
Traditional funders often look for hard assets or stable revenue streams. For a consultancy that lives on contracts and grants, those requirements don’t always apply.
That’s why the Revenued Flex Line is such a game-changer. Approval is based on revenue performance, not collateral. There are no origination, maintenance, or draw fees. Anyone can draw only what’s needed and repay through normal cash flow. Decision times can be as fast as one hour, and funds are typically accessible within 24–48 hours.
Monae used the funding to purchase necessary equipment, cover 24–48-hour cash-flow gaps, and execute on critical project needs without pause.
The public health consulting industry plays a crucial role in helping hospitals, nonprofits, and community organizations design programs that improve population health and expand access to resources. Firms like One River Grants Inc. provide expertise in areas such as homelessness prevention, child health initiatives, global education projects, and grant writing. Because much of the work is project-based and grant-dependent, consulting firms often face challenges with cash flow and access to reliable funding. Flexible business financing enables public health consultants to cover operating costs, invest in resources, and continue delivering solutions that create meaningful community and global impact.